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'''"The Sword, the Fox, and the Scooby-Doo!"''' is the fifteenth episode of ''[[Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?]]'' season one. It aired on July 2, 2020 on [[Boomerang SVOD|Boomerang's SVOD service]]. It was written by [[Thomas Krawjeski]], produced by series creator, [[Chris Bailey]], and directed by [[Mike Milo]].
'''"The Sword, the Fox and the Scooby-Doo!"''' is the fifteenth episode of ''[[Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?]]'' season one. It aired on [[July 2]], [[2020]] on [[Boomerang SVOD|Boomerang's SVOD service]]. It was written by [[Thomas Krawjeski]], produced by series creator, [[Chris Bailey]], directed by [[Mike Milo]], and voice directed by [[Collette Sunderman]].


Mark Hamill has a run-in with Mystery Inc. in Japan, and this couldn't have happened at a better time, because his old drama teacher has been kidnapped by a fox monster.
Mark Hamill has a run-in with Mystery Inc. in Japan, and this couldn't have happened at a better time, because his old drama teacher has been kidnapped by a fox monster.
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Kelly (The Sword, the Fox, and the Scooby-Doo!)|Kelly]]
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Kelly (The Sword, the Fox, and the Scooby-Doo!)|Kelly]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Grey DeLisle|Grey Griffin]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Grey Griffin]]
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Coach Roachner|Fox Monster]]
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Fred Jones]]
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Daphne Blake]]
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==Locations==
==Locations==
* [[Japan]]
* [[Earth]]
** [[Tokyo]]
** [[Japan]]
*** [[Yokuhama Japan]]
*** [[Tokyo]]
**** Restaurant
**** [[Yokuhama Japan]]
**** [[Gridley Tunnel]]
***** Restaurant
*** Temple
***** [[Gridley Tunnel]]
*** Nile C. Kinnick High School (mentioned)
**** Temple
* [[United States]] (indirectly mentioned)
**** [[Nile C. Kinnick High School]] (mentioned)
** [[California]] (mentioned)
** [[United States]] (indirectly mentioned)
*** [[Los Angeles]] (mentioned)
*** [[California]] (mentioned)
**** [[Los Angeles]] (mentioned)


==Objects==
==Objects==
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===Development===
===Development===
===Filming===
===Filming===
On April 6, 2018, Hamill had told a fan on Twitter that he had recorded lines for the Joker for an upcoming episode of ''Scooby-Doo''.<ref>[[Mark Hamill|Hamill, Mark]] (April 6, 2018). [https://twitter.com/HamillHimself/status/982288438010363906 ""]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved May 10, 2021.</ref>
On [[April 6]], [[2018]], Hamill had told a fan on Twitter that he had recorded lines for the Joker for an upcoming episode of ''Scooby-Doo''.<ref>[[Mark Hamill|Hamill, Mark]] in response to @Christo98764110 ([[April 6]], [[2018]]). [https://twitter.com/HamillHimself/status/982288438010363906 "No. The last time I did The Joker was on an upcoming "Scooby Doo'."]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved [[May 10]], [[2021]].</ref>


It was copyrighted in 2019.
It was copyrighted in [[2019]].


==Music==
==Music==
The music was performed by [[Steven Morrell]]. The theme song, entitled "[[Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?]]", was written by Chris Bailey, and performed by [[David Poe]]. It was produced by [[Vivek Maddala]].
The theme song, entitled "[[Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? (theme song)|Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?]]," was written by Chris Bailey, and performed by [[David Poe]]. It was produced by [[Vivek Maddala]]. The episode's main music was performed by [[Steven Morrell]].


==Release==
==Release==
Dates are in order of release:
Dates are in order of release:


* United Kingdom & [[Ireland]]: February 18, 2020 on [[Boomerang]]
* United Kingdom and [[Ireland]]: [[February 18]], 2020 on [[Boomerang]]
* [[Australia]]: May 16, 2020 on Boomerang
* [[Australia]]: [[May 16]], 2020 on Boomerang
* [[United States]]: July 2, 2020 on the Boomerang video subscription on-demand service
* [[United States]]: July 2, 2020 on the Boomerang video subscription on-demand service
* [[Canada]]: August 5, 2020 on [[Teletoon]]
* [[Canada]]: [[August 5]], 2020 on [[Teletoon]]


==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
* With every episode's title card, one of the gang announces the guest star, which is Daphne this time.
* With every episode's title card, one of the gang announces the guest star, which is Daphne this time.
* This isn't the first time gang had met Mark Hamill, as the first time was actually in the ''[[Night of the Living Doo]]'' short special. It could be chalked up to not considered canon, but even in real life, Mark Hamill acted like this episode was the first time he had voiced himself in a ''Scooby-Doo'' cartoon.<ref>Hamill, Mark (July 17, 2020). [https://twitter.com/HamillHimself/status/1284107792685477889 ""]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved May 10, 2021.</ref>
* This isn't the first time gang had met Mark Hamill, as the first time was actually in the ''[[Night of the Living Doo]]'' short special. It could be chalked up to not considered canon, but even in real life, Mark Hamill acted like this episode was the first time he had voiced himself in a ''Scooby-Doo'' cartoon.<ref>Hamill, Mark ([[July 17]], 2020). [https://twitter.com/HamillHimself/status/1284107792685477889 "I've met Scooby & the gang many times as various characters-but never as myself ('til now) HIGHLIGHTS: A) I return to Japan🇯🇵for my Yo-High Reunion. B) 1st time the cartoon Mark ever had a beard.🧔🏻C) Thanks to @tomkrajewski -Enough #SW references to make a Sarlacc puke!🤮#RuhRoh🤣"]. ''Twitter''. Retrieved May 10, 2021.</ref>
* There are several jokes about Hamill playing Luke Skywalker in the ''Star Wars'' films. Hamill seems much more receptive this time around than he did on ''Night of the Living Doo'', where he seemed reluctant and embarrassed by it.
* There are several jokes about Hamill playing Luke Skywalker in the ''Star Wars'' films. Hamill seems much more receptive this time around than he did in ''Night of the Living Doo'', where he was written as someone who was reluctant and embarrassed by it.
* How many times does Fred say "Hold the phone?" Twice.
* Fred says "Hold the phone" twice.
* Mark implies that he is the Joker (by laughing like him) which is how he knew about the kids helping Batman save Alfred in "[[What a Night for a Dark Knight!]]" Mark was in fact the voice of the Joker in the latter.
* Mark implies that he is the Joker (by laughing like him) which is how he knew about the kids helping Batman save Alfred in "[[What a Night, for a Dark Knight!]]" Mark was in fact the voice of the Joker in the latter.


==Errors==
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==Home availability==
==Home availability==
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* In the United States:
** [[January 19]], [[2021]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[Scooby-Doo! and Guess Who?: The Complete First Season]]'' on DVD.
* In the United Kingdom and Ireland:
** [[May 31]], 2021: Warner Home Video releases ''Scooby-Doo! and Guess Who?: The Complete First Season'' on DVD.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 21:11, 20 March 2024

The Sword, the Fox and the Scooby-Doo!
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Premiere date July 2, 2020
Starring Frank Welker
Matthew Lillard
Grey Griffin
Kate Micucci
Mark Hamill
Stephen Stanton
Music composed by Steven Morrell
Writer(s) Thomas Krawjewski
Director(s) Mike Milo
Collette Sunderman (voices)
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"The Sword, the Fox and the Scooby-Doo!" is the fifteenth episode of Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? season one. It aired on July 2, 2020 on Boomerang's SVOD service. It was written by Thomas Krawjeski, produced by series creator, Chris Bailey, directed by Mike Milo, and voice directed by Collette Sunderman.

Mark Hamill has a run-in with Mystery Inc. in Japan, and this couldn't have happened at a better time, because his old drama teacher has been kidnapped by a fox monster.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Fred: Hold the phone! Mark Hamill!
Mystery Inc.: Star Wars' Luke Skywalker!
Mark: I'll push down on the bumper, while you come towards me.
Fred: No, it's really Mark Hamill!
Mystery Inc.: Luke Skywalker from Star Wars.
Mark: Yeah, you guys said that already.


Coach Roachner: And I would've gotten away with it, too, if it weren't for you meddling kids, and famous actor and alumnus, Mark Hamill!

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Mr. Berle Stephen Stanton
Mark Hamill Himself
Alumnus Matthew Lillard
Coach Roachner Stephen Stanton
Kelly Grey Griffin
Fox Monster Stephen Stanton
Fred Jones Frank Welker
Daphne Blake Grey Griffin
Velma Dinkley Kate Micucci
Shaggy Rogers Matthew Lillard
Scooby-Doo Frank Welker
Mark's father
Batman
Alfred Pennyworth
The Joker
Blacksmith N/A


Organizations

Locations

Objects

  • Japanese sword

Vehicles

Production

Development

Filming

On April 6, 2018, Hamill had told a fan on Twitter that he had recorded lines for the Joker for an upcoming episode of Scooby-Doo.[1]

It was copyrighted in 2019.

Music

The theme song, entitled "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?," was written by Chris Bailey, and performed by David Poe. It was produced by Vivek Maddala. The episode's main music was performed by Steven Morrell.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

Behind the scenes

  • With every episode's title card, one of the gang announces the guest star, which is Daphne this time.
  • This isn't the first time gang had met Mark Hamill, as the first time was actually in the Night of the Living Doo short special. It could be chalked up to not considered canon, but even in real life, Mark Hamill acted like this episode was the first time he had voiced himself in a Scooby-Doo cartoon.[2]
  • There are several jokes about Hamill playing Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars films. Hamill seems much more receptive this time around than he did in Night of the Living Doo, where he was written as someone who was reluctant and embarrassed by it.
  • Fred says "Hold the phone" twice.
  • Mark implies that he is the Joker (by laughing like him) which is how he knew about the kids helping Batman save Alfred in "What a Night, for a Dark Knight!" Mark was in fact the voice of the Joker in the latter.

Errors

  • There's a comma next to Scooby-Doo's name in the credits as if there's supposed to be another character after him.

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

References