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'''"Car Thieves"''' is the first part of episode one of ''[[Hong Kong Phooey (TV series)|Hong Kong Phooey]]'' season one, and the first episode overall. It aired on [[September 7]], [[1974]] on [[ABC]]. It was directed by [[Charles A. Nichols]]. | '''"Car Thieves"''' is the first part of episode one of ''[[Hong Kong Phooey (TV series)|Hong Kong Phooey]]'' season one, and the first episode overall. It aired on [[September 7]], [[1974]] on [[ABC]]. It was directed by [[Charles A. Nichols]], and voice directed by [[Wally Burr]]. | ||
==Detailed summary== | ==Detailed summary== | ||
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===Filming=== | ===Filming=== | ||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
The music was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]]. | The music was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]], who was credited as the musical director, with musical supervision from [[Paul DeKorte]]. | ||
==Crew credits== | |||
* Executive producers: [[William Hanna]], [[Joseph Barbera]] | |||
==Release== | ==Release== | ||
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==Home availability== | ==Home availability== | ||
* In the United Kingdom and Ireland: | * In the United Kingdom and Ireland: | ||
** [[October 14]], [[1996]]: | ** [[March]] [[1994]]: [[First Independent Films]] releases ''[[Hong Kong Phooey: Car Thieves]]'' on VHS. | ||
** [[October 14]], [[1996]]: First Independent Films releases ''[[Hong Kong Phooey: Bumper Edition]]'' on VHS. | |||
* In the United States: | * In the United States: | ||
** [[August 15]], [[2006]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[Hong Kong Phooey: The Complete Series]]'' on DVD. | ** [[August 15]], [[2006]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[Hong Kong Phooey: The Complete Series]]'' on DVD. | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:11, 27 March 2024
Car Thieves | |
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Joined with | Zoo Story |
Network | ABC |
Premiere date | September 7, 1974 |
Starring | Scatman Crothers Don Messick Joe E. Ross Kathy Gori |
Music composed by | Hoyt Curtin |
Director(s) | Charles A. Nichols |
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"Car Thieves" is the first part of episode one of Hong Kong Phooey season one, and the first episode overall. It aired on September 7, 1974 on ABC. It was directed by Charles A. Nichols, and voice directed by Wally Burr.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Characters
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Organizations
Locations
- Earth
- United States
- Used car lot
- Police station
- Carwash
- United States
Objects
- Hong Kong's file cabinet
- Hong Kong School of Kung Foo
Vehicles
- Phooeymobile
- Hot Rod and Crankcase's stolen cars
Production
Development
Filming
Music
The music was composed by Hoyt Curtin, who was credited as the musical director, with musical supervision from Paul DeKorte.
Crew credits
- Executive producers: William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- United States: September 7, 1974 at 9:00 am on ABC
- United Kingdom and Ireland: March 17, 1975 at 5:15 pm on BBC 1
Behind the scenes
Errors
- The book says Hong Kong School of Kung Foo, but Hong Kong says Hong Kong School of Kung Fooey.
Critical reception
In other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Home availability
- In the United Kingdom and Ireland:
- March 1994: First Independent Films releases Hong Kong Phooey: Car Thieves on VHS.
- October 14, 1996: First Independent Films releases Hong Kong Phooey: Bumper Edition on VHS.
- In the United States:
- August 15, 2006: Warner Home Video releases Hong Kong Phooey: The Complete Series on DVD.
- May 26, 2009: Warner Home Video releases Saturday Morning Cartoons: 1970s Volume 1 on DVD.