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'''"The Baffles Puzzle"''' is the second episode of ''[[Super Friends (1973 TV series)|Super Friends]]'' season one. It aired on September 15, 1973 on [[ABC]]. It was produced by [[Iwao Takamoto]], and directed by [[Charles A. Nichols]]. | '''"The Baffles Puzzle"''' is the second episode of ''[[Super Friends (1973 TV series)|Super Friends]]'' season one. It aired on [[September 15]], [[1973]] on [[ABC]]. It was produced by [[Iwao Takamoto]], and directed by [[Charles A. Nichols]]. | ||
Professor Baffles sets out to use his compound to destroy all literature that has corrupted mankind, all the while he is being manipulated by thugs using his invention to steal money from the government. | Professor Baffles sets out to use his compound to destroy all literature that has corrupted mankind, all the while he is being manipulated by thugs using his invention to steal money from the government. | ||
==Detailed summary== | ==Detailed summary== | ||
==Memorable quotes== | ==Memorable quotes== | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Olan Soule]] | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Olan Soule]] | ||
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|style="background-color:#clear"| Narrator | |style="background-color:#clear"| Narrator (voice only) | ||
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Ted Knight]] | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Ted Knight]] | ||
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Marvin White]] | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Marvin White]] | ||
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Frank Welker|Franklin Welker]] | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Frank Welker (actor)|Franklin Welker]] | ||
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Wonder Dog]] | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Wonder Dog]] | ||
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Sherry Alberoni]] | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Sherry Alberoni]] | ||
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[ | |style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Colonel Wilcox]] | ||
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[John Stephenson]] | |style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[John Stephenson]] | ||
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Dabney and Darby|Darby]] | |style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Dabney and Darby|Darby]] | ||
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| | |style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Franklin Welker | ||
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{{CastBottom}} | {{CastBottom}} | ||
==Organizations== | ==Organizations== | ||
* [[Super Friends]] | * [[Super Friends (team)|Super Friends]] | ||
* [[Junior Super Friends]] | * [[Junior Super Friends]] | ||
* [[Secret Department of Investigation]] | * [[Secret Department of Investigation]] | ||
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==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
* [[United States]] | * [[Earth]] | ||
** [[Hall of Justice]] | ** [[United States]] | ||
** [[Washington, D.C.]] | *** [[Hall of Justice]] | ||
** [[Nal Library]] | *** [[Washington, D.C.]] | ||
** [[American Museum]] | *** [[Nal Library]] | ||
** [[Wadsworth Tunnel]] | *** [[American Museum]] | ||
** [[Hawaii]] | *** [[Wadsworth Tunnel]] | ||
* [[Spain]] | *** [[Hawaii]] | ||
* [[South America]] | ** [[Spain]] | ||
** [[Andes]] | ** [[South America]] | ||
*** [[Andes]] | |||
* [[Krypton]] | * [[Krypton]] | ||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
===Filming=== | ===Filming=== | ||
==Music== | |||
The music was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]]. | |||
==Release== | |||
Dates are in order of release: | |||
* United States: September 15, 1973 on ABC | |||
* [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]]: [[September 11]], [[1976]] at 10:30 am on [[ITV]] | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
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==Errors== | ==Errors== | ||
* The first time | * The first time Colonel Wilcox refers to the Super Friends as gentlemen, he ignores the fact that there's also Wonder Woman. Even though he says "Gentlemen and Wonder Woman" the second time around, it's unclear why the writer(s) couldn't go back and fix it the first time. | ||
* Batman's chest insignia keeps on disappearing and reappearing while inside the strongroom. | * Batman's chest insignia keeps on disappearing and reappearing while inside the strongroom. | ||
==Critical reception== | ==Critical reception== | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
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==Home availability== | ==Home availability== | ||
* | * In the United States: | ||
** [[January 5]], [[2010]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[Super Friends!: Season One, Volume One]]'' on DVD. | |||
** [[September 10]], [[2024]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[Super Friends!: The Complete Collection]]'' on Blu-ray Disc. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:34, 4 August 2024
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Network | ABC |
Premiere date | September 15, 1973 |
Director(s) | Charles A. Nichols |
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"The Baffles Puzzle" is the second episode of Super Friends season one. It aired on September 15, 1973 on ABC. It was produced by Iwao Takamoto, and directed by Charles A. Nichols.
Professor Baffles sets out to use his compound to destroy all literature that has corrupted mankind, all the while he is being manipulated by thugs using his invention to steal money from the government.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Characters
In order of appearance: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Organizations
- Super Friends
- Junior Super Friends
- Secret Department of Investigation
- United States Department of the Treasury
- Wergen Chemicals
Locations
Objects
- TroubAlert
- Bat-hook
- Kryptonite
- Wonder Woman's lasso
Vehicles
- Transparent plane
- Batmobile
- S.S. Grayback
Production
Development
Filming
Music
The music was composed by Hoyt Curtin.
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- United States: September 15, 1973 on ABC
- United Kingdom and Ireland: September 11, 1976 at 10:30 am on ITV
Behind the scenes
- The Super Friends are referred to as the Justice League.
- This is the first time Superman appears as Clark Kent.
- The American National Museum ended up being referred to exclusively as the American Museum.
- The Nal Library, as it was referred to on the building, was verbally referred to as the Central Library.
Errors
- The first time Colonel Wilcox refers to the Super Friends as gentlemen, he ignores the fact that there's also Wonder Woman. Even though he says "Gentlemen and Wonder Woman" the second time around, it's unclear why the writer(s) couldn't go back and fix it the first time.
- Batman's chest insignia keeps on disappearing and reappearing while inside the strongroom.
Critical reception
In other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Home availability
- In the United States:
- January 5, 2010: Warner Home Video releases Super Friends!: Season One, Volume One on DVD.
- September 10, 2024: Warner Home Video releases Super Friends!: The Complete Collection on Blu-ray Disc.