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{{Infobox episode | {{Infobox episode | ||
|image= [[File:Bill and Ted | |image= [[File:Bill and Ted build the Great Wall.png|300px]] | ||
|caption= [[Bill S. Preston, | |caption= [[Bill S. Preston, Esquire|Bill]] and [[Ted "Theodore" Logan|Ted]] are sentenced to build a [[Great Wall of China|certain Chinese wall]]. | ||
|prodno= | |prodno= | ||
|premiere= September 15, 1990 | |premiere= [[September 15]], [[1990]] | ||
|run_time= | |run_time= | ||
|writers= [[John Ludin]] | |cast= [[Keanu Reeves]]<br />[[Alex Winter]]<br />[[George Carlin]]<br />[[Hamilton Camp]]<br />[[Kimmy Robertson]] | ||
|directors= | |music= [[Chuck Loeb]] | ||
|writers= [[John Ludin]]<br />[[John Loy]] | |||
|directors= [[Gordon Hunt]] (voices) | |||
|previous= One Sweet & Sour Chinese Adventure—To Go | |previous= One Sweet & Sour Chinese Adventure—To Go | ||
|next= The Birth of Rock & Roll or Too Hip for the Womb | |next= The Birth of Rock & Roll or Too Hip for the Womb | ||
|title_card= [[File:B& | |title_card= [[File:B&TEA 101 title card.png|300px]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''"One Sweet & Sour Chinese Adventure—To Go"''' is the first episode of ''[[Bill & Ted's Excellent | '''"One Sweet & Sour Chinese Adventure—To Go"''' is the first episode of ''[[Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures]]'' season one. It aired on [[September 15]], [[1990]] on [[CBS]]. It was written by [[John Ludin]] and [[John Loy]], and voice directed by [[Gordon Hunt]]. | ||
After breaking Missy Mom's priceless Chinese vase, Bill and Ted go back in time to ancient China to get a new one, where they | After breaking Missy Mom's priceless Chinese vase, Bill and Ted go back in time to ancient China to get a new one, where they get arrested for illegally parking their booth. As punishment, they are forced to build the Great Wall of China, and then after their release, they get tricked into working as shipmates for "Mr. O'Polo," otherwise known as Marco Polo. | ||
==Detailed summary== | ==Detailed summary== | ||
==Memorable quotes== | ==Memorable quotes== | ||
'''Ted:''' Bill, I just have one question for you.<br> | |||
'''Bill:''' What is it, Ted?<br> | |||
'''Ted:''' What color is an orange?<br> | |||
'''Bill:''' Ted, you bonehead! Its color the same as its name! Just like a lemon.<br> | |||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Missy Preston]] | |style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Missy Preston]] | ||
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| | |style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Kimmy Robertson]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Mr. Preston]] | |style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Mr. Preston]] | ||
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Unavailable | |style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Unavailable | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Bill S. Preston, | |style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Bill S. Preston, Esquire]] | ||
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Alex Winter]] | |style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Alex Winter]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
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|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Unavailable | |style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Unavailable | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[ | |style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Doctor Lao]] | ||
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Unavailable | |style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Unavailable | ||
|- | |||
|style="background-color:#FDB56C" colspan="2"| [[Detective Logan]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Guard | |style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Guard | ||
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|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Unavailable | |style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Unavailable | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background-color:#FDB56C" colspan="2"| Confucius | |style="background-color:#FDB56C" colspan="2"| [[Confucius]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Kublai Khan]] | |style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Kublai Khan]] | ||
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==Organizations== | ==Organizations== | ||
* [[Wyld | * [[Wyld Stallyns]] | ||
==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
* [[United States]] | * [[Earth]] | ||
** [[California]] | ** [[United States]] | ||
*** [[San Dimas]] | *** [[California]] | ||
**** Preston residence | **** [[San Dimas]] | ||
**** [[Kozy Korner]] | ***** [[Preston residence]] | ||
**** Tony's | ***** [[Kozy Korner]] | ||
** [[Florida]] | ***** [[Tony's]] | ||
** EPCOT Center | *** [[Florida]] (mentioned) | ||
* [[Australia]] | **** EPCOT Center (mentioned) | ||
* [[China]] | ** [[Australia]] (mentioned) | ||
** [[The 1000 Vases]] | ** [[China]] | ||
** [[Great Wall of China]] | *** [[The 1000 Vases]] | ||
** [[Oodles of Noodles]] | *** [[Great Wall of China]] | ||
** Kublai Khan's palace | *** [[Oodles of Noodles]] | ||
* [[Italy]] | *** Kublai Khan's palace | ||
** [[Venice]] | ** [[Italy]] | ||
*** [[Venice]] | |||
==Objects== | ==Objects== | ||
* Time machine phone booth | * [[Time machine phone booth]] | ||
* [[Circuits of Time Directory]] | * [[Circuits of Time Directory]] | ||
* Fortune cookies | * Fortune cookies | ||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
===Filming=== | ===Filming=== | ||
==Music== | |||
The theme song was performed by [[Randy Peterson]] and [[Kevin Quinn]]. The music was composed by [[Chuck Leob]] for [[Score Productions]]. [[Bodie Chandler]] was the director of music production. | |||
==Release== | |||
Dates are in order of release: | |||
* United States: September 15, 1990 on CBS | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
* Presumably because of legal issues, the Circle K, which is where Bill & Ted first met Rufus in the film ''Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure'', is now the Kozy Korner. | |||
* The EPCOT Center, now known as simply Epcot, is a Disney theme park. | * The EPCOT Center, now known as simply Epcot, is a Disney theme park. | ||
* Bill and Ted mention the TV series ''The Love Boat''. | * Bill and Ted mention the [[ABC]] TV series ''The Love Boat'' that aired from [[1977]] to [[1986]]. | ||
* Dr. Lao's The 1000 Vases shop is a reference to the film ''7 Faces of Dr. Lao''. | * Dr. Lao's The 1000 Vases shop is a reference to the [[1964]] film ''7 Faces of Dr. Lao''. | ||
==Errors== | ==Errors== | ||
* Bill and Ted are somehow able to hold their | * Bill and Ted are somehow able to hold their breaths and then be able to talk clearly without opening their mouths. | ||
==Critical reception== | ==Critical reception== | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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==Home availability== | ==Home availability== | ||
* | * In the United States: | ||
** [[August 13]], [[2013]]: [[TGG Direct]] releases ''[[Best of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures]]'' on DVD (Walmart exclusive). | |||
** [[October 1]], 2013: TGG Direct releases ''Best of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures'' on DVD. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:1990]] | |||
[[Category:Bill & Ted episodes]] | |||
[[Category:Bill & Ted]] | |||
[[Category:CBS]] | |||
[[Category:Directed by Gordon Hunt]] | |||
[[Category:Episodes]] | [[Category:Episodes]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Hanna-Barbera]] | ||
[[Category:Written by John K. Ludin]] | |||
[[Category:Written by John Loy]] |
Latest revision as of 02:09, 7 January 2024
One Sweet & Sour Chinese Adventure—To Go | |
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Bill and Ted are sentenced to build a certain Chinese wall. | |
Premiere date | September 15, 1990 |
Starring | Keanu Reeves Alex Winter George Carlin Hamilton Camp Kimmy Robertson |
Music composed by | Chuck Loeb |
Writer(s) | John Ludin John Loy |
Director(s) | Gordon Hunt (voices) |
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"One Sweet & Sour Chinese Adventure—To Go" is the first episode of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures season one. It aired on September 15, 1990 on CBS. It was written by John Ludin and John Loy, and voice directed by Gordon Hunt.
After breaking Missy Mom's priceless Chinese vase, Bill and Ted go back in time to ancient China to get a new one, where they get arrested for illegally parking their booth. As punishment, they are forced to build the Great Wall of China, and then after their release, they get tricked into working as shipmates for "Mr. O'Polo," otherwise known as Marco Polo.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Ted: Bill, I just have one question for you.
Bill: What is it, Ted?
Ted: What color is an orange?
Bill: Ted, you bonehead! Its color the same as its name! Just like a lemon.
Characters
In order of appearance: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Organizations
Locations
- Earth
- United States
- California
- Florida (mentioned)
- EPCOT Center (mentioned)
- Australia (mentioned)
- China
- The 1000 Vases
- Great Wall of China
- Oodles of Noodles
- Kublai Khan's palace
- Italy
- United States
Objects
- Time machine phone booth
- Circuits of Time Directory
- Fortune cookies
Vehicles
- Marco Polo's ship
Production
Development
Filming
Music
The theme song was performed by Randy Peterson and Kevin Quinn. The music was composed by Chuck Leob for Score Productions. Bodie Chandler was the director of music production.
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- United States: September 15, 1990 on CBS
Behind the scenes
- Presumably because of legal issues, the Circle K, which is where Bill & Ted first met Rufus in the film Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, is now the Kozy Korner.
- The EPCOT Center, now known as simply Epcot, is a Disney theme park.
- Bill and Ted mention the ABC TV series The Love Boat that aired from 1977 to 1986.
- Dr. Lao's The 1000 Vases shop is a reference to the 1964 film 7 Faces of Dr. Lao.
Errors
- Bill and Ted are somehow able to hold their breaths and then be able to talk clearly without opening their mouths.
Critical reception
In other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
---|---|---|
Home availability
- In the United States:
- August 13, 2013: TGG Direct releases Best of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures on DVD (Walmart exclusive).
- October 1, 2013: TGG Direct releases Best of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures on DVD.