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Revision as of 08:50, 7 October 2022

For the character himself, see Abracadaver (character).
Abracadaver
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Premiere date October 16, 1998
Starring Catherine Cavadini
Tara Charendoff
E.G. Daily
Tom Kenny
Jennifer Martin
Frank Welker
Music composed by Thomas Chase
Steve Rucker
James L. Venable
Writer(s) Michael Ryan
Jason Butler Rote
Director(s) John McIntyre
Craig McCracken (also voices)
Animation director(s) James T. Walker
Art director(s) Craig Kellman
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"Abracadaver" is the fifth episode (part two) of The Powerpuff Girls season one. It aired on October 16, 1998 on Cartoon Network. It was written by Michael Ryan and Jason Butler Rote, and directed by John McIntyre and series creator, Craig McCracken.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
The Narrator (voice only) Tom Kenny
The Mayor Tom Kenny
Ms. Bellum Jennifer Martin
Buttercup Utonium E.G. Daily
Blossom Utonium Catherine Cavadini
Bubbles Utonium Tara Charendoff
Abracadaver/Al Lusion Frank Welker
George Jetson N/A


Organizations

Locations

Objects

Vehicles

Production

Development

Filming

It was copyrighted in 1998.

Music

The main title theme and music were composed by Thomas Chase, Steve Rucker, and James L. Venable. The end credits song was performed by the Scottish indie-pop band Bis.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: October 16, 1998 on Cartoon Network

Behind the scenes

  • The Mayor's wife called him Barney, a name that hasn't resurfaced since. In fact, when he was announced in "Impeach Fuzz," he was referred to as the Mayor even when he had been (temporarily) succeeded by Fuzzy Lumpkins.
  • The climax of the Powerpuff Girls destroying the giant disco ball blocking the sun is a direct reference to the Rebels destroying the Death Star in the 1977 film Star Wars.

Errors

  • Buttercup made a snapping sound with her hand despite not having fingers.

Everlasting influence

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

References