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|cast= [[John Vernon]]<br />[[Georgi Irene]]<br />[[Jessica Walter]]<br />[[Dan Ackroyd]]<br />[[Billy Barty]]<br />[[Rob Paulsen]]<br />[[Frank Welker (actor)|Frank Welker]]<br />[[Rene Auberjonois]]<br />[[Amanda McBroom]]
|writers= [[Tony Marino]] and [[John Loy]]
|run_time= 23:24
|directors= [[Don Lusk]]<br />[[Ray Patterson]] (supervising)<br />[[Gordon Hunt]] (voices)
|music= [[Hoyt Curtin]]
|writers= [[Tony Marino]]<br />[[John Loy]]
|directors= [[Don Lusk]]<br />[[Gordon Hunt]] (voices)
|previous= Secret of Sinti Magic
|previous= Secret of Sinti Magic
|next= The Highwayman
|next= The Highwayman
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'''"A Meeting in Time"''' is the fifth episode of ''[[Wildfire (TV series)|Wildfire]]'' season one. It aired on October 11, 1986 on [[CBS]]. It was written by [[Tony Marino]] and [[John Loy]], and directed by [[Don Lusk]] and [[Gordon Hunt]].
'''"A Meeting in Time"''' is the fifth episode of ''[[Wildfire (TV series)|Wildfire]]'' season one. It aired on [[October 11]], [[1986]] on [[CBS]]. It was written by [[Tony Marino]] and [[John Loy]], directed by [[Don Lusk]], and voice directed by [[Gordon Hunt]].


Sara accidentally falls off Wildfire while in the portal to Dar-Shan, arriving in its past just before her mother and father are to marry. While there, she must convince her future mother that she cannot trust Diabolyn, whose malicious intentions in overthrowing Queen Sarana have yet to be revealed.
Sara accidentally falls off Wildfire while in the portal to Dar-Shan, arriving in its past just before her mother and father are to marry. While there, she must convince her future mother that she cannot trust Diabolyn, whose malicious intentions in overthrowing Queen Sarana have yet to be revealed.
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'''Queen Sarana:''' You're evil, Diabolyn. By betraying me, you're betraying all Dar-Shan. You leave me no choice but to banish you from Castle Thorinia forever.<br>
'''Queen Sarana:''' You're evil, Diabolyn. By betraying me, you're betraying all Dar-Shan. You leave me no choice but to banish you from Castle Thorinia forever.<br>
'''Diabolyn:''' Oh, really? Well, here's a little something to remember me by. I curse this marriage. You and Prince Cavan will have exactly one year together, and when that year has passed, you will lose your husband, your firstborn child, and Dar-Shan will lose the queen.<br>
'''Diabolyn:''' Oh, really? Well, here's a little something to remember me by. I curse this marriage. You and Prince Cavan will have exactly one year together, and when that year has passed, you will lose your husband, your firstborn child, and Dar-Shan will lose the queen.<br>
'''Queen Sarana:''' From this day forward a have no sister.
'''Queen Sarana:''' From this day forward I have no sister.


==Characters==
==Characters==
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Mudlusk]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Mudlusk]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Frank Welker]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Frank Welker (actor)|Frank Welker]]
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Dertz]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Dertz]]
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Lady Diabolyn]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Lady Diabolyn]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Jesscia Walter]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Jessica Walter]]
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Rafeth]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Rafeth]]
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[David Ackroyd]]
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|style="background-color:#clear"| Spectres
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|style="background-color:#clear"| Unavailable
|style="background-color:#clear"| Unavailable
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==Locations==
==Locations==
* [[Earth]]
* [[Earth]]
** [[Cavanaugh residence]]
** [[United States]]
*** [[Montana]]
**** [[Cavanaugh residence]]
* [[Dar-Shan]]
* [[Dar-Shan]]
** [[Thorinia]]
** [[Thorinia]]
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===Filming===
===Filming===
==Music==
==Music==
The music was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]], credited as musical director, with coordination by [[Joanne Miller]]. The theme music was performed by [[Jimmy Webb]].
The title/end themes were composed by [[Jimmy Webb]]. The rest of the episode's music was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]], who was credited as the musical director, with musical coordination by [[Joanne Miller]].


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


* [[United States]]: October 11, 1986 on CBS
* United States: October 11, 1986 on CBS


==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
* This is the first episode that connects John and Prince Cavan.
* This is the first episode that connects John and Prince Cavan in being the same person.
* It stands to reason that if Wildfire knew about his past encounter with Sara than so would Diabolyn.
* It stands to reason that if Wildfire knew about his past encounter with Sara than so would Diabolyn.


==Errors==
==Errors==
* It's unexplained why Diabolyn is so distrusting of Sara in the past despite her not having done anything.
* It's unexplained why Diabolyn is so distrusting of Sara in the past despite her not having done anything yet.


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
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==Home availability==
==Home availability==
*  
* This has yet to be released in any form of physical or digital distribution. 😢


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 19:15, 21 March 2024

A Meeting in Time
Sarana shows affection towards Sara.png
Premiere date October 11, 1986
Run time 23:24
Starring John Vernon
Georgi Irene
Jessica Walter
Dan Ackroyd
Billy Barty
Rob Paulsen
Frank Welker
Rene Auberjonois
Amanda McBroom
Music composed by Hoyt Curtin
Writer(s) Tony Marino
John Loy
Director(s) Don Lusk
Gordon Hunt (voices)
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"A Meeting in Time" is the fifth episode of Wildfire season one. It aired on October 11, 1986 on CBS. It was written by Tony Marino and John Loy, directed by Don Lusk, and voice directed by Gordon Hunt.

Sara accidentally falls off Wildfire while in the portal to Dar-Shan, arriving in its past just before her mother and father are to marry. While there, she must convince her future mother that she cannot trust Diabolyn, whose malicious intentions in overthrowing Queen Sarana have yet to be revealed.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Queen Sarana: You're evil, Diabolyn. By betraying me, you're betraying all Dar-Shan. You leave me no choice but to banish you from Castle Thorinia forever.
Diabolyn: Oh, really? Well, here's a little something to remember me by. I curse this marriage. You and Prince Cavan will have exactly one year together, and when that year has passed, you will lose your husband, your firstborn child, and Dar-Shan will lose the queen.
Queen Sarana: From this day forward I have no sister.

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Princess Sara Georgi Irene
Wildfire John Vernon
Dweedle Billy Barty
Thimble Unavailable
Booper Rob Paulsen
Mudlusk Frank Welker
Dertz Unavailable
Lady Diabolyn Jessica Walter
Rafeth N/A
Queen Sarana Amanda McBroom
Alvinar Rene Auberjonois
John Cavanaugh David Ackroyd
Spectres Unavailable


Locations

Objects

  • Sara's amulet
  • Spectres' urn

Vehicles

  • Royal carriages

Production

Development

Filming

Music

The title/end themes were composed by Jimmy Webb. The rest of the episode's music was composed by Hoyt Curtin, who was credited as the musical director, with musical coordination by Joanne Miller.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: October 11, 1986 on CBS

Behind the scenes

  • This is the first episode that connects John and Prince Cavan in being the same person.
  • It stands to reason that if Wildfire knew about his past encounter with Sara than so would Diabolyn.

Errors

  • It's unexplained why Diabolyn is so distrusting of Sara in the past despite her not having done anything yet.

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

  • This has yet to be released in any form of physical or digital distribution. 😢

References