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|premiere= [[October 16]], [[1998]]
|premiere= [[December 16]], [[1998]]
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|cast= [[Catherine Cavadini]]<br />[[Tara Charendoff]]<br />[[E.G. Daily]]<br />[[Tom Kenny]]<br />[[Jennifer Martin]]<br />[[Frank Welker]]
|cast= [[Catherine Cavadini]]<br />[[Tara Charendoff]]<br />[[E.G. Daily]]<br />[[Tom Kenny]]<br />[[Jennifer Martin]]<br />[[Frank Welker (actor)|Frank Welker]]
|music= [[Thomas Chase]]<br />[[Steve Rucker]]<br />[[James L. Venable]]
|music= [[Thomas Chase]]<br />[[Steve Rucker]]<br />[[James L. Venable]]
|writers= [[Michael Ryan]]<br />[[Jason Butler Rote]]
|writers= [[Michael Ryan]]<br />[[Jason Butler Rote]]
|storyboard= [[John McIntyre]]
|storyboards= [[John McIntyre]]
|directors= John McIntyre<br />[[Craig McCracken]] (also voices)
|directors= John McIntyre<br />[[Craig McCracken]] (also voices)
|animation_directors= [[James T. Walker]]
|animation_directors= [[James T. Walker]]
|art_directors= [[Craig Kellman]]
|art_directors= [[Craig Kellman]]
|previous= Boogie Frights
|previous= Boogie Frights
|next= Abracadaver
|next= Telephonies
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'''"Abracadaver"''' is the fifth episode (part two) of ''[[The Powerpuff Girls (1998 TV series)|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]].
'''"Abracadaver"''' is the second part of episode five of ''[[The Powerpuff Girls (1998 TV series)|The Powerpuff Girls]]'' season one, and the tenth episode overall. It aired on [[December 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]], as well as voice directed by McCracken.
 
A deceased magician by the name of Al Lusion comes back as a zombie (named Abracadaver) to haunt the people of Townsville.


==Detailed summary==
==Detailed summary==
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Narrator (Powerpuff Girls)|The Narrator]] (voice only)
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Narrator (Powerpuff Girls)|Narrator]] (voice only)
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Ms. Bellum]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Ms. Bellum]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Jennifer Martin]]
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Buttercup Utonium]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[E.G. Daily]]
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Blossom Utonium]]
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Tara Charendoff]]
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Abracadaver (character)|Abracadaver/Al Lusion]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Buttercup Utonium]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Frank Welker]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[E.G. Daily]]
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Abracadaver (character)|Abracadaver/Al Lusion]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Frank Welker (actor)|Frank Welker]]
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[List of unnamed Powerpuff Girls characters|Girl]]
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[George Jetson]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[George Jetson]]
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==Vehicles==
==Vehicles==
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* School bus


==Production==
==Production==
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The [[The Powerpuff Girls (main theme)|main title theme]] and music were composed by [[Thomas Chase]], [[Steve Rucker]], and [[James L. Venable]]. The [[The Powerpuff Girls (end theme)|end credits song]] was performed by the Scottish indie-pop band [[Bis]].
The [[The Powerpuff Girls (main theme)|main title theme]] and music were composed by [[Thomas Chase]], [[Steve Rucker]], and [[James L. Venable]]. The [[The Powerpuff Girls (end theme)|end credits song]] was performed by the Scottish indie-pop band [[Bis]].


==Crew credits==
* Storyboard artist: John McIntyre
* Art director: [[Craig Kellman]]
* Supervising producer: [[Genndy Tartakovsky]]
* Associate producer: [[Donna Castricone]]
* Production manager: [[Charlie Desrochers]]
* Production coordinators: [[Vincent Aniceto]], [[Amy Rogers]]
* Animation director: [[James T. Walker]]
* Model artists: [[Christopher Battle]], [[Andrew Bialk]]
* Clean-up artists: [[Barbara Krueger]], [[Robert Lacko]]
* Layout key artist: [[James Worthy]], [[Dan Krall]]
* Background colorist: [[Martin Ansolebehere]]
* Casting director: [[Collette Sunderman]]
* Supervising recording engineer: [[Ed Collins]]
* Recording engineer: [[Jeffrey Collins]]
* Color stylists: [[Karen Greslie]], [[Roger Webb]]
* Final checker: [[Nelda Ridley]]
* Xeographists: [[Star Wirth]], [[Martin Crossley]]
* Animation checker: [[Sandra Benenati]]
* Manager of post production: [[Tim Iverson]]
* Unit post production supervisor: [[Gayle Mnookin]]
* Track readers: [[Carol Iverson]], [[Fred Salinas]], [[Joe Trueba]], [[Mike Trueba]]
* Overseas production facility: [[Rough Draft Studios]]
* Supervising film editor: [[Paul Douglas]]
* Dialogue editors: [[James Hearn]], [[Kerry Iverson]]
* Negative cutter: [[William DeBoer, Jr.]]
* Telecine/Online operator: [[Modern Videofilm]]
* Online editor: [[David Crosthwait]]
* Telecine colorist: [[Rick Taylor]]
* Sound editor: [[Twenty-First Century Entertainment]]
* Sound re-recorder: [[Horta Editorial & Sound]]
* Re-recording mixers: [[Timothy J. Borquez]], [[Timothy J. Garrity]]
* Post production coordinator: [[Julie Humbert]]
* Production assistants: [[Sharra Gage]], [[Linda Moore]]
* Production accountant: [[Joanne Halcon]]
* Production liaison: [[Amy E. Wagner]]
* Executive in charge of production: [[Brian A. Miller]]
* Production administrators: [[Athena Christianakis]], [[Maria Womack]]
* Production supervision: [[Haven Alexander]], [[Ken Duer]], [[Clive Nakayashiki]], [[Joe Sandusky]], [[Howard Schwartz]], [[Liza-Ann Warren]]
* Production management: [[Andy Lewis]]
* Overseas production facility: [[Rough Draft Studios]]
* Executives in charge of production for Cartoon Network: [[Mike Lazzo]], [[Linda Simensky]]
==Release==
==Release==
Dates are in order of release:
Dates are in order of release:


* United States: October 16, 1998 on Cartoon Network
* United States: December 16, 1998 on Cartoon Network


==Behind the scenes==
==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]].
* Both the episode's name and its titular villain are a combination of the words "Abracadabra" and "cadaver".
* 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''.
* Only the Narrator refers to Abracadaver by name.
* Despite the Mayor calling the building the Townsville Magic Theater, the poster on the wall also says "Townsville Theater."
* George Jetson from ''[[The Jetsons (TV series)|The Jetsons]]'' makes a cameo as a cheering citizen.


==Errors==
==Errors==
* Buttercup made a snapping sound with her hand despite not having fingers.
*  


==Everlasting influence==
==Everlasting influence==
*  
* Blossom finds a photo of her fighting Abracadaver in the [[The Powerpuff Girls (2016 TV series)|reboot series]] episode "[[Memory Lane of Pain]]." Blossom breaks the fourth wall by commenting on the fact that she looks different in the photo, alluding to the fact that both series belong in their own universe.


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
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==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 19:45, 21 March 2024

For the character himself, see Abracadaver (character).
Abracadaver
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Premiere date December 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
Storyboard artist(s) John McIntyre
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 second part of episode five of The Powerpuff Girls season one, and the tenth episode overall. It aired on December 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, as well as voice directed by McCracken.

A deceased magician by the name of Al Lusion comes back as a zombie (named Abracadaver) to haunt the people of Townsville.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

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


Organizations

Locations

Objects

Vehicles

  • School bus

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.

Crew credits

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: December 16, 1998 on Cartoon Network

Behind the scenes

  • Both the episode's name and its titular villain are a combination of the words "Abracadabra" and "cadaver".
  • Only the Narrator refers to Abracadaver by name.
  • Despite the Mayor calling the building the Townsville Magic Theater, the poster on the wall also says "Townsville Theater."
  • George Jetson from The Jetsons makes a cameo as a cheering citizen.

Errors

Everlasting influence

  • Blossom finds a photo of her fighting Abracadaver in the reboot series episode "Memory Lane of Pain." Blossom breaks the fourth wall by commenting on the fact that she looks different in the photo, alluding to the fact that both series belong in their own universe.

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

References

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