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|image= [[File:Secret flashes on CCTV.png|300px]] | |image= [[File:Secret flashes on CCTV.png|300px]] | ||
|caption= | |caption= And they call him [[Secret Squirrel (character)|Secret]] for nuttin'… | ||
|prodno= | |prodno= | ||
|channel= [[Adult Swim]] ([[Cartoon Network]]) | |||
|premiere= [[May 16]], [[2004]] | |premiere= [[May 16]], [[2004]] | ||
|run_time= 11:37 | |run_time= 11:37 | ||
|cast= [[Gary Cole]]<br />[[Stephen Colbert]]<br />[[Thomas Allen]]<br />[[Bill Farmer]]<br />[[John Michael Higgins]]<br />[[Larry Morris]]<br />[[Claudia Gibbs]]<br />[[Melissa Warrenburg]] | |||
|music= [[Michael Kohler]] | |music= [[Michael Kohler]] | ||
|writers= [[Michael Ouweleen]] | |writers= [[Michael Ouweleen]] | ||
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'''"Blackwatch Plaid"''' is the sixth episode of ''[[Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law]]'' season two, and the fifteenth overall. It aired on [[May 16]], [[2004]] on [[Cartoon Network]]'s [[Adult Swim]] block. It was written by series co-creator, [[Michael Ouweleen]], produced by [[Evan W. Adler]], and directed by [[Richard Ferguson-Hull]]. The [[Hanna-Barbera]] series ridiculed in this episode is ''[[Secret Squirrel and Morocco Mole]]''. | '''"Blackwatch Plaid"''' is the sixth episode of ''[[Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law]]'' season two, and the fifteenth overall. It aired on [[May 16]], [[2004]] on [[Cartoon Network]]'s [[Adult Swim]] block. It was written by series co-creator, [[Michael Ouweleen]], produced by [[Evan W. Adler]], and directed by [[Richard Ferguson-Hull]]. The [[Hanna-Barbera]] series ridiculed in this episode is ''[[Secret Squirrel and Morocco Mole]]''. | ||
Secret Squirrel is sent to court after | Secret Squirrel is sent to court after indecent exposure. But the staff of Sebben & Sebben have far more pressing matters to be concerned with after Phil gets paranoid after believing some of his office furniture has been stolen, leading him to monitor every area of the building. | ||
==Detailed summary== | ==Detailed summary== | ||
==Memorable quotes== | ==Memorable quotes== | ||
''' | '''Phil:''' From Potamus, Peter, to Falcone, Blue. Subject: That thing I sent you. Body: Did you get that thing I sent you? | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
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|style="background-color:#ffff00"| N/A | |style="background-color:#ffff00"| N/A | ||
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|style="background-color:#clear"| | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Boo Boo Bear]] | ||
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Melissa Warrenburg]] (no lines) | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Melissa Warrenburg]] as live-action Boo (no lines) | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Debbie (Harvey Birdman)|Debbie]] | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Debbie (Harvey Birdman)|Debbie]] | ||
|style="background-color:#ffff00"| N/A | |style="background-color:#ffff00"| N/A | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[X the Eliminator]] | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[X, the Eliminator]] | ||
|style="background-color:#ffff00"| N/A | |style="background-color:#ffff00"| N/A | ||
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|style="background-color:#FDB56C" colspan="2"| [[Blue Falcon|Blue Falcone]] | |style="background-color:#FDB56C" colspan="2"| [[Blue Falcon|Blue Falcone]] | ||
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|style="background-color:#clear"| | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Gloop and Gleep|Gloop]] | ||
|style="background-color:#clear"| Melissa Warrenburg (no lines) | |style="background-color:#clear"| Melissa Warrenburg as live-action Gloop (no lines) | ||
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Myron Reducto]] | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Myron Reducto]] | ||
|style="background-color:#clear"| Stephen Colbert | |style="background-color:#clear"| Stephen Colbert | ||
|- | |- | ||
|style="background-color:#FDB56C" colspan="2"| Walter Credenza | |style="background-color:#FDB56C" colspan="2"| [[Walter Credenza]] | ||
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|style="background-color:#FDB56C" colspan="2"| Ralph Nader | |style="background-color:#FDB56C" colspan="2"| [[Ralph Nader]] | ||
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Mentok the Mindtaker|Judge Mentok]] | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Mentok, the Mindtaker|Judge Mentok]] | ||
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[John Michael Higgins]] | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[John Michael Higgins]] | ||
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|style="background-color:#ffff00"| N/A | |style="background-color:#ffff00"| N/A | ||
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|style="background-color:#clear"| Nun | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[List of unnamed Birdman characters|Nun]] | ||
|style="background-color:#ffff00"| N/A | |style="background-color:#ffff00"| N/A | ||
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==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
* One of the recurring gags of this episode centers on Secret Squirrel's trench coat; specifically in the way he opens it to reveal a gadget or weapon. | |||
* The scene with Boo Boo sharing Harvey's bathroom is a reference to their affair in "[[Death by Chocolate]]." | * The scene with Boo Boo sharing Harvey's bathroom is a reference to their affair in "[[Death by Chocolate]]." | ||
* Gloop's identity is revealed in the end credits only. | * Gloop's identity is revealed in the end credits only. | ||
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==Errors== | ==Errors== | ||
* | * | ||
==Everlasting Influence== | |||
* Secret returns in "[[Bird Girl of Guantanamole]]" and his case is reopened in "[[The Death of Harvey]]." | |||
** However he gets arrested once again in the [[Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law (video game)|video game]]. | |||
==Critical reception== | ==Critical reception== | ||
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| Blackwatch Plaid | |
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 And they call him Secret for nuttin'… | |
| Network | Adult Swim (Cartoon Network) |
| Premiere date | May 16, 2004 |
| Run time | 11:37 |
| Starring | Gary Cole Stephen Colbert Thomas Allen Bill Farmer John Michael Higgins Larry Morris Claudia Gibbs Melissa Warrenburg |
| Music composed by | Michael Kohler |
| Writer(s) | Michael Ouweleen |
| Director(s) | Richard Ferguson-Hull |
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"Blackwatch Plaid" is the sixth episode of Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law season two, and the fifteenth overall. It aired on May 16, 2004 on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block. It was written by series co-creator, Michael Ouweleen, produced by Evan W. Adler, and directed by Richard Ferguson-Hull. The Hanna-Barbera series ridiculed in this episode is Secret Squirrel and Morocco Mole.
Secret Squirrel is sent to court after indecent exposure. But the staff of Sebben & Sebben have far more pressing matters to be concerned with after Phil gets paranoid after believing some of his office furniture has been stolen, leading him to monitor every area of the building.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Phil: From Potamus, Peter, to Falcone, Blue. Subject: That thing I sent you. Body: Did you get that thing I sent you?
Characters
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Organizations
- Sebben & Sebben
- Freezoid, Zarog, & Skon
- Rush (mentioned)
Locations
- Earth
- United States
- Washington, D.C.
- Sebben & Sebben offices
- Courthouse
- Delmar Avenue
- Iowa
- Walnut Street
- Washington, D.C.
- Prussia (mentioned)
- Bridal Suite
- United States
Objects
Vehicles
- None
Production
Development
Filming
The security camera shots were filmed in live-action. Harvey's office is Ted Turner's old office. Harvey was played by Larry Morris, Secret Squirrel was played Claudia Gibbs, and Melissa Warrenburg played Gloop and Boo Boo.
The scenes of Sebben talking to his staff in his office are just lifted out of "Deadomutt Part 1." The ending is also lifted from the ending of "X, the Exterminator."
Music
The score was composed by Michael Kohler.
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- United States: May 16, 2004 on Adult Swim (Cartoon Network)
Behind the scenes
- One of the recurring gags of this episode centers on Secret Squirrel's trench coat; specifically in the way he opens it to reveal a gadget or weapon.
- The scene with Boo Boo sharing Harvey's bathroom is a reference to their affair in "Death by Chocolate."
- Gloop's identity is revealed in the end credits only.
- Gloop is female in this series.
- Ouweleen, Richter, and Colbert provide audio commentary for this episode on DVD releases.
Errors
Everlasting Influence
- Secret returns in "Bird Girl of Guantanamole" and his case is reopened in "The Death of Harvey."
- However he gets arrested once again in the video game.
Critical reception
Home availability
- In the United States:
- October 10, 2006: Warner Home Video releases Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: Volume Two on DVD.
- In Australia:
- December 12, 2007: Madman Entertainment releases Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: Volume Two on DVD.
- November 28, 2012: Madman Entertainment releases Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: The Complete Cases on DVD.
- In the United Kingdom:
- December 7, 2009: Revolver Entertainment releases Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: Volume Two on DVD.
- December 7, 2009: Revolver Entertainment releases Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: Seasons 1,2 & 3 on DVD.
