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'''"Incredible Hippo"''' is the second episode of ''[[Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law]]'' season four, and the thirty-fourth overall. It aired on October 8, 2006 on [[Cartoon Network]]'s [[Adult Swim]] block. It was written by series creators, [[Michael Ouweleen]] and [[Erik Richter]], produced by [[Evan W. Adler|Evan W Adler]], and directed by [[Richard Ferguson-Hull]]. The [[Hanna-Barbera]] character ridiculed in this episode is Atom Ant, or perhaps more so Peter Potamus.
'''"Incredible Hippo"''' is the second episode of ''[[Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law]]'' season four, and the thirty-fourth overall. It aired on [[October 8]], [[2006]] on [[Cartoon Network]]'s [[Adult Swim]] block. It was written by series creators, [[Michael Ouweleen]] and [[Erik Richter]], produced by [[Evan W. Adler|Evan W Adler]], and directed by [[Richard Ferguson-Hull]]. The [[Hanna-Barbera]] series ridiculed in this episode is ''[[Atom Ant (segments)|Atom Ant]]'', or perhaps more so the character of Peter Potamus.


Harvey defends Atom Ant when he gets in trouble for his radioactive pellet-like droppings, which Potamus eats by mistake, transforming him must into 'the creature,' which he struggles to overcome and hide from the office.
Harvey defends Atom Ant when he gets in trouble for his radioactive pellet-like droppings, which Potamus eats by mistake, transforming him must into 'the creature,' which he struggles to overcome and hide from the office.
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==Locations==
==Locations==
* Atom Ant's residence
* [[Earth]]
* [[Washington, D.C.]]
** [[United States]]
** Sebben & Sebben offices
*** Atom Ant's residence
* [[Heisenberg Brothers Bagels]] (logo)
*** [[Washington, D.C.]]
** Courthouse
**** Sebben & Sebben offices
**** [[Heisenberg Brothers Bagels]] (logo)
**** Courthouse


==Objects==
==Objects==
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===Development===
===Development===
===Filming===
===Filming===
The opening of the episode was supposed to be presented as a classic episode of ''Atom Ant'' called "Secret Agency".
The opening of the episode was supposed to be presented as a classic episode of ''Atom Ant'' called "Secret Agency."


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


* [[United States]]: October 8, 2006 on Adult Swim (Cartoon Network)
* United States: October 8, 2006 on Adult Swim (Cartoon Network)


==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
* The episode title as well Potamus's transformation is a parody of the Hulk character from [[Marvel Comics]], as well as the live-action 1970s/1980s ''The Incredible Hulk'' TV series it inspired.
* The episode title as well Potamus's transformation is a parody of the Hulk character from [[Marvel Comics]], as well as the live-action [[1970s]]/[[1980s]] ''The Incredible Hulk'' TV series the Hulk comics inspired.
** The line "You wouldn't like me when I'm hungry," (or "You wouldn't like me when I'm horny") is a paraphrase of David Banner's line "You wouldn't like me when I'm angry" from the TV series. Incidentally, the former was also used in a similar parody in the ''[[Dexter's Laboratory]]'' episode "[[Hunger Strikes]]". Also, Banner himself said this two years later after the ''Harvey Birdman'' episode, in the film ''The Incredible Hulk'', when he says "hungry" instead of "angry" while trying to speak Portuguese.
** The line "You wouldn't like me when I'm hungry," (or "You wouldn't like me when I'm horny") is a paraphrase of David Banner's line "You wouldn't like me when I'm angry" from the TV series. Incidentally, the former was also used in a similar parody in the ''[[Dexter's Laboratory]]'' episode "[[Hunger Strikes]]". Also, Banner himself said this two years later after the ''Harvey Birdman'' episode, in the film ''The Incredible Hulk'', when he says "hungry" instead of "angry" while trying to speak Portuguese.
** During the end credits, Potamus walks away sadly with his backpack to music reminiscent of "The Lonely Man".
** During the end credits, Potamus walks away sadly with his backpack to music reminiscent of "The Lonely Man".
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* Edgerly is promoted to co-star for this episode.
* Edgerly is promoted to co-star for this episode.
* This is the first time Judy has appeared without becoming Birdgirl, although her secret identity is mentioned.
* This is the first time Judy has appeared without becoming Birdgirl, although her secret identity is mentioned.
* The episode is dedicated to Coco.
* The episode is dedicated to someone called Coco.


==Errors==
==Errors==
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==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
==Home availability==
==Home availability==
* In the United States, it was first released onto DVD as part of ''[[Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: Volume Three]]'' on July 24, 2007, by [[Warner Home Video]].
* In the United States:
* In the UK, [[Revolver Entertainment]] first released the episode onto DVD as part of ''[[Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: Seasons 1,2 & 3]]'' on December 7, 2009, then separately put out the same volume 3 set on April 12, 2010.
** [[July 24]], [[2007]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: Volume Three]]'' on DVD.
* In Australia, [[Madman Entertainment]] released the same set on August 6, 2008, then re-released the episode as part of ''[[Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: The Complete Cases]]'' on November 28, 2012.
* In the United Kingdom:
** [[December 7]], [[2009]]:, [[Revolver Entertainment]] releases ''[[Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: Seasons 1,2 & 3]]'' on DVD.
** [[April 12]], [[2010]]: Revolver Entertainment releases ''Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: Volume Three'' on DVD.
* In [[Australia]]:
** [[August 6]], [[2008]]: [[Madman Entertainment]] releases ''Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law'' on DVD.
** [[November 28]], [[2012]]: Madman Entertainment releases ''[[Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: The Complete Cases]]'' on DVD.


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 15:42, 11 September 2021

Incredible Hippo
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Premiere date October 8, 2006
Writer(s) Michael Ouweleen and Erik Richter
Director(s) Richard Ferguson-Hull
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"Incredible Hippo" is the second episode of Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law season four, and the thirty-fourth overall. It aired on October 8, 2006 on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block. It was written by series creators, Michael Ouweleen and Erik Richter, produced by Evan W Adler, and directed by Richard Ferguson-Hull. The Hanna-Barbera series ridiculed in this episode is Atom Ant, or perhaps more so the character of Peter Potamus.

Harvey defends Atom Ant when he gets in trouble for his radioactive pellet-like droppings, which Potamus eats by mistake, transforming him must into 'the creature,' which he struggles to overcome and hide from the office.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Potamus: I can't open that thing!


Potamus: Hey, boss! You get that thing I sent ya?

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Atom Ant Maurice LaMarche
EPA agent Chris Edgerly
Harvey Birdman Gary Cole
Peanut Thomas Allen
Omar N/A
Captain Caveman N/A
The Bear N/A
Inch High Maurice LaMarche
Peter Potamus Chris Edgerly
Avenger N/A
Judge Mentok John Michael Higgins
Myron Reducto Stephen Colbert
St. Jabbeneezer N/A
Norlisa (figurine) N/A
Cafeteria lady N/A
X the Eliminator N/A
Mr. Reducto (photo) N/A
Mrs. Reducto (photo) N/A
Employee Maurice LaMarche
Phil Ken Sebben (photo) Stephen Colbert
Kimberly N/A
Debbie N/A
Janitor N/A
Blue Falcone N/A
Cubby McQuilken N/A
Kim Jong-il N/A
Gus N/A
Mister Rogers N/A


Organizations

Locations

Objects

Vehicles

  • Army tank

Production

Development

Filming

The opening of the episode was supposed to be presented as a classic episode of Atom Ant called "Secret Agency."

Music

The music was composed by Michael Kohler.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: October 8, 2006 on Adult Swim (Cartoon Network)

Behind the scenes

  • The episode title as well Potamus's transformation is a parody of the Hulk character from Marvel Comics, as well as the live-action 1970s/1980s The Incredible Hulk TV series the Hulk comics inspired.
    • The line "You wouldn't like me when I'm hungry," (or "You wouldn't like me when I'm horny") is a paraphrase of David Banner's line "You wouldn't like me when I'm angry" from the TV series. Incidentally, the former was also used in a similar parody in the Dexter's Laboratory episode "Hunger Strikes". Also, Banner himself said this two years later after the Harvey Birdman episode, in the film The Incredible Hulk, when he says "hungry" instead of "angry" while trying to speak Portuguese.
    • During the end credits, Potamus walks away sadly with his backpack to music reminiscent of "The Lonely Man".
  • Wedgie's Donuts is a parody of Wedgie's Donuts.
  • Edgerly is promoted to co-star for this episode.
  • This is the first time Judy has appeared without becoming Birdgirl, although her secret identity is mentioned.
  • The episode is dedicated to someone called Coco.

Errors

Critical reception

Home availability

References

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