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{{Infobox episode | {{Infobox episode | ||
|image= [[File:Arabian Knights pledge.png|300px]] | |image= [[File:Arabian Knights pledge.png|300px]] | ||
|caption= | |caption= | ||
|prodno= | |prodno= | ||
|premiere= September 7, 1968 | |premiere= [[September 7]], [[1968]] | ||
|run_time= 9:38 | |run_time= 9:38 | ||
|cast= [[Jay North]]<br />[[John Stephenson]]<br />[[Frank Gerstle]]<br />[[Shari Lewis]]<br />[[Henry Corden]]<br />[[Don Messick]]<br />[[Paul Frees]] | |||
|music= | |||
|writers= | |writers= | ||
|directors= | |directors= [[William Hanna]]<br />[[Joseph Barbera]] | ||
|previous= Joining of the Knights | |previous= Joining of the Knights | ||
|next= The Ransom | |next= The Ransom | ||
|title_card= [[File:AK 101 title card.png|300px]] | |title_card= [[File:AK 101 title card.png|300px]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''"Joining of the Knights"''' is the first episode of ''[[Arabian Knights ( | '''"Joining of the Knights"''' is the first episode of ''[[Arabian Knights (segments)|Arabian Knights]]'' season one, and came as a segment of ''[[The Banana Splits Adventure Hour]]''. It aired on [[September 7]], [[1968]] on [[NBC]]. It was produced and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], the founders of [[Hanna-Barbera Productions]]. | ||
When Bakaar's forces invade Baghdad, Prince Turhan is forced to flee to get help from his cousin in another city. Along the way, he encounters other freedom fighters, who, after their escape, form the Arabian Knights. | When Bakaar's forces invade Baghdad, Prince Turhan is forced to flee to get help from his cousin in another city. Along the way, he encounters other freedom fighters, who, after their escape, form the Arabian Knights. | ||
==Detailed summary== | ==Detailed summary== | ||
==Memorable quotes== | ==Memorable quotes== | ||
'''Prince Turhan:''' We now unite to become as one. To pledge ourselves to bring freedom and justice to the land. And from this day forward, we shall be known as the Arabian Knights. | '''Prince Turhan:''' We now unite to become as one. To pledge ourselves to bring freedom and justice to the land. And from this day forward, we shall be known as the Arabian Knights. | ||
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==Organizations== | ==Organizations== | ||
* [[Arabian Knights]] | * [[Arabian Knights (team)|Arabian Knights]] | ||
==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
* [[Iraq]] | * [[Earth]] | ||
** [[Baghdad]] | ** [[Iraq]] | ||
*** Prince Turhan's palace | *** [[Baghdad]] | ||
** [[Caves of Doom]] | **** Prince Turhan's palace | ||
** [[El-Rabaul]] | *** [[Caves of Doom]] | ||
*** [[El-Rabaul]] | |||
==Objects== | ==Objects== | ||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
===Filming=== | ===Filming=== | ||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
==Release== | |||
Dates are in order of release: | |||
* United States: September 7, 1968 on NBC | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
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==Critical reception== | ==Critical reception== | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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==Home availability== | ==Home availability== | ||
* | * In the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]]: | ||
** [[September 21]], [[2009]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[The Banana Splits: Complete Season 1]]'' on DVD. | |||
* In the United States: | |||
** [[October 27]], 2009: Warner Home Video releases ''[[Saturday Morning Cartoons: 1970s Volume 2]]'' on DVD. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:1968]] | |||
[[Category:Arabian Knights (segments)]] | |||
[[Category:Arabian Knights episodes]] | |||
[[Category:Directed by Joseph Barbera]] | |||
[[Category:Directed by William Hanna]] | |||
[[Category:Episodes]] | [[Category:Episodes]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Hanna-Barbera]] | ||
[[Category:NBC]] | |||
Latest revision as of 18:12, 30 December 2023
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| Premiere date | September 7, 1968 |
| Run time | 9:38 |
| Starring | Jay North John Stephenson Frank Gerstle Shari Lewis Henry Corden Don Messick Paul Frees |
| Director(s) | William Hanna Joseph Barbera |
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"Joining of the Knights" is the first episode of Arabian Knights season one, and came as a segment of The Banana Splits Adventure Hour. It aired on September 7, 1968 on NBC. It was produced and directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the founders of Hanna-Barbera Productions.
When Bakaar's forces invade Baghdad, Prince Turhan is forced to flee to get help from his cousin in another city. Along the way, he encounters other freedom fighters, who, after their escape, form the Arabian Knights.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Prince Turhan: We now unite to become as one. To pledge ourselves to bring freedom and justice to the land. And from this day forward, we shall be known as the Arabian Knights.
Characters
In order of appearance: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Organizations
Locations
- Earth
- Iraq
- Baghdad
- Prince Turhan's palace
- Caves of Doom
- El-Rabaul
- Baghdad
- Iraq
Objects
- None
Vehicles
- None
Production
Development
Filming
Music
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- United States: September 7, 1968 on NBC
Behind the scenes
Errors
- Prince Turhan's father is not mentioned.
- Prince Turhan's servant suddenly disappears when he tells Prince Turhan that he must flee.
Critical reception
In other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
Home availability
- In the United Kingdom and Ireland:
- September 21, 2009: Warner Home Video releases The Banana Splits: Complete Season 1 on DVD.
- In the United States:
- October 27, 2009: Warner Home Video releases Saturday Morning Cartoons: 1970s Volume 2 on DVD.
