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'''"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]].
'''"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]].


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.
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==Home availability==
==Home availability==
* In the United Kingdom:
* In the United Kingdom & [[Ireland]]:
** [[September 21]], [[2009]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[The Banana Splits: Complete Season 1]]'' on DVD.
** [[September 21]], [[2009]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[The Banana Splits: Complete Season 1]]'' on DVD.


==References==
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Revision as of 15:53, 30 September 2022

Joining of the Knights
Arabian Knights pledge.png
The Arabian Knights pledge their allegiance to each other to rid the land of Bakaar.
Premiere date September 7, 1968
Run time 9:38
Director(s) William Hanna
Joseph Barbera
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Title card
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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.

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

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Van Gor Paul Frees
Bakaar John Stephenson
Prince Turhan's servant Unavailable
Prince Turhan Jay North
Fariik John Stephenson
Caliph of El-Rabaul
Raseem Frank Gerstle
Zazuum Don Messick
Auctioneer Unavailable
Princess Nida Shari Lewis
Bez Henry Corden


Organizations

Locations

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

References