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|premiere= [[July 25]], [[2019]]
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'''"Ollie Ollie In-Come Free!"''' is the fifth episode of ''[[Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?]]'' season one. It aired on July 25, 2019 on [[Boomerang SVOD|Boomerang's SVOD service]]. It was written by [[Michael Ryan]], produced by series creator, [[Chris Bailey]], and directed by [[Mike Milo]].
'''"Ollie Ollie In-Come Free!"''' is the fifth episode of ''[[Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?]]'' season one. It aired on [[July 25]], [[2019]] on [[Boomerang SVOD|Boomerang's SVOD service]]. It was written by [[Michael Ryan]], produced by series creator, [[Chris Bailey]], and directed by [[Mike Milo]].


Comedian and guest star Ricky Gervais calls in Mystery Inc. when he is haunted by a mummified cat person.
Comedian and guest star Ricky Gervais calls in Mystery Inc. when he is haunted by a mummified cat person.
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==Locations==
==Locations==
* [[England]]
* [[Earth]]
** [[London]]
** [[England]]
*** [[Ricky Gervais's residence]]
*** [[London]]
*** [[Westminster]]
**** [[Ricky Gervais's residence]]
**** [[Big Ben]]
**** [[Westminster]]
*** Antiques store
***** [[Big Ben]]
*** [[British Museum]]
**** Antiques store
* [[Egypt]] (mentioned)
**** [[British Museum]]
** [[Egypt]] (mentioned)


==Objects==
==Objects==
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===Development===
===Development===
===Filming===
===Filming===
It was copyrighted in 2018.
It was copyrighted in [[2018]].


==Music==
==Music==
The episode's main music was performed by [[Steven Morrell]]. The theme song, entitled "[[Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?]]", was written by Chris Bailey, and performed by [[David Poe]]. It was produced by [[Vivek Maddala]].
The theme song, entitled "[[Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?]]", was written by Chris Bailey, and performed by [[David Poe]]. It was produced by [[Vivek Maddala]]. The score was composed by [[Steven Morrell]].


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


* [[United States]]: July 25, 2019 on the Boomerang video subscription on-demand service; August 5, 2019 on [[Cartoon Network]]
* [[United States]]: July 25, 2019 on the Boomerang video subscription on-demand service; [[August 5]], 2019 on [[Cartoon Network]]
* United Kingdom & [[Ireland]]: October 1, 2019 on Boomerang
* United Kingdom & [[Ireland]]: [[October 1]], 2019 on Boomerang
* [[Canada]]: October 6, 2019 on [[Teletoon]]
* [[Canada]]: [[October 6]], 2019 on [[Teletoon]]


==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
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* With every episode's title card, one of the gang announces the guest star, which is Fred this time.
* With every episode's title card, one of the gang announces the guest star, which is Fred this time.
* Ricky Gervais really does own a cat in real life called Ollie.
* Ricky Gervais really does own a cat in real life called Ollie.
* The character model of the antiques dealer is copied from [[Jameson Hyde White]] who appeared in the ''[[Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!]]'' episode "[[What a Night for a Knight]]".
* The character model of the antiques dealer is copied from [[Jameson Hyde White]] who appeared in the ''[[Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!]]'' episode "[[What a Night for a Knight]]."
* How many times does Shaggy say "Zoinks"? Once.
* Shaggy says "Zoinks" once.
* The bobby cop from "[[Elementary, My Dear Shaggy!]] has a cameo.
* The bobby cop from "[[Elementary, My Dear Shaggy!]] has a cameo.
* Gervais breaks the "fourth wall" by referring to himself as being in an episode.
* Gervais breaks the "fourth wall" by referring to himself as being in an episode.
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==Home availability==
==Home availability==
*  
* In the United States:
** [[January 19]], [[2021]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[Scooby-Doo! and Guess Who?: The Complete First Season]]'' on DVD.
* In the United Kingdom:
** [[May 31]], 2021: Warner Home Video releases ''Scooby-Doo! and Guess Who?: The Complete First Season'' on DVD.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? episodes]]
[[Category:Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? episodes]]
[[Category:Scooby-Doo episodes]]
[[Category:Scooby-Doo episodes]]
[[Category:Warner Bros. Animation]]
[[Category:Written by Michael Ryan]]
[[Category:Written by Michael Ryan]]

Revision as of 10:11, 4 October 2021

Ollie Ollie In-Come Free!
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Now we know what Ricky Gervais does with his arms when he's scared.
Premiere date July 25, 2019
Run time 21:33
Music composed by Steven Morrell
Writer(s) Michael Ryan
Director(s) Mike Milo
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"Ollie Ollie In-Come Free!" is the fifth episode of Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? season one. It aired on July 25, 2019 on Boomerang's SVOD service. It was written by Michael Ryan, produced by series creator, Chris Bailey, and directed by Mike Milo.

Comedian and guest star Ricky Gervais calls in Mystery Inc. when he is haunted by a mummified cat person.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Fred: Well, I have to say, getting our own private puppet show from...
Mystery Inc.: Comedy legend, Ricky Gervais.
Fred: Is certainly something. But, what does it mean?


Antiques dealer: And I would've gotten away with it, too, if it weren't for you meddling kids.
Gervais: Yeah, and me, mention. I think you should mention me in this particular episode. I mean, I've been--I've done a lot more than most, sort of, guest stars. Say--Say, "Comedy legend, Ricky Gervais."
Antiques dealer: And comedy legend, Ricky Gervais.
Gervais: And Ollie.
Antiques dealer: And his cat.

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Ricky Gervais Himself
Scooby-Doo Frank Welker
Fred Jones Frank Welker
Shaggy Rogers Matthew Lillard
Daphne Blake Grey Griffin
Velma Dinkley Kate Micucci
Ollie Unavailable
Cat Mummy Unavailable
Bast (photo) N/A
Ra
Old woman Grey Griffin
Old woman's father
King Tut
Assistant Unavailable
Antiques dealer JB Blanc
Bobby cop N/A


Organizations

Locations

Objects

Vehicles

Production

Development

Filming

It was copyrighted in 2018.

Music

The theme song, entitled "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?", was written by Chris Bailey, and performed by David Poe. It was produced by Vivek Maddala. The score was composed by Steven Morrell.

Release

The episode had its American premiere via the Boomerang video subscription on-demand service on July 25, 2019. The episode then had a miraculous television premiere on Cartoon Network on August 5. In the United Kingdom & Ireland, it premiered on the Boomerang TV channel on October 1, then debuted in Canada on Teletoon on October 6. Dates are in order of release:

Behind the scenes

  • The episode is a play on "Olly olly oxen free."
  • With every episode's title card, one of the gang announces the guest star, which is Fred this time.
  • Ricky Gervais really does own a cat in real life called Ollie.
  • The character model of the antiques dealer is copied from Jameson Hyde White who appeared in the Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! episode "What a Night for a Knight."
  • Shaggy says "Zoinks" once.
  • The bobby cop from "Elementary, My Dear Shaggy! has a cameo.
  • Gervais breaks the "fourth wall" by referring to himself as being in an episode.

Errors

  • It's unclear if this episode is supposed to occur
  • If Scooby was already making it impossible for the sink's cabinet door to be closed, how was the Cat Mummy then able to open it?
  • The Ruby of the Nile isn't recovered on-screen.

Everlasting influence

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

References