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|writers= [[Tony Benedict]]<br>[[Dalton Sandifer]]
|writers= [[Tony Benedict]]<br>[[Dalton Sandifer]]
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'''"{{PAGENAME}}"''' is the second episode of ''[[Squiddly Diddly (segments)|Squiddly Diddly]]'' season one, and came as a segment of ''[[The Secret Squirrel Show]]''. It aired on [[October 9]], [[1965]] on [[ABC]]. It was written by Tony Benedict and Dalton Sandifer, and produced and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], the founders of [[Hanna-Barbera]].
'''"Show Biz Squid"''' is the second episode of ''[[Squiddly Diddly (segments)|Squiddly Diddly]]'' season one, and came as a segment of ''[[The Secret Squirrel Show]]''. It aired on [[October 9]], [[1965]] on [[ABC]]. It was written by [[Tony Benedict]] and [[Dalton Sandifer]], and produced and directed by [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]], the founders of [[Hanna-Barbera]].


Squiddly is outshined by dolphins at Bubbleland, so he runs away to be a surfer.
Squiddly is outshined by dolphins at Bubbleland, so he runs away to be a surfer.
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'''Squiddly''': Every day, it's the same thing. 'Where are the dolphins? I wanna see the dolphins!' I don't think those dolphins are such a bunch.
'''Squiddly:''' Every day, it's the same thing. 'Where are the dolphins? I wanna see the dolphins!' I don't think those dolphins are such a bunch.




'''Squiddly''': Hi, surfer boy. Mind if I hitch a ride<br>
'''Squiddly:''' Hi, surfer boy. Mind if I hitch a ride<br>
'''Surfer''': AHHHHHHH! IT'S A MONSTER FROM THE DEEP!!!<br>
'''Surfer:''' AHHHHHHH! IT'S A MONSTER FROM THE DEEP!!!<br>
'''Squiddly''': Now what did I say wrong?
'''Squiddly:''' Now what did I say wrong?


==Characters==
==Characters==
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{{CastTop}}
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| [[Chief Winchley]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Chief Winchley]]
| [[John Stephenson]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[John Stephenson]]
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| [[Squiddly Diddly]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Squiddly Diddly]]
| [[Paul Frees]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Paul Frees]]
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==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
 
*


==Errors==
==Errors==
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==Home availability==
==Home availability==
* In the United States:
** [[November 3]], [[2015]]: [[Warner Archive Collection]] releases ''[[The Secret Squirrel Show: The Complete Series]]'' on DVD.
* In the United Kingdom:
* In the United Kingdom:
** [[June 10]], [[1985]]: [[The Video Collection]] releases ''[[Squiddly Diddly (1985)|Squiddly Diddly]]'' on VHS.
** [[June 10]], [[1985]]: [[The Video Collection]] releases ''[[Squiddly Diddly (1985)|Squiddly Diddly]]'' on VHS.
** November 3, [[1986]]: The Video Collection releases ''Squiddly Diddly'' on VHS.
** November 3, [[1986]]: The Video Collection releases ''Squiddly Diddly'' on VHS.
* In the United States:
** [[November 3]], [[2015]]: [[Warner Archive Collection]] releases ''[[The Secret Squirrel Show: The Complete Series]]'' on DVD.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Squiddly Diddly]]
[[Category:Squiddly Diddly]]
[[Category:The Secret Squirrel Show]]
[[Category:The Secret Squirrel Show]]
[[Category:Written by Dalton Sandifer]]
[[Category:Written by Tony Benedict]]

Revision as of 05:07, 25 June 2022

Show Biz Squid
Squiddly on a surfboard.png
"Mind if I hitch a ride?"
Premiere date October 9, 1965
Run time 6:36
Starring Paul Frees
John Stephenson
Music composed by Hoyt Curtin
Writer(s) Tony Benedict
Dalton Sandifer
Director(s) William Hanna
Joseph Barbera
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"Show Biz Squid" is the second episode of Squiddly Diddly season one, and came as a segment of The Secret Squirrel Show. It aired on October 9, 1965 on ABC. It was written by Tony Benedict and Dalton Sandifer, and produced and directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the founders of Hanna-Barbera.

Squiddly is outshined by dolphins at Bubbleland, so he runs away to be a surfer.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Winchley: I run a shipshape ship here, so shape up or ship out!


Squiddly: Every day, it's the same thing. 'Where are the dolphins? I wanna see the dolphins!' I don't think those dolphins are such a bunch.


Squiddly: Hi, surfer boy. Mind if I hitch a ride
Surfer: AHHHHHHH! IT'S A MONSTER FROM THE DEEP!!!
Squiddly: Now what did I say wrong?

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Chief Winchley John Stephenson
Squiddly Diddly Paul Frees


Locations

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: October 9, 1965 on ABC

Production

Development

Filming

Music

Behind the scenes

Errors

  • At 2:27, the color of Squiddly's head briefly changes.

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning
French Le Spectacle The Show
Japanese 大スターはつらいもの It's Hard Being a Big Star.
Spanish El Negocio del Espectáculo Show Business

Home availability

References