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|premiere= [[October 16]], [[1965]]
|premiere= [[October 16]], [[1965]]
|run_time= 6:36
|run_time= 6:36
|cast= [[Paul Frees]]<br>[[John Stephenson]]
|cast= [[Paul Frees]]<br />[[John Stephenson]]
|music= [[Hoyt Curtin]]
|music= [[Ted Nichols]]
|writers= [[Tony Benedict]]<br>[[Dalton Sandifer]]
|writers= [[Tony Benedict]]<br />[[Dalton Sandifer]]
|directors= William Hanna<br>Joseph Barbera
|directors= William Hanna<br />Joseph Barbera
|previous= Show Biz Squid
|previous= Show Biz Squid
|next= Nervous Service
|next= Nervous Service
|title_card= [[File:SD 103 title card.png|300px]]
|title_card= [[File:SD 103 title card.png|300px]]
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'''"{{PAGENAME}}"''' is the third episode of ''[[Squiddly Diddly (segments)|Squiddly Diddly]]'' season one, and came as a segment of ''[[The Secret Squirrel Show]]''. It aired on [[October 16]], [[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]].
'''"{{PAGENAME}}"''' is the third episode of ''[[Squiddly Diddly (segments)|Squiddly Diddly]]'' season one, and came as a segment of ''[[The Secret Squirrel Show]]''. It aired on [[October 16]], [[1965]] on [[NBC]]. 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 tricked into taking the place of a pro-wrestler called The Octopus.
Squiddly is tricked into taking the place of a pro-wrestler called The Octopus.
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==Detailed summary==
==Detailed summary==
==Memorable quotes==
==Memorable quotes==
'''Squiddly''': Uh oh, this is getting a little out of hand -- uh, I mean, tentacle.
'''Squiddly:''' Uh oh, this is getting a little out of hand -- uh, I mean, tentacle.




'''Squiddly''': What a sore head! I'm gonna find someone who appreciates my talents.
'''Squiddly:''' What a sore head! I'm gonna find someone who appreciates my talents.




'''Manager''': A talking octopus. Hey, this is what I call typecasting!
'''Manager:''' A talking octopus. Hey, this is what I call typecasting!




'''The Crusher''': The Crusher don't work with a referee. It makes me feel I'm not trusted! <br>
'''The Crusher:''' The Crusher don't work with a referee. It makes me feel I'm not trusted! <br>
'''Referee''': Rule number one is, uh, when in doubt --- cut out!<br>
'''Referee:''' Rule number one is, uh, when in doubt --- cut out!<br>
'''Squiddly''': Hey, if this is play-acting, I'd better read the script.
'''Squiddly:''' Hey, if this is play-acting, I'd better read the script.


==Characters==
==Characters==
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| [[John Stephenson]]
| [[John Stephenson]]
|-
|-
| [[Squiddly Diddly]]
| [[Squiddly Diddly (character)|Squiddly Diddly]]
| [[Paul Frees]]
| [[Paul Frees]]
|-
|-
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*** [[Bubbleland]]
*** [[Bubbleland]]


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


* United States: October 16, 1965 on ABC
==Vehicles==
*  


==Production==
==Production==
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===Filming===
===Filming===
==Music==
==Music==
* 0:00 - Squiddly Diddly main title theme ([[Hoyt Curtin]])
* 0:00 - Main title theme ([[Ted Nichols]])
 
==Release==
Dates are in order of release:
 
* United States: October 16, 1965 on NBC


==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
 
*


==Errors==
==Errors==
 
*


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
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| L'Échange
| L'Échange
| The Exchange
| The Exchange
|-
| '''Portuguese'''
| Uma Lula na Lona
| A Squid On the Canvas
|-
|-
| '''Spanish'''
| '''Spanish'''
| El Cambio  
| El Cambio  
| The Change
| The Change
|-
|}
|}


==Home availability==
==Home availability==
* In the United Kingdom:
* In the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]]:
** [[June 10]], [[1985]]: [[The Video Collection]] releases ''[[Squiddly Diddly (1985)|Squiddly Diddly]]'' on VHS.
** [[June 10]], [[1985]]: [[The Video Collection]] releases ''[[Squiddly Diddly (VHS)|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:
* In the United States:
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Latest revision as of 13:56, 12 April 2024

The Canvas Back Squid
Squiddly ties the Crusher up in knots.png
"Oh yeah? That's what you think."
Premiere date October 16, 1965
Run time 6:36
Starring Paul Frees
John Stephenson
Music composed by Ted Nichols
Writer(s) Tony Benedict
Dalton Sandifer
Director(s) William Hanna
Joseph Barbera
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Title card
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"The Canvas Back Squid" is the third episode of Squiddly Diddly season one, and came as a segment of The Secret Squirrel Show. It aired on October 16, 1965 on NBC. 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 tricked into taking the place of a pro-wrestler called The Octopus.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Squiddly: Uh oh, this is getting a little out of hand -- uh, I mean, tentacle.


Squiddly: What a sore head! I'm gonna find someone who appreciates my talents.


Manager: A talking octopus. Hey, this is what I call typecasting!


The Crusher: The Crusher don't work with a referee. It makes me feel I'm not trusted!
Referee: Rule number one is, uh, when in doubt --- cut out!
Squiddly: Hey, if this is play-acting, I'd better read the script.

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

Objects

Vehicles

Production

Development

Filming

Music

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: October 16, 1965 on NBC

Behind the scenes

Errors

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning
French L'Échange The Exchange
Portuguese Uma Lula na Lona A Squid On the Canvas
Spanish El Cambio The Change

Home availability

References

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