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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 [[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 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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==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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Revision as of 05:12, 25 June 2022

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 Hoyt Curtin
Writer(s) Tony Benedict
Dalton Sandifer
Director(s) William Hanna
Joseph Barbera
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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 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 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

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: October 16, 1965 on ABC

Production

Development

Filming

Music

Behind the scenes

Errors

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning
French L'Échange The Exchange
Spanish El Cambio The Change

Home availability

References