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'''"The Devlin Made Me Do It"''' is the third episode of ''[[Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law]]'' season two, and the twelfth overall. It aired on April 25, 2004 | '''"The Devlin Made Me Do It"''' is the third episode of ''[[Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law]]'' season two, and the twelfth overall. It aired on April 25, 2004 on [[Cartoon Network]]'s [[Adult Swim]] block. It was written by [[Jeffrey G. Olsen]], [[Michael Ouweleen]], and [[Erik Richter]], and directed by [[Richard Ferguson-Hull]]. The [[Hanna-Barbera]] series ridiculed in this episode is ''[[Devlin (TV series)|Devlin]]''. | ||
==Detailed summary== | ==Detailed summary== | ||
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==Music== | ==Music== | ||
The music | The music was composed by [[Michael Kohler]]. | ||
==Release== | |||
Dates are in order of release: | |||
* United States: April 25, 2004 on Adult Swim (Cartoon Network) | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
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* The Prostitutes of the Caribbean ride is a parody of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean ride, although has become much more popular as a film series, which started in 2003, a year before this episode aired. | * The Prostitutes of the Caribbean ride is a parody of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean ride, although has become much more popular as a film series, which started in 2003, a year before this episode aired. | ||
* One of the places on the map ends with Ferguson-Hull named after the director. | * One of the places on the map ends with Ferguson-Hull named after the director. | ||
* Cleveland died a month after this episode aired. She was replaced by [[Paget Brewster]] in " | * Cleveland died a month after this episode aired. She was replaced by [[Paget Brewster]] in "Grodin." | ||
* Seal was also replaced by Delisle in "Grodin", as he quit acting a year after this episode. | * Seal was also replaced by Delisle in "Grodin", as he quit acting a year after this episode. | ||
* Ouweleen, Richter, and Ferguson-Hull provide audio commentary for this episode on DVD releases. There is also a second audio commentary from the standards and legal side with [[James Bagley]], [[Lorraine Lavender]], and [[Evan W Adler]]. | * Ouweleen, Richter, and Ferguson-Hull provide audio commentary for this episode on DVD releases. There is also a second audio commentary from the standards and legal side with [[James Bagley]], [[Lorraine Lavender]], and [[Evan W Adler]]. | ||
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* For some reason, Bobby's parents are missing. | * For some reason, Bobby's parents are missing. | ||
==Everlasting influence== | |||
* Bobby sues Ernie again in "[[Grodin]]." | |||
==Critical reception= | |||
==Home availability== | ==Home availability== | ||
* | * * In the United States, it was first released onto DVD as part of ''[[Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: Volume One]]'' on April 12, 2005, by [[Warner Home Video]]. | ||
* In the UK, [[Revolver Entertainment]] released the same DVD set on November 3, 2008, then re-released the episode as part of ''[[Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: Seasons 1,2 & 3]]'' on December 7, 2009. | |||
* In Australia, [[Madman Entertainment]] released the same set on April 7, 2007, then re-released the episode as part of ''[[Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: The Complete Cases]]'' on November 28, 2012. | |||
==References== | ==References== |
Revision as of 14:53, 9 May 2021
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Premiere date | April 25, 2004 |
Run time | 11:48 |
Writer(s) | Jeffrey G. Olsen Michael Ouweleen and Erik Richter |
Director(s) | Richard Ferguson-Hull |
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"The Devlin Made Me Do It" is the third episode of Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law season two, and the twelfth overall. It aired on April 25, 2004 on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block. It was written by Jeffrey G. Olsen, Michael Ouweleen, and Erik Richter, and directed by Richard Ferguson-Hull. The Hanna-Barbera series ridiculed in this episode is Devlin.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Characters
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Organizations
Locations
- United States
- Washington, D.C.
- Sebben & Sebben offices
- Country club
- Courthouse
- The Birdcage
- Devland
- Washington, D.C.
- Azusa
Objects
- So You're Having an Eaglet
- Ol' Dirty Carny
- Wheelies
- Bus Jumping
- Fundamentals of Stock Market Investing
- How to Jump a Ravine on Your Bicycle Comma Bobby
Vehicles
- Ernie Devlin's motorcycle
Production
Development
Filming
The producers wanted Devlin's instructional series to be presented as DVDs, instead of VHSes, to keep the series relevant.
The TV ratings weren't allowed to be exact, so they all had to be slightly altered.
Music
The music was composed by Michael Kohler.
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- United States: April 25, 2004 on Adult Swim (Cartoon Network)
Behind the scenes
- The episode title is a play on "The Devil made me do it."
- Harvey alludes to the Evil Knievel connection by calling Devlin Knevlin.
- The Prostitutes of the Caribbean ride is a parody of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean ride, although has become much more popular as a film series, which started in 2003, a year before this episode aired.
- One of the places on the map ends with Ferguson-Hull named after the director.
- Cleveland died a month after this episode aired. She was replaced by Paget Brewster in "Grodin."
- Seal was also replaced by Delisle in "Grodin", as he quit acting a year after this episode.
- Ouweleen, Richter, and Ferguson-Hull provide audio commentary for this episode on DVD releases. There is also a second audio commentary from the standards and legal side with James Bagley, Lorraine Lavender, and Evan W Adler.
Errors
- For some reason, Bobby's parents are missing.
Everlasting influence
- Bobby sues Ernie again in "Grodin."
=Critical reception
Home availability
- * In the United States, it was first released onto DVD as part of Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: Volume One on April 12, 2005, by Warner Home Video.
- In the UK, Revolver Entertainment released the same DVD set on November 3, 2008, then re-released the episode as part of Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: Seasons 1,2 & 3 on December 7, 2009.
- In Australia, Madman Entertainment released the same set on April 7, 2007, then re-released the episode as part of Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: The Complete Cases on November 28, 2012.