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==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
* The plot is the merger of two parodies | * The plot is the merger of two parodies; the first one is Wonderworld being a parody of Delos from the [[1973]] movie ''Westworld'', and the second is Mr. Marino being a parody of Mr. Roarke from the [[1977]] TV series ''Fantasy Island''. | ||
* Velma says "Jinkies" thrice. | * Velma says "Jinkies" thrice. | ||
* Shaggy says "Zoinks" twice. | * Shaggy says "Zoinks" twice. | ||
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==Errors== | ==Errors== | ||
* Why would a fake publication from the 19th | * Why would a fake publication from the 19th century print modern 20th-century news? | ||
* Scrappy gets bigger when he exits from inside the helmet. | * Scrappy gets bigger when he exits from inside the helmet. | ||
* Velma says "Jeepers," instead of Daphne. | * Velma says "Jeepers," instead of Daphne. | ||
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==Home availability== | ==Home availability== | ||
* In the United Kingdom and Ireland: | * In the United Kingdom and [[Ireland]]: | ||
** December [[1982]]: [[Guild Home Video]] releases ''[[Scooby and Scrappy-Doo: Cassette 1]]'' on VHS. | ** December [[1982]]: [[Guild Home Video]] releases ''[[Scooby and Scrappy-Doo: Cassette 1]]'' on VHS. | ||
** [[1983]]: Guild Home Video releases ''[[Scooby and Scrappy-Doo: Disc 1]]'' on LaserDisc. | ** [[1983]]: Guild Home Video releases ''[[Scooby and Scrappy-Doo: Disc 1]]'' on LaserDisc. | ||
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Revision as of 18:56, 5 February 2023
The Night Ghoul of Wonderworld | |
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Premiere date | September 29, 1979 |
Run time | 21:21 |
Starring | Don Messick Casey Kasem Heather North Pat Stevens Frank Welker Lennie Weinrib William Woodson |
Director(s) | Ray Patterson Carl Urbano Oscar Dufau George Gordon Charles A. Nichols Don Jurwich (voices) Alex Lovy (voices) |
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"The Night Ghoul of Wonderland" is the second episode of Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo season one. It aired on September 29, 1979 on ABC. It was directed by Ray Patterson, Carl Urbano, Oscar Dufau, George Gordon, Charles A. Nichols, Don Jurwich, and Alex Lovy.
In Wonderland's recreation of 19th century London, Velma gets to solve a mystery with the legendary Sherlock Holmes.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Shaggy: Sorry, Scrappy! We took a vote, and the cowards win!
Characters
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Organizations
- Mystery Incorporated
- Wonderland Inc.
- The London Times
Locations
- Earth
- United States
- Fake England
- Fake London
- Fake Tower of London
- Fake King Albert Station
- Fake Baker Street
- Fake Clock Tower
- Black Chapel's Fish 'N Chips
- Half Penny Bookstore
- Scotland Yard (mentioned)
- Fake London
- Hong Kong (mentioned)
Objects
- Crown Jewels
- The London Times newspaper
Vehicles
Production
Development
Filming
Music
The music was composed by Hoyt Curtin, credited as musical director, with supervision from Paul DeKorte.
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- United States: September 29, 1979 on ABC
Behind the scenes
- The plot is the merger of two parodies; the first one is Wonderworld being a parody of Delos from the 1973 movie Westworld, and the second is Mr. Marino being a parody of Mr. Roarke from the 1977 TV series Fantasy Island.
- Velma says "Jinkies" thrice.
- Shaggy says "Zoinks" twice.
- Mrs. Hudson isn't explicitly identified on-screen.
Errors
- Why would a fake publication from the 19th century print modern 20th-century news?
- Scrappy gets bigger when he exits from inside the helmet.
- Velma says "Jeepers," instead of Daphne.
Critical reception
In other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Greek | Το Νυχτοφάντασμα της Χώρας των Θαυμάτων Ο Δαίμονας της Νύχτας |
To Nightghost of the Land of Wonders The Demon of the Night |
Home availability
- In the United Kingdom and Ireland:
- December 1982: Guild Home Video releases Scooby and Scrappy-Doo: Cassette 1 on VHS.
- 1983: Guild Home Video releases Scooby and Scrappy-Doo: Disc 1 on LaserDisc.
- In the United States:
- April 28, 2015: Warner Home Video releases Scooby-Doo! and Scrappy-Doo!: The Complete Season 1 on DVD.