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'''"The Tar Monster"''' is the fifth episode of ''[[The Scooby-Doo Show]]'' season three, and the twenty-ninth overall. It aired on [[October 7]], [[1978]] on [[ABC]]. | '''"The Tar Monster"''' is the fifth episode of ''[[The Scooby-Doo Show]]'' season three, and the twenty-ninth overall. It aired on [[October 7]], [[1978]] on [[ABC]]. | ||
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===Filming=== | ===Filming=== | ||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
The | The music was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]], who was credited as musical director, with musical supervision from [[Paul DeKorte]]. | ||
==Release== | ==Release== | ||
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==Everlasting influence== | ==Everlasting influence== | ||
* The Tar Monster is used as a villain in the video game the gang gets sucked into in the direct-to-video film ''[[Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase]]''. | * The Tar Monster is used as a villain in the video game the gang gets sucked into in the direct-to-video film ''[[Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase (film)|Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase]]''. | ||
==Critical reception== | ==Critical reception== | ||
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* In the United States: | * In the United States: | ||
** [[April 10]], [[2007]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: The Complete Third Season]]'' on DVD. | ** [[April 10]], [[2007]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: The Complete Third Season]]'' on DVD. | ||
** [[November 9]], [[2010]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: The Complete Series]]'' (limited edition) on DVD. | ** [[November 9]], [[2010]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: The Complete Series (DVD)|Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: The Complete Series]]'' (limited edition) on DVD. | ||
** [[November 13]], [[2012]]: Warner Home Video releases ''Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: The Complete Series'' on DVD. | ** [[November 13]], [[2012]]: Warner Home Video releases ''Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: The Complete Series'' on DVD. | ||
** [[June 6]], [[2017]]: Warner Home Video releases ''Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: The Complete Third Season'' (Hanna-Barbera Diamond Collection edition) on DVD. | ** [[June 6]], [[2017]]: Warner Home Video releases ''Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: The Complete Third Season'' (Hanna-Barbera Diamond Collection edition) on DVD. | ||
** [[September 9]], [[2020]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: The Complete Series (BD)|Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!]]'' on Blu-ray Disc. | ** [[September 9]], [[2020]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: The Complete Series (BD)|Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: The Complete Series]]'' on Blu-ray Disc. | ||
* In the United Kingdom: | * In the United Kingdom and [[Ireland]]: | ||
** [[November 21]], [[2011]]: Warner Home Video releases ''Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: The Complete Series'' on DVD. | ** [[November 21]], [[2011]]: Warner Home Video releases ''Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: The Complete Series'' on DVD. | ||
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| Music composed by | Hoyt Curtin |
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"The Tar Monster" is the fifth episode of The Scooby-Doo Show season three, and the twenty-ninth overall. It aired on October 7, 1978 on ABC.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Characters
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Organizations
Locations
Objects
Vehicles
Production
Development
Filming
Music
The music was composed by Hoyt Curtin, who was credited as musical director, with musical supervision from Paul DeKorte.
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- United States: October 7, 1978 on ABC
Behind the scenes
Errors
Everlasting influence
- The Tar Monster is used as a villain in the video game the gang gets sucked into in the direct-to-video film Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase.
Critical reception
In other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Greek | Το Τέρας της Πίσσας | The Monster of the Tar |
| Hungarian | A szurokszörny | The Tar Monster |
| Portuguese | Monstro de Breu | Tar Monster |
Home availability
- In the United States:
- April 10, 2007: Warner Home Video releases Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: The Complete Third Season on DVD.
- November 9, 2010: Warner Home Video releases Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: The Complete Series (limited edition) on DVD.
- November 13, 2012: Warner Home Video releases Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: The Complete Series on DVD.
- June 6, 2017: Warner Home Video releases Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: The Complete Third Season (Hanna-Barbera Diamond Collection edition) on DVD.
- September 9, 2020: Warner Home Video releases Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: The Complete Series on Blu-ray Disc.
- In the United Kingdom and Ireland:
- November 21, 2011: Warner Home Video releases Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: The Complete Series on DVD.
