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* This episode's plot is parody of the [[wikipedia:Battle of the Little Bighorn|Battle of the Little Bighorn]] in 1876, and as such lampooned the general outline of said event.
** The episode title is play on Custer's Last Stand, a title given to the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
** The setting takes place in Little Bighorn, which in reality is the [[wikipedia:Little_Bighorn_River|Little Bighorn River]] in southern Montana.
** General George Custard is a caricature of Lt. Colonel [[wikipedia:George Armstrong Custer|George Armstrong Custer]], who played a role in his demise in the actual battle.
** Both this episode and the Battle of the Little Bighorn conclude in a similar fate, with the Indians becoming victorious and General Custard's troops defeated in the end.
* Since it was made in the [[1960s]], this episode contains stereotypes of Native Americans that would not be acceptable by today's standards.


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* For some reason, General Custard has three men as his troops.


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Touché's Last Stand
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Premiere date April 29, 1963
Run time 4:40
Starring Bill Thompson
Alan Reed
Doug Young
Director(s) William Hanna
Joseph Barbera
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"Touché's Last Stand" is the ninth episode of Touché Turtle and Dum Dum season two, and the thirty-fifth overall, which came as part of The Hanna-Barbera New Cartoon Series. It aired on April 29, 1963 in syndication. It was produced and directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the founders of Hanna-Barbera.

During the scene of a famous Indian battle, General George Custard is surrounded by Indians, and calls for Touché's help.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Narrator Unavailable
General George Custard Doug Young
Blue coated man Unavailable
Touché Turtle Bill Thompson
Dum Dum Alan Reed
Indian Alan Reed


Locations

Objects

  • Touché's sword

Vehicles

Release

Dates are in order of release.

  • United States: April 29, 1963 in syndication

Production

Development

Music

Behind the scenes

  • This episode's plot is parody of the Battle of the Little Bighorn in 1876, and as such lampooned the general outline of said event.
    • The episode title is play on Custer's Last Stand, a title given to the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
    • The setting takes place in Little Bighorn, which in reality is the Little Bighorn River in southern Montana.
    • General George Custard is a caricature of Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer, who played a role in his demise in the actual battle.
    • Both this episode and the Battle of the Little Bighorn conclude in a similar fate, with the Indians becoming victorious and General Custard's troops defeated in the end.
  • Since it was made in the 1960s, this episode contains stereotypes of Native Americans that would not be acceptable by today's standards.

Errors

  • For some reason, General Custard has three men as his troops.

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

  • Not available yet. 😢

References