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'''"Turner Classic Birdman"''' is the fifth episode of ''[[Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law]]'' season three, and the twenty-fifth overall. It aired on August 21, 2005 on [[Cartoon Network]]'s [[Adult Swim]] block. It was written by series creators, [[Michael Ouweleen]] and [[Erik Richter]], produced by [[Evan W. Adler]], and directed by [[Richard Ferguson-Hull]]. The [[Hanna-Barbera]] series ridiculed in this episode is ''[[Birdman (segments)|Birdman]]'' itself.
'''"Turner Classic Birdman"''' is the fifth episode of ''[[Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law]]'' season three, and the twenty-fifth overall. It aired on [[August 21]], [[2005]] on [[Cartoon Network]]'s [[Adult Swim]] block. It was written by series creators, [[Michael Ouweleen]] and [[Erik Richter]], produced by [[Evan W. Adler]], and directed by [[Richard Ferguson-Hull]]. The [[Hanna-Barbera]] series ridiculed in this episode is ''[[Birdman (segments)|Birdman]]'' itself.


Robert Osborne of Turner Classic Movies presents "Busy Day for Birdman," which bridges the gap between ''Birdman'' and ''Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law''.
Robert Osborne of Turner Classic Movies presents "Busy Day for Birdman," which bridges the gap between ''Birdman'' and ''Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law''.
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==Locations==
==Locations==
* [[Virginia]]
* [[Earth]]
** [[Arlington]]
** [[United States]]
*** [[The Pentagon]]
*** [[Virginia]]
* [[Birdman's lair]]
**** [[Arlington]]
* Reducto's lair
***** [[The Pentagon]]
* Mentok's lair
*** [[Birdman's lair]]
* X's lair
*** Reducto's lair
* [[Washington, D.C.]]
*** Mentok's lair
** Sebben & Sebben offices
*** X's lair
*** [[Washington, D.C.]]
**** Sebben & Sebben offices


==Objects==
==Objects==
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===Filming===
===Filming===
==Music==
==Music==
The music was composed by [[Michael Kohler]].
The score was composed by [[Michael Kohler]].


==Release==
==Release==
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==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
* The episode title and opening of the episode is a parody of Turner Classic Movies, hosted by Robert Osborne at the time.
* The episode title and opening of the episode is a parody of Turner Classic Movies, hosted by Robert Osborne at the time.
* As Osbourne talks about Birdman's past superhero career, the title cards of the Birdman episode "[[Morto the Marauder]]", and the ''[[Galaxy Trio (segments)|Galaxy Trio]]'' episode "[[Revolt of the Robots]]" are displayed on screen.
* As Osbourne talks about Birdman's past superhero career, the title cards of the Birdman episode "[[Morto the Marauder]]," and the ''[[Galaxy Trio (segments)|Galaxy Trio]]'' episode "[[Revolt of the Robots]]" are displayed on screen.
* The whole episode except for the final scene with Harvey, is presented in the original style of ''Birdman'', even the end credits. The only time it's indicated that it's still a ''Harvey Birdman'' episode is from Osborne.
* The whole episode except for the final scene with Harvey, is presented in the original style of ''Birdman'', even the end credits. The only time it's indicated that it's still a ''Harvey Birdman'' episode is from Osborne.
* This is the fourth episode to get a title card, although it is done for the "Busy Day for Birdman" segment.
* This is the fourth episode to get a title card, although it is done for the "Busy Day for Birdman" segment.
* Birdman asking for "Threepio" to shut down the trash compactors on the detention level, is taken from a line said by [[Mark Hamill|Luke Skywalker]] in the film ''Star Wars Episode V: A New Hope''.
* Birdman asking for "Threepio" to shut down the trash compactors on the detention level, is taken from a line said by [[Mark Hamill|Luke Skywalker]] in the film ''Star Wars Episode V: A New Hope''.
* ''Double Indemnity'' is a real film released by [[Paramount Pictures]] in 1944, which Osbourne suddenly starts talking about at the end of the episode.
* ''Double Indemnity'' is a real film released by [[Paramount Pictures]] in [[1944]], which Osbourne suddenly starts talking about at the end of the episode.


==Errors==
==Errors==
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==Critical reception==
==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 Three]]'' on July 24, 2007, by [[Warner Home Video]].
* In the United States:
* In the UK, [[Revolver Entertainment]] first released the episode onto DVD as part of ''[[Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: Seasons 1,2 & 3]]'' on December 7, 2009, then separately put out the same volume 3 set on April 12, 2010.
** [[July 24]], [[2007]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: Volume Three]]'' on DVD.
* In Australia, [[Madman Entertainment]] released the same set on August 6, 2008, then re-released the episode as part of ''[[Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: The Complete Cases]]'' on November 28, 2012.
* In [[Australia]]:
** [[August 6]], [[2008]]: [[Madman Entertainment]] releases ''Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: Volume Two'' on DVD.
** [[November 28]], [[2012]]: Madman Entertainment releases ''[[Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: The Complete Cases]]'' on DVD.
* In the United Kingdom:
** [[December 7]], [[2009]]: Revolver Entertainment releases ''[[Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: Seasons 1,2 & 3]]'' on DVD.
** [[April 12]], [[2010]]: [[Revolver Entertainment]] releases ''Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law: Volume One'' on DVD.


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 19:09, 4 October 2021

Turner Classic Birdman
Busy Day for Birdman title card.png
Premiere date August 21, 2005
Music composed by Michael Kohler
Writer(s) Michael Ouweleen and Erik Richter
Director(s) Richard Ferguson-Hull
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"Turner Classic Birdman" is the fifth episode of Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law season three, and the twenty-fifth overall. It aired on August 21, 2005 on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block. It was written by series creators, Michael Ouweleen and Erik Richter, produced by Evan W. Adler, and directed by Richard Ferguson-Hull. The Hanna-Barbera series ridiculed in this episode is Birdman itself.

Robert Osborne of Turner Classic Movies presents "Busy Day for Birdman," which bridges the gap between Birdman and Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Live-action Robert Osborne Himself
General Unavailable
Reducto Stephen Colbert
Birdman Gary Cole
Avenger Unavailable
Falcon 7 Stephen Colbert
Vulturo Neil Ross
Mentok the Mindtaker John Michael Higgins
Mamie Van Doren
Mentok the Mindtaker Peter MacNicol
Birdman's date N/A
Harvey Birdman Gary Cole
Mr. Peebles
Mr. Dibble
Fred MacMurray
Barbara Stanwyck
Fred Capra
Lucille Reyburn
Frank Fay
Robert Taylor


Organizations

Locations

Objects

Vehicles

  • X's jet

Production

Development

Filming

Music

The score was composed by Michael Kohler.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

Behind the scenes

  • The episode title and opening of the episode is a parody of Turner Classic Movies, hosted by Robert Osborne at the time.
  • As Osbourne talks about Birdman's past superhero career, the title cards of the Birdman episode "Morto the Marauder," and the Galaxy Trio episode "Revolt of the Robots" are displayed on screen.
  • The whole episode except for the final scene with Harvey, is presented in the original style of Birdman, even the end credits. The only time it's indicated that it's still a Harvey Birdman episode is from Osborne.
  • This is the fourth episode to get a title card, although it is done for the "Busy Day for Birdman" segment.
  • Birdman asking for "Threepio" to shut down the trash compactors on the detention level, is taken from a line said by Luke Skywalker in the film Star Wars Episode V: A New Hope.
  • Double Indemnity is a real film released by Paramount Pictures in 1944, which Osbourne suddenly starts talking about at the end of the episode.

Errors

  • Peter MacNicol is credited as Peter Mac Nicol.

Critical reception

Home availability

References

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