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|premiere= [[May 27]], [[1999]] | |premiere= [[May 27]], [[1999]] | ||
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|cast= [[Catherine Cavadini]]<br />[[Tara Charendoff]]<br />[[E.G. Daily]]<br />[[Tom | |cast= [[Catherine Cavadini]]<br />[[Tara Charendoff]]<br />[[E.G. Daily]]<br />[[Tom Kane]]<br />[[Tom Kenny]]<br />[[Kevin M. Richardson]] | ||
|music= [[James L. Venable]]<br />[[Thomas Chase]]<br />[[Steve Rucker]] | |music= [[James L. Venable]]<br />[[Thomas Chase]]<br />[[Steve Rucker]] | ||
|writers= [[Jason Butler Rote]] | |writers= [[Jason Butler Rote]] | ||
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'''"Uh Oh Dynamo"''' is the thirteenth and final episode of ''[[The Powerpuff Girls (1998 TV series)|The Powerpuff Girls]]'' season one. It aired on [[May 27]], [[1999]] on [[Cartoon Network]]. It was written by [[Jason Butler Rote]] and [[Jason Butler Rote]], and directed by [[Genndy Tartakovsky]] and series creator, [[Craig McCracken]]. | '''"Uh Oh Dynamo"''' is the thirteenth and final episode of ''[[The Powerpuff Girls (1998 TV series)|The Powerpuff Girls]]'' season one, and the twenty-fourth episode overall. It aired on [[May 27]], [[1999]] on [[Cartoon Network]]. It was written by [[Jason Butler Rote]] and [[Jason Butler Rote]], and directed by [[Genndy Tartakovsky]] and series creator, [[Craig McCracken]]. | ||
Professor Utomium, concered about the safety of the girls, builds a giant robot dubbed Dynamo for their missions. | |||
==Detailed summary== | ==Detailed summary== | ||
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Mojo Jojo]] | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Mojo Jojo]] | ||
|style="background-color:# | |style="background-color:#fffff00"| N/A | ||
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[List of unnamed Powerpuff Girls characters|Fish balloon monster #2]] | |style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[List of unnamed Powerpuff Girls characters|Fish balloon monster #2]] | ||
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***** [[Malph's]] | ***** [[Malph's]] | ||
***** | ***** Bowling alley | ||
***** [[Finny Gan's]] | ***** [[Finny Gan's]] | ||
***** [[Bagel Boy]] | ***** [[Bagel Boy]] | ||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
The episode was adapted from "Monster Trouble," one of four pilots by Craig McCracken during his CalArts days, when ''The Powerpuff Girls'' was still in the early development stage of being known as ''The Whoopass Girls!'' | |||
===Filming=== | ===Filming=== | ||
It was copyrighted in 1999. | It was copyrighted in 1999. | ||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
The main title theme and music were composed by [[James L. Venable]], [[Thomas Chase]], and [[Steve Rucker]]. The end title song was performed by [[Bis]]. The music was edited by [[Glenwood Editorial]]. | The [[The Powerpuff Girls (main theme)|main title theme]] and music were composed by [[James L. Venable]], [[Thomas Chase]], and [[Steve Rucker]]. The [[The Powerpuff Girls (end theme)|end title song]] was performed by [[Bis]]. The music was edited by [[Glenwood Editorial]]. | ||
==Release== | ==Release== | ||
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==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
* The episode title is a play on "Uh oh, Spaghetti-Os" | * The episode title is a play on thr Spaghetti-Os commercials, which featured the slogan "Uh oh, Spaghetti-Os!" | ||
* Blossom discovered her ice power in "[[Ice Sore]]." | * Blossom discovered her ice power in "[[Ice Sore]]." | ||
* The Professor has a coffee mug that has Science Con [[1985]] written on it. | * The Professor has a coffee mug that has Science Con [[1985]] written on it. | ||
* Dynamo is a parody of the Megazord | * Dynamo is a parody of various giant mecha from Japanese media; some of the likely influences include the Megazord/Daiyujin from ''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers''/''Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger'', Mazinger Z from the ''Mazinger Z'' anime, the Gundams in the ''Gundam'' franchise, and Mechagodzilla from the ''[[Godzilla]]'' films. | ||
* A citizen resembling [[Dexter]] from ''[[Dexter's Laboratory (TV series)|Dexter's Laboratory]]'' makes an appearance in this episode. | |||
==Errors== | ==Errors== | ||
* One of the second fish monster's spikes caused the destruction of a filled out stadium of people and incinerated several others. Oh, well. | * One of the second fish monster's spikes caused the destruction of a filled-out stadium of people and incinerated several others. Oh, well. | ||
==Everlasting influence== | ==Everlasting influence== | ||
* | * Dynamo returns in "[[Live & Let Dynamo]]." | ||
==Critical reception== | ==Critical reception== | ||
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** [[December 2]], [[2015]]: Madman Entertainment releases ''The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Series'' on DVD. | ** [[December 2]], [[2015]]: Madman Entertainment releases ''The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Series'' on DVD. | ||
** [[October 17]], [[2018]]: Madman Entertainment releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: 20th Anniversary Edition]]'' on DVD. | ** [[October 17]], [[2018]]: Madman Entertainment releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: 20th Anniversary Edition]]'' on DVD. | ||
* In the United Kingdom and [[Ireland]]: | |||
** [[2008]]: [[Ubisoft]] releases on ''[[Cartoon Network Candy Capers]]'' on DVD ROM/DVD. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:1999]] | |||
[[Category:Cartoon Network]] | |||
[[Category:Directed by Craig McCracken]] | [[Category:Directed by Craig McCracken]] | ||
[[Category:Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky]] | [[Category:Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky]] |
Latest revision as of 14:23, 11 January 2024
Uh Oh Dynamo | |
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Premiere date | May 27, 1999 |
Run time | 19:42 |
Starring | Catherine Cavadini Tara Charendoff E.G. Daily Tom Kane Tom Kenny Kevin M. Richardson |
Music composed by | James L. Venable Thomas Chase Steve Rucker |
Writer(s) | Jason Butler Rote |
Director(s) | Genndy Tartakovsky (also voices) Craig McCracken |
Animation director(s) | James T. Walker |
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"Uh Oh Dynamo" is the thirteenth and final episode of The Powerpuff Girls season one, and the twenty-fourth episode overall. It aired on May 27, 1999 on Cartoon Network. It was written by Jason Butler Rote and Jason Butler Rote, and directed by Genndy Tartakovsky and series creator, Craig McCracken.
Professor Utomium, concered about the safety of the girls, builds a giant robot dubbed Dynamo for their missions.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Narrator: So once again, the day is saved... Uh, destroyed... Thanks to the Powerpuff Girls! Well, actually, the Professor. Just because you're a genius, doesn't make you a smart guy.
Characters
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Organizations
- Powerpuff Girls
- Townsville Tribune (mentioned)
- Townsville News (mentioned)
Locations
- Earth
- United States
- Pokey Oaks County
- Townsville
- Stadium
- Museum
- Train station
- Townsville Hall
- Le Dunne King Donnet
- Pokey Oaks Kindergarten
- Townsville Park
- Townsville Central Park
- Malph's
- Bowling alley
- Finny Gan's
- Bagel Boy
- Saul's Deli
- Matzos Kosherama
- El Burrito Loco!
- Little Tokyo
- Utonium residence
- Binkety Bonk Bank
- O'Ray
- Townsville
- South Dakota
- Pokey Oaks County
- United States
- The Moon
Objects
- Octi
- Dynamo
- Powerpuff Hotline
- Townsville Tribune newspaper
- Townsville News newspaper
Vehicles
- Magneto Leva-Train
- Mayor's limo
- Professor Utonium's helicopter
Production
Development
The episode was adapted from "Monster Trouble," one of four pilots by Craig McCracken during his CalArts days, when The Powerpuff Girls was still in the early development stage of being known as The Whoopass Girls!
Filming
It was copyrighted in 1999.
Music
The main title theme and music were composed by James L. Venable, Thomas Chase, and Steve Rucker. The end title song was performed by Bis. The music was edited by Glenwood Editorial.
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- United States: May 27, 1999 on Cartoon Network
Behind the scenes
- The episode title is a play on thr Spaghetti-Os commercials, which featured the slogan "Uh oh, Spaghetti-Os!"
- Blossom discovered her ice power in "Ice Sore."
- The Professor has a coffee mug that has Science Con 1985 written on it.
- Dynamo is a parody of various giant mecha from Japanese media; some of the likely influences include the Megazord/Daiyujin from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger, Mazinger Z from the Mazinger Z anime, the Gundams in the Gundam franchise, and Mechagodzilla from the Godzilla films.
- A citizen resembling Dexter from Dexter's Laboratory makes an appearance in this episode.
Errors
- One of the second fish monster's spikes caused the destruction of a filled-out stadium of people and incinerated several others. Oh, well.
Everlasting influence
- Dynamo returns in "Live & Let Dynamo."
Critical reception
In other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Home availability
- In the United States:
- May 30, 2000: Warner Home Video releases The Powerpuff Girls: Bubblevicious on VHS.
- November 7, 2000: Warner Home Video releases The Powerpuff Girls: Powerpuff Bluff on DVD.
- June 19, 2007: Warner Home Video releases The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete First Season on DVD.
- January 20, 2009: Warner Home Video releases The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Series: 10th Anniversary Collection on DVD.
- In Japan:
- February 28, 2002: ??? releases The Powerpuff Girls: Volume 4 on DVD.
- In Australia:
- April 16, 2007: Madman Entertainment releases The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Season 1 on DVD.
- December 2, 2015: Madman Entertainment releases The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Series on DVD.
- October 17, 2018: Madman Entertainment releases The Powerpuff Girls: 20th Anniversary Edition on DVD.
- In the United Kingdom and Ireland:
- 2008: Ubisoft releases on Cartoon Network Candy Capers on DVD ROM/DVD.