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'''"Video World"''' is the ninth episode of ''[[Richie Rich (TV series)]]'' season four. It premiered on [[November 19]], [[1983]] on [[ABC]] as part of the eleventh episode of ''[[The Monchhichis/Little Rascals/Richie Rich Show]]''.
'''"Video World"''' is the ninth episode of ''[[Richie Rich (TV series)|Richie Rich]]'' season four, and the final episode of the series. It premiered on [[November 19]], [[1983]] on [[ABC]] as part of the eleventh episode of ''[[The Monchhichis/Little Rascals/Richie Rich Show]]''. It was written by [[Mark Evanier]].


After Richie and his friends investigate the disappearance of video games in a downtown arcade, they learn that a powerful villain named Computo has stolen all the computer chips which give him more power and vows to gain more power to rule the world.
After Richie and his friends investigate the disappearance of video games in a downtown arcade, they learn that a powerful villain named Computo has stolen all the computer chips which give him more power and vows to gain more power to rule the world.
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Pee Wee Friendly]]
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Pee Wee Friendly]]
|style="background-color:#ffff00"| N/A
|style="background-color:#ffff00"| N/A
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Richie Rich]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Richie Rich (character)|Richie Rich]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Sparky Marcus]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Sparky Marcus]]
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Dollar]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Dollar]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Frank Welker]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Frank Welker (actor)|Frank Welker]]
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Bascomb]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Bascomb]]
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Computo]]
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Computo]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Frank Welker]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Frank Welker
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|style="background-color:#FDB56C" colspan="2"| [[Irona]]
|style="background-color:#FDB56C" colspan="2"| [[Irona]]
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Police officer]]
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Police officer
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* Bascomb's limousine
* Bascomb's limousine
* Private jet
* Private jet
==Production==
==Production==
===Development===
===Development===
===Filming===
===Filming===
==Music==
==Music==
The score was composed by Hoyt Curtin.
The music was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]].
 
==Release==
==Release==
Dates are in order of release:
Dates are in order of release:


* United States: November 19, 1983 on ABC.
* United States: November 19, 1983 on ABC


==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
* This is the only Zillion Dollar Adventures segment to not air in syndication, but is available on the Boomerang streaming service.
* This is the only ''Zillion Dollar Adventures'' segment to not air in syndication, but is available on the Boomerang streaming service.
* This episode features the final appearances of Richie Rich, Gloria Glad, Freckles Friendly, Professor Keenbean, Dollar and Bascomb.
* This episode features the final appearances of Richie, Gloria, Freckles, Bascomb, and Professor Keenbean.
* This episode features the only appearance of Freckles' younger brother, Pee Wee Friendly.
* This episode features the only appearance of Freckles's younger brother, Pee Wee.
* This episode features Bascomb's first voice role in three years - his last voice role was in "[[Spring Cleaning]]" in season one.
* This episode features Bascomb's first voice role in three years - his last voice role was in "[[Spring Cleaning]]" in season one.
* Richie and Dollar being transported into a video game is likely inspired by the Walt Disney film ''Tron''.
* Richie and Dollar being transported into a video game is likely inspired by the Walt Disney film ''Tron''.


==Errors==
==Errors==
*
==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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==Home availability==
==Home availability==
* ''Richie Rich: Priceless Toys'' VHS (1995)
* In the United States:
** [[1995]]: [[Turner Home Entertainment]] releases ''[[Richie Rich: Priceless Toys]]'' on VHS.


==References==
==References==
<references/>
[[Category:1983]]
[[Category:ABC]]
[[Category:Episodes]]
[[Category:Hanna-Barbera]]
[[Category:Richie Rich episodes]]
[[Category:Richie Rich]]
[[Category:Written by Mark Evanier]]

Latest revision as of 21:34, 3 May 2024

Video World
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Network ABC
Premiere date November 19, 1983
Run time 11:04
Music composed by Hoyt Curtin
Writer(s) Mark Evanier
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"Video World" is the ninth episode of Richie Rich season four, and the final episode of the series. It premiered on November 19, 1983 on ABC as part of the eleventh episode of The Monchhichis/Little Rascals/Richie Rich Show. It was written by Mark Evanier.

After Richie and his friends investigate the disappearance of video games in a downtown arcade, they learn that a powerful villain named Computo has stolen all the computer chips which give him more power and vows to gain more power to rule the world.

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Freckles Friendly Unavailable
Pee Wee Friendly N/A
Richie Rich Sparky Marcus
Gloria Glad Nancy Cartwright
Professor Keenbean William Callaway
Dollar Frank Welker
Bascomb Unavailable
Computo Frank Welker
Irona
Police officer Unavailable


Locations

Objects

Vehicles

  • Bascomb's limousine
  • Private jet

Production

Development

Filming

Music

The music was composed by Hoyt Curtin.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: November 19, 1983 on ABC

Behind the scenes

  • This is the only Zillion Dollar Adventures segment to not air in syndication, but is available on the Boomerang streaming service.
  • This episode features the final appearances of Richie, Gloria, Freckles, Bascomb, and Professor Keenbean.
  • This episode features the only appearance of Freckles's younger brother, Pee Wee.
  • This episode features Bascomb's first voice role in three years - his last voice role was in "Spring Cleaning" in season one.
  • Richie and Dollar being transported into a video game is likely inspired by the Walt Disney film Tron.

Errors

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

References