Hello Nice Warners/La Behemoth/Little Old Slappy from Pasadena

Episode aired Sep 29, 1993
Not Rated
22m

IMDb RATING

7.9/10

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Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, Rob Paulsen, and Paul Rugg in Animaniacs (1993)

Animal Adventure Farce Hand-Drawn Animation Parody Quirky Comedy Sketch Comedy Slapstick Urban Adventure Adventure Animation

Hello Nice Warners "tells the story of what happens when the Warners siblings are cast in a new film by the comedy genius, Mr. Director. Later, when their maid quits, the Hip Hippos try to c...Read allHello Nice Warners "tells the story of what happens when the Warners siblings are cast in a new film by the comedy genius, Mr. Director. Later, when their maid quits, the Hip Hippos try to cope on their own in" La Behemoth, "a parody of a tragic opera. Finally," Little Old Slappy...Read allHello Nice Warners "tells the story of what happens when the Warners siblings are cast in a new film by the comedy genius, Mr. Director. Later, when their maid quits, the Hip Hippos try to cope on their own in" La Behemoth, "a parody of a tragic opera. Finally," Little Old Slappy From Pasadena "takes her powerful sports car for a drive around town, set to the tune of...Read all

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Rob Paulsen

Yakko Warner
(voice)

Jess Harnell

Wakko Warner
(voice)

Tress MacNeille

Dot Warner
(voice)
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Frank Welker

Ralph the Guard
(voice)
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Wendy Knudsen

Marita Hippo
(singing voice)

Raymond McLeod

Flavio Hippo
(singing voice)

Sherri Stoner

Slappy Squirrel
(voice)

Paul Rugg

Mr. Director
(voice)

Storyline

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Trivia
The director is a parody of comedian Jerry Lewis, not of rock 'n' roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis.

Quotes
Mr. Director:I'm balled over. That was good. You kids got it. You got that special zingy thing. That thing that only comes from here.
[Points at Yakko's chest]
Yakko Warner:That's just a spaghetti stain.
Mr. Director:See, that's funny. You're wack-o!
Yakko Warner:No.
[Grabs Wakko]
Yakko Warner:This is Wakko.
Mr. Director:You're funny!
Yakko Warner:No, I'm Yakko. And, that's Dot.
Dot Warner:Have we met before?
Mr. Director:[Crazy Voice]Oh! I love these kids! They are so funny! Sweet kids who look like puppies! Flamiel!
[Normal voice]
Mr. Director:Where're you kids going?
Yakko Warner:Gen Murray's house?
Mr. Director:You kids are gonna be in my movie.
Yakko Warner,Wakko Warner,Dot Warner:[to audience]Movie?
Mr. Director:Who are you talking to?
Wakko Warner:The people watching on TV.
Mr. Director:Peoples? What peoples?
[Crazy voice]
Mr. Director:Hello, nice people in the TV!
[Normal Voice]
Mr. Director:Hey! I don't see any... where'd they go? Ah, there you are!
[Crazy Voice]
Mr. Director:Nice kids, we're with the movie gonna do a thing!
Yakko Warner,Wakko Warner,Dot Warner:AAAAAAAAAAH!
[Try to run out the door]
Ralph the Guard:Duh! Where are they?
Yakko Warner:[Shuts the door]Okay, Mr. Penzoil Head, you talked us into it. We'll do your movie.
Mr. Director:[Crazy voice]Oh1 You'll do! The mov...! You'll do the! Happy! I am! So much! Oil!
Yakko Warner,Wakko Warner,Dot Warner:[to audience]Be afraid! Be very afraid!

Connections
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Soundtracks
Little Old Lady from Pasadena
Written byJan Berry
Performed byJan & Dean

User reviews1

Review

Featured review

10/10

Warners, behemoths and Slappy

Love animation to bits. It was a big part of my life as a child, especially Disney, Looney Tunes, Hanna Barbera and Tom and Jerry (with tastes broadening further getting older with Pixar, Studio Ghibli and some of the more mature animations out there), and still love it to this day as a young adult whether it's film, television or cartoons. Actually appreciate it even more now, with more knowledge of the different animation styles, directors, studios and what work went into them.

'Animaniacs' has always been one of my favourites. From an early age, it always stood out as one of the most colourful, unique, funniest and cleverest shows, animated and otherwise, ever made. It is not to be dismissed as a show just for children. There is plenty for children to enjoy, any child who loves great animation, humour to laugh at and unique characters will be in heaven. There is more than plenty for adults too, especially the hugely clever in-jokes/poking fun that is likely to be better understood by older viewers with more familiarity for what is being referenced and poked fun at.

This is another wonderful episode, one of my personal favourites of the first season.

In both segments, the animation is very well done, with vibrant colouring, crisp beautiful backgrounds and convincing movements for the characters. The music is not only catchy it is actually memorable as well, with an instantly hummable main theme.

The scripts and humour are witty and hilarious with clever references and inside jokes, present in especially "Little Old Slappy from Pasadena". As are the situations no matter how silly they are the characters get into. This all springs from a great concept, some shows have a great concept but don't live up to it.

'Animaniacs' was always one of the finest examples of execution of a great concept doing that and superbly, with the story line here being funny and endearing. The characters are immensely likable with unique personalities, with no exception. The Warners are as endearing as ever while Slappy steals the show.

Characters that are brilliantly voiced by the likes of Rob Paulsen, Tress MacNeille, Jess Harnell, Frank Welker and Jeff Bennett.

Overall, wonderful. 10/10 Bethany Cox