I distinctly remember this special. I was disappointed when a live-action sitcom invaded cartoon land, but here we are. I watched a lot of those shows. The Alf cartoons were weird and fun. Camp Candy had the best theme song. I don't remember the Smurfs having a pink Triceratops. I wanted to say I've been watching a bunch of your videos lately and think they are great. Well done. *Boom Mic*
How sad is it that out of everything you mentioned in this review, I still think the special's biggest crime was ignoring Kissyfur (12:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Central & Pacific). Yes, it was reruns but it was still part of the lineup just like the rest of the shows were. That's just not cool, guys.
I know i am over thinking this but how does the truancy officer know every student and who their friends are? And if Zach et al were due to be at school, wouldn't that mean even when they showed up later, they would still be in trouble for missing class? And if school hadn't started, why are Kelly and Jessie in class and why is the officer so concerned about students that aren't even late yet? These deep dives send me down some rabbit holes.
@ Lol yea…also for every name they come up with using someone from the production team they also come up with a ridiculous one. I’m sure Ms. Bagwind was someone saying let’s call her Ms. Windbag but not so obvious. Or, what did you have at lunch? A muffin and a glass of sangria you say?
@savedbythebelldeepdives I guess the Naval officer look was in style back then. I remember Michael Jackson and MC Hammer wearing those jackets. Idk about the dogs though. Was she going to track them down? Sick them on kids for being late? The whole thing is weird.
I don't think it's fair to call The Chipmunks "garbage". Despite the cheesy cover versions of pop songs, it introduced children to a variety of classic music that they may not have been aware of otherwise. They're also one of the oldest successful anthropomorphic animal teams that easily adapted to modern times. Once the 90s version of The Chipmunks hit, they started using original songs written specifically for the show, and it got even better.
I'm afraid that I'm going to stand by my garbage stance. But, I will also acknowledge that I am one man whose opinion is only given any sort of credit because I put that opinion in a video that is difficult to counter. So, I hereby accept your rebuttal, declare it as valid, and applaud you for speaking out.
First time I've heard of Spacecats, even though I watched Sat Morn cartoons regularly back in 1991. I guess it was garbage too. Wishkid only stood out because it starred Macaulay Culkin so when he grew out of kid stardom it was forgotten pretty quick.
Enjoyed the deep dive. Yes, this SBTB preview was weird, but I suspect a good portion of NBC's executives and staff writers were coked out when this was written. It certainly explains the ALF cartoon series. As you say, it's crazy that this preview's producers managed to get comedy legend John Candy. Too bad they wasted him on this preview instead of a real episode of the show! I remember the Snuggle bear with fondness.
@@savedbythebelldeepdives that would have been really cool! John Candy was playing a summer camp counselor; maybe the kids could have gone to summer camp for an episode!
@@citydweller99 there were too many plot holes, inconsistencies, and WTF moments in this TV special for this to just feel "creative"... nothing made much sense. I suspect drug use was involved. If you're in charge of scripting a TV show, you have a duty to the viewers to make it coherent.
I've heard it, but I've also seen episodes where he is dreaming for real, so I'm not sure how close to Inception I want to get to make the show make sense...
The demise of Saturday mornings on the Peacock 🦚 (NBC) network could be considered a perfect storm of: 1) NBC relying too long on five cartoons (The Smurfs, The Snorks, Alvin and the Chipmunks 🐿 , ALF and until it moved to ABC on September 9, 1989; Adventures of the Gummi Bears) *as their heavy hitters.* 2) *The replacement newcomers being extremely weak* (The Karate 🥋 Kid, Gravedale High, Kid & Play, Yo! Yogi and ProStars: especially). 3) *NBC News wanting to expand the Today show to Saturdays* (the one day they did not air on; Today had only expanded to Sundays about 1987). 4) Lastly, the success of Saved By the Bell leading to NBC executives doing what most network execs do when a show is a huge hit: *order as many clones as possible.* Leading to the birth of Teen NBC (TNBC) on September 12, 1992.
I tried showing my kids ProStars the other day. Woof. I did not remember it being that bad. It did turn into a much better time watching old Bo Jackson highlights.
I thought that episode was a figment of my imagination as I saw it once and never again. Thank you for validating me 30plus years later
Happy to help!
Honey I Shrunk the Kids came out the same year, I assume that's where all the shrunk references came from.
That very well could be.
I distinctly remember this special. I was disappointed when a live-action sitcom invaded cartoon land, but here we are.
I watched a lot of those shows. The Alf cartoons were weird and fun. Camp Candy had the best theme song. I don't remember the Smurfs having a pink Triceratops.
I wanted to say I've been watching a bunch of your videos lately and think they are great. Well done. *Boom Mic*
Thanks! It's good to have you along for the ride.
This was a few years before TNBC block was created in 1992 during the 4th season of Saved by the Bell. TNBC 1992-2002 RIP.
I'm hoping I'll have some content to cover when we get to the TNBC block.
I remember seeing the ad in TV Guide but don't think I ever watched it back then. I want to say this would have aired in August 1989.
Close. It aired in September 1989.
omfg i LOVED Camp Candy! .... i wanna go back lol
Right? That was a fun show.
How many stop watch to find one of the cartoon if on dvd
I’d be curious to know this as well.
If anything it would be a VHS tape, no DVDs in 1989 millennial lol
That doesn't mean that you wouldn't find them on DVD now play nice😊@@theultimaterental
This reminds me of the Friday night specials introducing the new Saturday line up the first week of September
Exactly. I didn't even know about them until starting this channel. We didn't do much primetime TV watching.
cool show. thanks.
My pleasure.
That color print ad was also featured in Archie Comics.
So you're telling me the ad got around, eh? Kinky.
I didn’t know this was a thing. Thanks for dong this deep dive.
I was also surprised. Just another bonus in devoting a portion of my life to SBTB.
This had to be where South Park got the idea for imagination land.
I don't do the South Park, but from what I gather there could also be some Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland influences, too.
How sad is it that out of everything you mentioned in this review, I still think the special's biggest crime was ignoring Kissyfur (12:30 PM Eastern/11:30 AM Central & Pacific). Yes, it was reruns but it was still part of the lineup just like the rest of the shows were. That's just not cool, guys.
How have I never heard of this show? But I think you are right: The showcase was for new shows. Like Alf cartoons!
I feel like theres a wooden horse in every basement or attic in movies and tv lol.
What's a home without a wooden horse? And I'm looking around and seeing none here, so I must be a terrible father...
@@savedbythebelldeepdives you should be ashamed. I'm calling cps!
Why does the t.v. land look like a lazer tag arena?
Oooh, I like that description.
@savedbythebelldeepdives for real, there was a mini-golf place where I grew up and the Lazer tag place looked dead nuts like that.
Camp Candy Was The Best 6:44
Right on up there with Eek the Cat.
I know i am over thinking this but how does the truancy officer know every student and who their friends are? And if Zach et al were due to be at school, wouldn't that mean even when they showed up later, they would still be in trouble for missing class? And if school hadn't started, why are Kelly and Jessie in class and why is the officer so concerned about students that aren't even late yet? These deep dives send me down some rabbit holes.
Yeah, I never understood the power wielded by Ms. Bagwind. They clearly missed several classes - they were already truant!
@ Lol yea…also for every name they come up with using someone from the production team they also come up with a ridiculous one. I’m sure Ms. Bagwind was someone saying let’s call her Ms. Windbag but not so obvious. Or, what did you have at lunch? A muffin and a glass of sangria you say?
Why is the truant officer wearing that Captain Crunch jacket?
That whole character confuses me. And not just one, but TWO dogs?
@savedbythebelldeepdives I guess the Naval officer look was in style back then. I remember Michael Jackson and MC Hammer wearing those jackets. Idk about the dogs though. Was she going to track them down? Sick them on kids for being late? The whole thing is weird.
I don't think it's fair to call The Chipmunks "garbage". Despite the cheesy cover versions of pop songs, it introduced children to a variety of classic music that they may not have been aware of otherwise. They're also one of the oldest successful anthropomorphic animal teams that easily adapted to modern times.
Once the 90s version of The Chipmunks hit, they started using original songs written specifically for the show, and it got even better.
I'm afraid that I'm going to stand by my garbage stance. But, I will also acknowledge that I am one man whose opinion is only given any sort of credit because I put that opinion in a video that is difficult to counter. So, I hereby accept your rebuttal, declare it as valid, and applaud you for speaking out.
First time I've heard of Spacecats, even though I watched Sat Morn cartoons regularly back in 1991. I guess it was garbage too. Wishkid only stood out because it starred Macaulay Culkin so when he grew out of kid stardom it was forgotten pretty quick.
I remember wanting to watch Wishkid, but I never did.
Enjoyed the deep dive. Yes, this SBTB preview was weird, but I suspect a good portion of NBC's executives and staff writers were coked out when this was written. It certainly explains the ALF cartoon series. As you say, it's crazy that this preview's producers managed to get comedy legend John Candy. Too bad they wasted him on this preview instead of a real episode of the show!
I remember the Snuggle bear with fondness.
Can you imagine John Candy going up against Mr. Belding in an episode? Man, that would have been amazing.
@@savedbythebelldeepdives that would have been really cool! John Candy was playing a summer camp counselor; maybe the kids could have gone to summer camp for an episode!
People were more creative back then... unlike nowadays where everyone is so repressed
@@citydweller99 there were too many plot holes, inconsistencies, and WTF moments in this TV special for this to just feel "creative"... nothing made much sense. I suspect drug use was involved. If you're in charge of scripting a TV show, you have a duty to the viewers to make it coherent.
It's make believe... it's called suspend disbelief@@TheRetroGuy2000
Who else thinks that the Karate Kid cartoon should be cannon in Cobra Cai
Can you imagine Danny casually dropping that, yeah, he's blown up an aircraft carrier or two?
Wow, what a ridiculous adventure!
Amen. Never in a million years did I think something like this would be unearthed when I started this channel.
Have you heard the theory that the show is just Zack dreaming, and that's why he talks to the camera.
I've heard it, but I've also seen episodes where he is dreaming for real, so I'm not sure how close to Inception I want to get to make the show make sense...
I believe truancy lady is wearing a black nat-zee uniform? odd.
The Nazis wished they looked as fabulous as Ms. Bagwind.
The Black lady is Roz from Night Court! She was the bailiff so it sort of explains her uniform
That very well could explain the uniform.
The demise of Saturday mornings on the Peacock 🦚 (NBC) network could be considered a perfect storm of:
1) NBC relying too long on five cartoons (The Smurfs, The Snorks, Alvin and the Chipmunks 🐿 , ALF and until it moved to ABC on September 9, 1989; Adventures of the Gummi Bears) *as their heavy hitters.*
2) *The replacement newcomers being extremely weak* (The Karate 🥋 Kid, Gravedale High, Kid & Play, Yo! Yogi and ProStars: especially).
3) *NBC News wanting to expand the Today show to Saturdays* (the one day they did not air on; Today had only expanded to Sundays about 1987).
4) Lastly, the success of Saved By the Bell leading to NBC executives doing what most network execs do when a show is a huge hit: *order as many clones as possible.* Leading to the birth of Teen NBC (TNBC) on September 12, 1992.
I tried showing my kids ProStars the other day. Woof. I did not remember it being that bad. It did turn into a much better time watching old Bo Jackson highlights.