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Post by Ark on Apr 12, 2023 17:34:55 GMT -5
I have read in several places (Wikipedia, TV Tropes, etc.) that, when Scooby-Doo entered syndication in 1980 (as there were over 100 episodes), three episodes of the third season of (what became) The Scooby-Doo Show were not included in the package. In fact, Wikipedia says "These three episodes were, for reasons unknown, never syndicated, and after this last season would not be seen until a decade later on cable". These appear to be "A Menace in Venice", "Don't Go Near the Fortress of Fear" and "The Beast is Awake in Bottomless Lake". Why? One reason I've seen is that Hanna-Barbera (or someone else) were dissatisfied with the episodes, which may have been produced in Spain (if that's important). Another reason could be that 16 episodes would have been too much and they removed three. I just don't know, Doo. Quite interesting. Thanks for the further explanation! Definitely interesting. To add to this, I just found out that supposedly Toei (Dragonball, Ghostbusters, D&D) did some of the animation for this one too.
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Post by sdf on Dec 18, 2023 9:34:17 GMT -5
Plot: Great episode! I loved the backstory and the Venice setting. The mystery was cool (the culprit was easy to figure out though), and the puzzle with the four mendallions was great. I wish we would have seen more of these Indiana Jones/Uncharted treasure riddles in the franchise. 9/10
Villain: The ghosly gontolier was a solid villain. He had a creepy design and was funny at times. 8/10
Final Score: 8.5/10
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