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{{youmay|the special episode|[[Arthur, It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (book)|the book]]}} | {{youmay|the special episode|[[Arthur, It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (book)|the book]]}}{{Episode infobox | ||
{{Episode infobox | |||
|ep. name = Arthur – It's Only Rock 'n' Roll | |ep. name = Arthur – It's Only Rock 'n' Roll | ||
|season = | |season = | ||
|image = Arthur, It's Only Rock 'n' Roll | |image = Arthur, It's Only Rock 'n' Roll.png | ||
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|prod. code = SPEC. | |prod. code = SPEC. | ||
|prev. episode = | |prev. episode = | ||
|next episode = | |next episode = | ||
|writers = [[Kathy Waugh]] | |writers = [[Kathy Waugh]] | ||
|storyboarders = [[Gerry Capelle]]<br>[[Helene Cossette]]<br>[[Nadja Cozic]]<br>[[Elie Klimos]]<br>[[Sylvie Lafrance]]<br>[[Jeremy O'Neill]]<br>[[Zhigang Wang]]<br>[[Harry Rasmussen]]<br>[[Ivan Tankushev]]|titlecard = Its only rock n roll Card.png|us = September 1, 2002<ref>http://www.ket.org/tvschedules/episode.php?nola=AROR++000000 | |storyboarders = [[Gerry Capelle]]<br>[[Helene Cossette]]<br>[[Nadja Cozic]]<br>[[Elie Klimos]]<br>[[Sylvie Lafrance]]<br>[[Jeremy O'Neill]]<br>[[Zhigang Wang]]<br>[[Harry Rasmussen]]<br>[[Ivan Tankushev]]|titlecard = Its only rock n roll Card.png|us = September 1, 2002<ref>http://www.ket.org/tvschedules/episode.php?nola=AROR++000000</ref>}} | ||
"'''Arthur – It's Only Rock 'n' Roll'''" is an hour-long special of | "'''Arthur – It's Only Rock 'n' Roll'''" is an hour-long special of ''[[Arthur]]'' that aired on September 1, 2002 and served as the premiere of [[season seven]], which started a month and one week later. | ||
==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
When the prospect of an Elwood City concert by a popular boy band drives everyone else into a frenzy, a disgusted | When the prospect of an Elwood City concert by a popular boy band drives everyone else into a frenzy, a disgusted Francine decides to counter with an "anti-cute" band of her own called U Stink. But things don't go quite the way she had planned. The Backstreet Boys—Kevin, AJ, Howie D., Brian, and Nick—guest star as animated versions of themselves. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
After watching | After watching a music video of the Backstreet Boys, [[Francine Frensky|Francine]] tells [[Muffy Crosswire|Muffy]] that they are sellouts, and decides to start her own band. After auditioning 14 people, the only good musician she could find is [[Mrs. MacGrady]], who plays the keyboard. Mrs. MacGrady encourages Francine not to give up and suggests that she recruit the other musicians herself. | ||
Francine speaks to [[Binky Barnes|Binky]], who is a good clarinet player, and [[ | Francine speaks to [[Binky Barnes|Binky]], who is a good clarinet player, and [[Molly]], the only person Binky knows who can play guitar. When they are told they'll get whatever they want as snacks, they agree to join the band. | ||
[[Arthur Read|Arthur]] and [[Buster Baxter|Buster]] (who were rejected by Francine earlier), decide to start their own band, [[We-Stink]]. | [[Arthur Read|Arthur]] and [[Buster Baxter|Buster]] (who were rejected by Francine earlier), decide to start their own band, [[We-Stink]]. | ||
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During their first practice, it becomes obvious that Francine can't sing and play the drums at the same time, so [[Fern Walters|Fern]] is recruited as their lead singer. | During their first practice, it becomes obvious that Francine can't sing and play the drums at the same time, so [[Fern Walters|Fern]] is recruited as their lead singer. | ||
The next day at school, Principal [[ | The next day at school, Principal [[Herbert Haney|Haney]] asks Francine if she and her band could play the PTA fundraiser, and she says yes, though they didn't have a name yet. | ||
During practice, a man in the apartment building next door criticizes them, which inspires Francine to call the band [[U Stink]]. | During practice, a man in the apartment building next door criticizes them, which inspires Francine to call the band [[U Stink]]. | ||
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Meanwhile, Arthur and Buster's band practice doesn't go well, and U Stink is having trouble writing new songs without Francine, but then Muffy calls and offers to be their manager, which Fern accepts. | Meanwhile, Arthur and Buster's band practice doesn't go well, and U Stink is having trouble writing new songs without Francine, but then Muffy calls and offers to be their manager, which Fern accepts. | ||
When Fern and Francine fight, Mrs. MacGrady suggests to Fern that she should try to get Francine back, and then Muffy has the group shoot a music video, and that doesn't do so well | When Fern and Francine fight, Mrs. MacGrady suggests to Fern that she should try to get Francine back, and then Muffy has the group shoot a music video, and that doesn't do so well. | ||
U Stink plays a gig at [[Elwood City Preschool|D.W.'s preschool]], which flops due to | U Stink plays a gig at [[Elwood City Preschool|D.W.'s preschool]], which flops due to lack of material. | ||
Meanwhile, Francine | Meanwhile, Arthur asks Francine to join their band, and she said yes. | ||
Meanwhile, Muffy doesn't hear back from the Backstreet Boys, and she decides to go to their concert and winds up meeting Nick from the Backstreet Boys | Meanwhile, Muffy doesn't hear back from the Backstreet Boys, and she decides to go to their concert and winds up meeting Nick from the Backstreet Boys. | ||
Unfortunately, | Unfortunately, as U Stink is performing live for its first big gig, Fern isn't doing so well singing, but when the Backstreet Boys come out and start singing, Fern regains her confidence, and the concert turns out well for all the fans in attendance. | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
===Major=== | ===Major Characters=== | ||
*[[Backstreet Boys]] | *[[Backstreet Boys]] | ||
*[[Muffy Crosswire]] | *[[Muffy Crosswire|Muffy]] | ||
*[[Francine Frensky]] | *[[Francine Frensky|Francine]] | ||
*[[Leah MacGrady]] | *[[Leah MacGrady|Mrs. MacGrady]] | ||
*[[Binky Barnes]] | *[[Binky Barnes|Binky]] | ||
*[[Fern Walters]] | *[[Fern Walters|Fern]] | ||
*[[Molly MacDonald]] | *[[Molly MacDonald|Molly]] | ||
===Minor Characters=== | |||
*[[Arthur Read|Arthur]] | |||
===Minor=== | *[[Buster Baxter|Buster]] | ||
*[[Arthur Read]] | *[[D.W. Read|D.W.]] | ||
*[[Buster Baxter]] | *[[George Lundgren|George]] | ||
*[[D.W. Read]] | *[[Tommy Tibble]] | ||
*[[George Lundgren]] | *[[Timmy Tibble]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Jane Read|Mrs. Read]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Prunella]] | ||
*[[ | |||
*[[ | |||
==Songs== | ==Songs== | ||
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*"[[Row, Row, Row Your Boat]]" | *"[[Row, Row, Row Your Boat]]" | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*[[D.W. Read|D.W.]] dismisses ''[[Crazy Bus]]'' entirely. This is a reference to [[Joe Fallon]] leaving the show after season 4. She says, "Crazy Bus is for babies! I know a MILLION better songs!". | |||
*When asking Francine what music her band plays, [[Mr. Haney]] mentions Barry Manilow as one of his favorite musical acts. | |||
*There are two ''[[The Beatles|Beatles]]'' references in this episode: | |||
**When Francine, Binky, and Fern are being chased by a group of preschoolers, the scene resembles ''A Hard Day's Night''. | |||
**A news reporter called U Stink "The Fab Fivesome" in this episode. The Beatles are often called "The Fab Four." | |||
*U Stink is never referred to in the series again, until "[[Breezy Listening Blues]]," where "Nothing But the Music" is heard when Francine plays it in the ice cream shop. Arthur and Buster also sing We Stink's song at one point. | |||
*At the end of this special, the Backstreet Boys sing the opening theme, ''[[Believe in Yourself]]''. | |||
*At the beginning of this episode, the Backstreet Boys are seen in real life, but then they came in Arthur animation. | |||
*The members of the band [[BINKY]] are seen several times throughout the episode. Since they are holograms, this is just the animators recycling character models for the many crowd scenes that needed them. | |||
*The S.S. Gigantic is a take-off on the R.M.S. Titanic. Interestingly, it was also the original name of the Titanic's sister ship, the R.M.S. Britannic. | |||
*Muffy the Vampire Slayer is a spoof of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. | |||
*Emily and Liam both make cameo appearances when Marie-Helene holds their hands. | |||
* When asking Francine what music her band plays, [[Mr. Haney]] mentions | |||
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**A news reporter called U Stink "The Fab Fivesome" in this episode. The Beatles | |||
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* The S.S. Gigantic is a take-off on the | |||
* Muffy the Vampire Slayer is a spoof of | |||
===Errors=== | ===Errors=== | ||
* An animation error occurs after [[U Stink]] finishes performing at the PTA fundraiser. [[Luke]] can be seen from behind in the front row of the audience, and for a period of about one second, his skin color changes from gray to yellow. This occurs right as [[Mr. Haney]] says, "Please people, stay calm!" | * An animation error occurs after [[U Stink]] finishes performing at the PTA fundraiser. [[Luke]] can be seen from behind in the front row of the audience, and for a period of about one second, his skin color changes from gray to yellow. This occurs right as [[Mr. Haney]] says, "Please people, stay calm!" | ||
*Throughout the special, characters constantly refer to the Backstreet Boys as a "rock" band. In reality, they are a | *Throughout the special, characters constantly refer to the Backstreet Boys as a "rock" band. In reality, they are a boy band that plays pop music. | ||
*Mrs. McGrady calls Fern a Libra meaning her birthday is from September | *Mrs. McGrady calls Fern a Libra meaning her birthday is from September 23rd to October 22nd. In "[[Dad's Dessert Dilemma]]" it is said to be shortly after February 15th. One or both could have been wrong. | ||
==Home Video release== | ==Home Video release== | ||
It was released on VHS and DVD on October 1, 2002 | It was released on VHS and DVD on October 1, 2002. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Jenna, 4th Grade Male Dog, another male dog, and 4th grade Female Cat.png | Jenna, 4th Grade Male Dog, another male dog, and 4th grade Female Cat.png | ||
Principal Haney and 4th Grade Male Dog.png | Principal Haney and 4th Grade Male Dog.png | ||
</gallery>}} | </gallery>}} | ||
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[[Category:Episodes with songs]] | [[Category:Episodes with songs]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with guest stars]] | [[Category:Episodes with guest stars]] | ||