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|prod. code = SPEC. | |prod. code = SPEC. | ||
|prev. episode =Special: [[Arthur's Perfect Christmas]] | |prev. episode =Special: [[Arthur's Perfect Christmas]] | ||
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|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</ref><ref>http://pbskids.org/arthur/backstreet/chat/index.html ([https://web.archive.org/web/20180318011331/http://pbskids.org/arthur/backstreet/chat/index.html archive])</ref>}} | |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><ref>http://pbskids.org/arthur/backstreet/chat/index.html ([https://web.archive.org/web/20180318011331/http://pbskids.org/arthur/backstreet/chat/index.html archive])</ref>}} | ||
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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!". | ||
*U Stink is never referred to in the series again, except in "[[Breezy Listening Blues]]," when Francine plays "Nothing But the Music" in the [[Ice Cream Shop|ice cream shop]]. Arthur and Buster also sing We Stink's song at one point. | *U Stink is never referred to in the series again, except in "[[Breezy Listening Blues]]," when Francine plays "Nothing But the Music" in the [[Ice Cream Shop|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]]''. | |||
*This marks the first time the PBS Kids Fishbowl logo makes an appearance on Arthur, and 1 of the 2 home media releases to have it. The other home media release that uses it is the 2005 DVD release of Arthur's Tooth. | *This marks the first time the PBS Kids Fishbowl logo makes an appearance on Arthur, and 1 of the 2 home media releases to have it. The other home media release that uses it is the 2005 DVD release of Arthur's Tooth. | ||
*At the beginning of this episode, the Backstreet Boys are seen in real life, but then they animated throughout the remainder of the special. | *At the beginning of this episode, the Backstreet Boys are seen in real life, but then they animated throughout the remainder of the special. | ||
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*The members of the band [[Binky (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 members of the band [[Binky (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. | ||
*Emily and Liam both make cameo appearances when Marie-Hélène holds their hands. | *Emily and Liam both make cameo appearances when Marie-Hélène holds their hands. | ||
=== Cultural references === | === Cultural references === | ||
* The special is named after the Rolling Stones song (and album) "{{wp|It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)}}". | * The special is named after the Rolling Stones song (and album) "{{wp|It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It)}}". | ||
* The fantasy sequence Muffy describes to Francine about her getting a hit song, an album, a music video and endorsements is a parody of pop singer {{wp|Britney Spears}}, and the soft drinks poured at the end of the fantasy sequence is a reference to her deal with Pepsi at the time of this special. | |||
* The fantasy sequence Muffy describes to Francine about her getting a hit song, an album, a music video and endorsements is a parody of pop singer {{wp|Britney Spears}}, and the soft drinks poured at the end of the fantasy sequence is a reference to her deal with | |||
* When asking Francine what music her band plays, [[Mr. Haney]] mentions {{w|Barry Manilow}} as one of his favorite musical acts. | * When asking Francine what music her band plays, [[Mr. Haney]] mentions {{w|Barry Manilow}} as one of his favorite musical acts. | ||
*'''There are three references to [[The Beatles]]:''' | *'''There are three references to [[The Beatles]]:''' | ||
**A news reporter called U Stink "The Fab Fivesome" in this episode. The Beatles were often called "The Fab Four." | **A news reporter called U Stink "The Fab Fivesome" in this episode. The Beatles were often called "The Fab Four." | ||
**The scene where Francine, Binky, and Fern are being chased by a group of preschooler fans, parodies a scene from the film ''{{w|A Hard Day's Night (film)|A Hard Day's Night}}''. The music references the {{ | **The scene where Francine, Binky, and Fern are being chased by a group of preschooler fans, parodies a scene from the film ''{{w|A Hard Day's Night (film)|A Hard Day's Night}}''. The music references the {{wp|A Hard Day's Night (song)|song]] of the same name, particularly the opening chord. | ||
**During "[[Manager of My Dreams]]" the Backstreet Boys wear uniforms similar to those on the {{w|Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band}} cover. | **During "[[Manager of My Dreams]]" the Backstreet Boys wear uniforms similar to those on the {{w|Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band}} cover. | ||
* When [[We Stink]] splits, George suggests continuing as a duo like {{w|Sonny & Cher}}. | * When [[We Stink]] splits, George suggests continuing as a duo like {{w|Sonny & Cher}}. |