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{{Episode infobox
{{Gallery}}{{Episode infobox
|ep. name = Elwood City Turns 100!
|ep. name = Elwood City Turns 100
|image = S07E05 Main Image.jpg
|image = 1136.JPG
|season = [[Season 7|7]]
|season = [[Arthur (season 7)|7]]
|us = October 14, 2002<ref>http://www.ket.org/episode/ARUR%20%20000705</ref>
|airdate = October 14, 2002
|can = January 20, 2003<ref>http://ww3.tvo.org/program/157024/arthur - Season 2002, Page 2</ref>
|prod. code = 70500
|prod. code = 705
|prev. episode = [[Waiting To Go]]
|prev. episode = [[Waiting to Go]]
|next episode = [[Pick a Car, Any Car]]
|next episode = [[Pick a Car, Any Car]]
|writers = [[Peter K. Hirsch]]<br>[[Matthew Lane]]
|writers = [[Peter K. Hirsch]]<br>[[Matthew Lane]]
|storyboarders = [[Jeremy O'Neill]]<br>[[Robert Yap]]
|storyboarders = [[Jeremy O'Neill]]<br>[[Robert Yap]]}}'''Elwood City Turns 100!''' is the fifth episode of [[Arthur (season 7)|Season 7]], and the 100th episode of ''[[Arthur]]''. It first aired on October 14, 2002. Song lyrics are on a separate page to save space. View them [[Elwood City Turns 100!/Songs|here]].
|number = 5
|titlecard = S07E05 Title Card.jpg
}}{{EpisodeHeader||5|7}} It is also the 100th episode of the series overall as well as the first 22-minute special.
 
==Summary==
==Summary==
The musical [[Nigel Ratburn|Mr. Ratburn]]’s class is staging for Elwood City's centennial turns into a drama of missed cues, inflated egos, and alien invasions — and all of that is going on behind the scenes.
[[Lakewood Elementary School|Lakewood Elementary]] has been chosen to put on a musical tribute for [[Elwood City]]'s centennial. Problems occur with the choice of roles and creative differences, but these are eventually resolved.


On opening night, [[Muffy Crosswire|Muffy]] has a guest list of past celebrities, guest stars, and [[Marc Brown]], who are all sitting in the front row. However, [[Francine Frensky|Francine]], the narrator, has not arrived, and the UFO prop is accidentally destroyed.
==Plot==
==Plot==
The episode begins in 1903, at the ceremony where Elwood is made an official city. President [[Theodore Roosevelt]], businessmen [[J.P. Morgan]] and [[Henry Ford]], and town founder [[Jacob Katzenellenbogen]], a wealthy lumber magnate, were all in attendance. Katzenellenbogen was not happy because he wanted the town to be named Elmwood, not Elwood, and he was even more displeased over the hideous statue of him that Morgan and Ford had donated to the city.
[[File:44567_arthur.jpg|thumb|Arthur and friends in Elwood City turns 100]]
The episode begins in 1903, at the ceremony where Elwood is made an official city. President [[Theodore Roosevelt]], [[J.P. Morgan]], [[Henry Ford]], and town founder [[Jacob Katzenellenbogen]], a wealthy lumber magnate, were all in attendance. Katzenellenbogen was not happy because he wanted the town to be named Elmwood, not Elwood, and he was even more upset over the statue that Morgan and Ford had donated to the city. Then the episode forwards to the present where Mr. Ratburn announces to the class that Lakewood Elementary was chosen out of 15 schools in the city to stage a musical production about the town's history, and then he has the class randomly pick roles for the show. Arthur is the narrator, Brain is the writer, and Buster is the director. After the parts were picked, Muffy talked to Mr. Ratburn about doing the publicity for the musical. However, chaos starts after Francine sings the narrator part, forcing Arthur to call her a show off. Matters then become worse after Muffy invited Celebrities such as Michelle Kwan, Yo-Yo Ma, and Mr. Rogers. Then Mr. Ratburn asks Muffy if they would want to see this chaos. So Muffy gathers a speech about helping out and etc. [[File:Fern1.jpg|thumb|Fern the Green Tailed Grebe]]Arthur was having trouble getting the narrator's singing part right, so he trades parts with Francine one week before the show. On opening night, everyone was there except for Francine, who was running late, so Arthur had to go onstage in her place as the Narrator. At first, everything was going okay until the UFO scene. Since the flying saucer that was going to be used was crushed in Oliver Frensky's garbage truck, Buster locked himself in the janitor's closet, upset and disappointed. Then Brain changes the scene last minute to write the flying saucer out of the show. When Buster realized that the show continued without him, he goes onstage as Dr. Ector, the alien, and sings a song about flossing teeth to the tune of Yankee Doodle. His hook tears a hole in the set, forcing an intermission. When everyone realizes that the show is ruined, Francine appears. She encourages her classmates by letting them know their audience loves the show, and the show ends well for everyone.
==Oh Elwood! Cast and Crew==
'''''Cast:'''''
 
*Arthur Read/Francine Frensky - Narrator and themselves
 
*Alan Powers - Jacob Katzenellenbogen and himself
 
*Fern Walters - Green-Tailed Grebe and herself
 
*Buster Baxter - Dr. Ector the Alien (which actually said Director) and himself
 
*Binky Barnes, Jenna Morgan, George Lundgren, Sue Ellen Armstrong - Ensemble themselves
'''Crew:'''
 
*Mrs. Morgan and Jenna- Costumes
*Mr. Lundgren and George- Props
*Buster Baxter- Director
*Alan Powers- Writer
*Ms. Krasny- Musical Direction
*Muffy Crosswire- Stage Manager and Publicity
*Mr. Ratburn- Supervision
*Assorted Lakewood Students- Band
*Prunella Deegan - Lights
==Songs==
'''''Jacob Katzenellenbogen'''''
 
Lyrics:
 
The valley all around us was was nothing but wood,


Then the episode moves into present where Mr. Ratburn announces to the class that Lakewood Elementary was chosen out of fifteen schools in the city to stage a musical production about the town's history, and then he has the class randomly pick roles for the show. Arthur is the narrator, Brain is the writer, and Buster is the director. After the parts were picked, Muffy talked to Mr. Ratburn about doing the publicity for the musical. However, chaos starts after Francine sings the narrator part, forcing Arthur to call her a show off. Matters then become worse after Muffy invited celebrities such as Michelle Kwan, Yo-Yo Ma, and Mr. Rogers. Then Mr. Ratburn asks Muffy if they would want to see this chaos. So Muffy gathers a speech about helping out.
The trees were right for cuttin', the timber was good.


Arthur was having trouble getting the narrator's singing part right, so he trades parts with Francine one week before the show. On opening night, everyone was there except for Francine, who was running late, so Arthur is forced to go onstage in her place as the Narrator. At first, everything was going okay until the UFO scene. Since the flying saucer that was going to be used was crushed in Mr. Frensky's garbage truck, Buster locked himself in the janitor's closet, upset, disappointed and tearful. Then Brain changes the scene last minute to write the flying saucer out of the show. When Buster realized that the show continued without him, he goes onstage as Dr. Ector, the alien, and sings a song about flossing teeth to the tune of Yankee Doodle. His hook tears a hole in the set, forcing an intermission. When everyone realizes that the show is ruined, Francine appears. She encourages her classmates by letting them know their audience loves the show, and the show ends well for everyone.
To chop, to stump, and stub.


When the Reads are driving home, D.W. say that Arthur should play the alien. Arthur says that they won't do another centennial play for 100 years.
A man known as Jacob,


Katzenellenbogen, a lumber tycoon.
Built a busy sawmill beside a lagoon.
Soon woodchips filled the air,
And brought in people's hair.
Axes gleamed, horses teamed, chop chop chop timber!
Jacob Katzenellenbogen founded Elwood (founded Elwood), Elwood City (Elwood City).
So I went a hikin' to find a good spot,
A place to build a mansion, a heavenly thought.
And you must know at all,
To build a city hall,
Any kind of power plant,
And tower and house,
Even stores and restaurants,
And a pretty good mound.
The mountain cracked right down,
And Uncle Webb renowned!
Butlers screamed, horses gleamed,
Houses multiplied!
Jacob Katzenellenbogen founded Elwood (founded Elwood), Elwood City (Elwood City),
Jacob Katzenellenbogen!
-speaking- But I wanted it to be called''? Elmwood''! Darned Bureaucracy!
===='''''The Long-Lost Green-Tailed Grebe'''''====
Lyrics:
Taste the salty tears we weep,
For the long lost Green-Tailed Grebe.
Our sorrows run so very deep,
For the long lost Green-Tailed Grebe.
Unknown Lyrics
While lumber jacks were tickled pink,
The Green-Tailed Grebe she went extinct.
Lyrics:
Dr. Ector came to earth, in a flying saucer.
Had a message to deliver, be a... be a frequent flosser.
Floss your teeth every night, floss your teeth all day.
If you floss your teeth with all your might, you won't have tooth decay!
===='''''That's Elwood City'''''? (Finale)====
Lyrics:
Oh Elwood City, so proud so bold,
Now you are 100 years old.
What was once dark forests, fogs and fens,
Is now called home by us children.
I lift my head and sing to thee,
Oh Elwood, Elwood, Elwood City..
-speaking- Hey, you've told us what Elwood city was like in the past but what's it like today?
Today? Today things are a little different;
Watch out! Hey! Coming through! Do we have a math test Monday?
Hey, Buster! Wanna get a snack?
You have to ask?
Slurping shakes at the Sugar Bowl,
The crossing guard is on patrol.
Soccer games, Hey I scored a goal!
That's Elwood City.
Reading books at the library,
Our club house is in a tree.
Had a comet named after me.
That's Elwood City.
When the ice storm blew in,
Our prospect was grim.
We were filled with hunger and fear,
but we got together and now the weather,
the stories cocoa and cheer!
Just like pioneers.
Baseball games and Mighty Mountain,
Lost a lot but we're not countin'.
Hey, don't hog the water fountain!
That's Elwood City.
Picnics for all sons and fathers,
Hey, I just met Mr. Rogers.
Crosswire Motors at super deals.
The ice cream shop sells gummy eels.
All clues point in one direction.
Elwood City is perfection!
Yes this town has passed the test, so much better than the rest.
Elwood City you're the best, Elwood City. Yeah!
==Characters==
==Characters==
===Greater===
{| class="wikitable"
*[[Francine Frensky]]
| valign="top" width="33%"|'''Major Roles'''
*[[Buster Baxter]]
*[[Arthur Read|Arthur]]
*[[Francine Frensky|Francine]]
*[[Buster]]
*[[Muffy]]
*[[Alan Powers|Brain]]
*[[Alan Powers|Brain]]
*[[Muffy Crosswire]]
*[[Fern Walters|Fern]]
*[[Nigel Ratburn]]
*[[Mr. Ratburn]]
*[[Fern Walters]]
| valign="top" width="33%"|'''Minor Roles'''
*[[Binky Barnes]]
*[[Jacob Katzenelenbogan|Jacob Katzenellenbogan]] (past)
*[[Arthur Read]]
*[[Binky]]
*[[Jenna Morgan]]
*[[Jenna]]
*[[George Lundgren]]
*[[George]]
*[[Sue Ellen Armstrong]]
*[[Sue Ellen]]
===Recurring===
*[[Alex]]
*[[Alex]]
*[[Ms. Krasny]]
*[[Ms. Krasny]]
*[[D.W. Read]]
*[[D.W. Read]]
*[[Jacob Katzenellenbogan]] (past)
*[[Tibble Twins]]
*[[Timmy and Tommy Tibble]]
*[[Vicita Molina]]
*[[Vicita Molina]]
*[[Pal]]
*[[Pal]]
*[[Kate Read]]
*[[Baby Kate]]
*[[Larry King]]
*[[Larry King]]
*[[Oliver Frensky]]
*[[Oliver Frensky]]
*[[Jane Read]]
*[[Jane Read]]
*[[David Read]]
*[[David Read]]
*[[Thora Read]]
| valign="top" width="33%"|'''Cameos'''
*The ducks
 
===Background===
*[[Dave]]
*[[3rd Grade Male Rat]]
*[[3rd Grade Male Dog]]
*[[3rd Grade Male Dog]]
*[[Maria Pappas]]
*[[Maria]]
*[[Mary (3rd grader)|Mary]]
*[[3rd Grade Female Sheep]]
*[[Jessica Simmons|Jessica]]
*[[3rd Grade Female Rabbit]]
*[[Kenny]]
*[[Kenny]]
*[[Brian (4th grader)|Brian]]
*[[Thora Read]]
*[[3rd Grade Female Aardvark (Number 2)]]
*[[3rd Grade Female Aardvark (Number 2)]]
*[[Beulah McInnerny]]
*[[3rd Grade Female Cat]]
*[[3rd Grade Male Rat]]
*[[3rd Grade Male Rabbit]]
*[[3rd Grade Male Rabbit]]
*[[Neal Lundgren]]
*[[Neil Lundgren]]
*[[Mrs. Barnes]]
*[[Mrs. Barnes]]
*[[Mr. Barnes]]
*[[Mr. Barnes]]
*[[Prunella Deegan]]
*[[Prunella]]
*[[Bitzi Baxter]]
*[[Bitzi Baxter]]
*[[Ed Crosswire]]
*[[Ed Crosswire]]
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*[[Mrs. Powers]]
*[[Mrs. Powers]]
*[[Mr. Powers]]
*[[Mr. Powers]]
*[[Norman Hedgehog]]
*[[4th Grade Male Rat (Number 2)]]
*[[3rd Grade Female Aardvark]]
*[[3rd Grade Female Aardvark]]
*[[3rd Grade Male Cat]]
*[[3rd Grade Male Cat]]
*[[3rd Grade Male Dog (Number 3)]]
*[[3rd Grade Male Dog (Number 3)]]
*[[Rattles]]
| valign="top" width="33%"|
*[[Molly MacDonald]]
'''Guest Stars'''
*[[James MacDonald]]
*[[Fred Rogers]]
*[[Fred Rogers]]
*[[Yo-Yo Ma]]
*[[Yo-Yo Ma]]
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*[[Marc Brown]]
*[[Marc Brown]]
*[[Art Garfunkel]]
*[[Art Garfunkel]]
*[[Jeremy O'Neill]]
|}
 
==Songs==
*"[[Jacob Katzenellenbogan (song)|Jacob Katzenellenbogan]]"
*"[[The Long-Lost Green-Tailed Grebe]]"
*"[[Dr. Ector]]"
*"[[That's Elwood City]]"
 
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*This was the first episode that didn't show the "And now back to ''Arthur''." '' title card with the kids saying it. Instead, Larry King said "Thanks for tuning in, folks. And now back to ''Arthur''."
*This is the first two-part episode.
* This is the first Half hour episode
*The scene in which Mr. Ratburn announces that Lakewood Elementary School has been chosen out of 15 schools to produce a musical that makes connections with the Erie City School District, a Pennsylvanian school district compromising the same number of schools. Marc Brown was a resident of Erie
*In the beginning, Buster's excited comment "We won! We won!" could be referring to the line "Yee-hey, woo! We wiiiiin!" in the often-used "cheering" sound effect, which was in fact played a few seconds before he spoke.
*Ducks appear in this episode three times, meaning that it's possible that in Arthur's universe, ducks are a descendant of grebes, which are said to be extinct in this episode.
*'''4th Wall break:''' [[Marc Brown]] made a cameo in this episode. He was not only on the guest list, he was seen in the row with the other celebrities while Arthur narrated after Fern's song. [[Jeremy O'Neill]] was also on the guest list.
*'''Running Gag:''' [[Mr. Ratburn]] saying "Curtain!"
*'''Timeline:'''
**This episode takes place in the year 2003. This is true because the 100th anniversary was celebrated in this episode, and Elwood City was founded in 1903. 100 years after 1903 is 2003, making that the year this episode takes place.
** Jenna complains to Binky when he splits his pants again. This may be a reference to [[Arthur's Underwear (episode)|Arthur's Underwear]], when Binky's pants ripped in the classroom.
===Episode connections===
*This is the second time that Mr. Ratburn uses a hat for the students to choose jobs at random. The first time is in "[[Citizen Frensky]]."
*This is the second time that Mr. Ratburn uses a hat for the students to choose jobs at random. The first time is in "[[Citizen Frensky]]."
*'''The song ''[[That's Elwood City]]'' mentions events from multiple episodes:'''
*[[Marc Brown]] made a cameo in this episode. He was not only on the guest list, he was seen in the row with the other celebrities while Arthur narrated after Fern's song. [[Jeremy O'Neill]] was also on the guest list.
**The [[Ted Glass|substitute crossing guard]] from "[[Arthur vs. the Very Mean Crossing Guard]]".
*This was the first episode that didn't show the "''And now back to 'Arthur'." '' title card with the kids saying it. Instead, Larry King said "''Thank for tuning in, folks. And Now back to '''Arthur'."
**The [[Baxter Comet]] from "[[The Boy Who Cried Comet]]".
==Goofs==
**The snowstorm from "[[The Blizzard]]".
*The car that Francine & her father took a ride on was either from UK or Australia or Japan, due to the location of the steering wheel.
**The Father's Day picnic from "[[1001 Dads]]".
*In the audience, viewers see a man in a green suit and wearing glasses. But, in the next 40 seconds, viewers see him giving Francine and her dad a lift to the play.
**[[Fred Rogers|Mister Rogers]], [[Michelle Kwan]], [[Yo-Yo Ma]], [[Alex Lebeck]], and [[Joshua Redman]], all of who were guest stars in previous episodes, were invited to the show by Muffy.
**Also, in the audience, Mr. Frensky can be seen in the crowd before they arrived.
* The man who drives Francine and her dad to the show is the same balding man seen in "[[Buster's Sweet Success]]", driving the same car sold to him by [[Ed Crosswire]] that features in the tow truck title card. Here however, the car has four functioning wheels and runs on its own power.
===Errors===
*The man giving Francine and her father a ride to the play appears in the audience even before they arrive.
**Also, in the audience, Mr. Frensky can be seen in the crowd at the beginning of the musical before they arrived.
*Arthur was wearing a pink sweater for a couple of seconds.
=== Cultural references ===
*The introduction, set in 1903, features President {{W|Theodore Roosevelt}}, {{W|Henry Ford}}, and {{W|J.P. Morgan}}. Ford would found a city called {{W|Fordlândia}} in Brazil in 1928.
*Mr. Ratburn reads ''{{W|An Actor Prepares}}'' by Constantin Stanislavski.
*Brain mentions the zoological family Podicipedidae or {{W|grebe|grebes}}. There are 22 species. The green-tailed grebe, however, is fictional.
*[[Jacob Katzenellenbogan (song)|Jacob Katzenellenbogan]] lines, "To chop, to stump and stub, a man known as Jacob... Katzenellenbogan, a lumber tycoon" references [https://web.roblox.com/games/13822889/Lumber-Tycoon-2 Lumber Tycoon 2] and [https://web.roblox.com/games/5038415/Lumber-Tycoon the oringinal verision] on {{W|Roblox}}.
===Production notes===
* Counting both halves of an episode as a single episode, this is the 100th episode.
 
==Home Video==
;'''DVD:'''
;* [[Sleepovers, Sports and More|Arthur: Sleepovers, Sports and More]]
 
==Gallery==
{{Main|Elwood City Turns 100!/Gallery}}
 
==See also==
*[[PBS Kids Share-a-Story Talent Show]]
*[[Play Problems]]
 
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