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*This special reveals that D.W. was named after [[Dora Winifred Read (Theo's sister)|Theo's sister]], whose full name was also "Dora Winifred Read" and who passed away before D.W. was born. | *This special reveals that D.W. was named after [[Dora Winifred Read (Theo's sister)|Theo's sister]], whose full name was also "Dora Winifred Read" and who passed away before D.W. was born. | ||
*Baby Laurie could be named after [[Marc Brown]]'s wife, Laurie Krasny Brown. | *Baby Laurie could be named after [[Marc Brown]]'s wife, Laurie Krasny Brown. | ||
*This is the first special to premiere in the 2020s. | *This is the first special to premiere in the 2020s. | ||
*An online game based on the special, titled "[[Moonlight Mazes]]," was released on January 8, 2020. | *An online game based on the special, titled "[[Moonlight Mazes]]," was released on January 8, 2020. | ||
*Altough this episode | *Altough this episode premiered in 2020, it was produced in 2019 according to the credits. | ||
*'''4th Wall Break:''' | |||
**The line "Hey Lorraine, this cousin is on some show called ''Arthur''!" is a reference to ''[[Arthur (TV series)|Arthur]]'' itself. | |||
**The line "Didn't it feel like third grade went on forever?" references the show's time loop and how the characters do not get older. | |||
*'''Timeline:''' | *'''Timeline:''' | ||
**Buster's asthma from "[[Buster's Breathless]]" is mentioned. | **Buster's asthma from "[[Buster's Breathless]]" is mentioned. |
Revision as of 18:38, 23 July 2022
"The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur" | |
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Original Airdate: | January 20, 2020 March 23, 2020 (part 1)[1] March 25, 2020 (part 2)[2] March 1, 2020 (part 1) March 7, 2020 (part 2) |
Credits | |
Written by: | Peter Ferland Peter K. Hirsch |
Storyboard by: | Greg Bailey Gerry Capelle Helene Cossette Allan Jeffery Glen Kennedy Tapani Knuutila Daniel Miodini Jeremy O'Neill Tony Tupilano |
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"The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur" is a one-hour TV special that debuted on January 20, 2020 on PBS.[3]
Synopsis
"Pack your bags, buckle your seatbelts, and get ready for an ARTHUR road trip to the family farm! Arthur's Great-Grand Uncle Theo is celebrating his 85th birthday, so the Reads (and Buster) are off to Ohio to join in the festivities. While D.W. and Arthur learn that farm life is a little different than life in Elwood City, Buster worries he may be getting in the way at this family reunion. With the help of Cousin Miles, some llamas, and a little bit of music, they all discover what it truly means to be family."[4]
Plot
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Characters
Major
Minor
- Chrissy Read
- Minnie Read
- Bitzi Baxter
- Jane Read
- Kate Read
- Cousin Jimmy
- Lorraine
- Laurie Read
- Older woman
- Pal
- Bernice
- Dora (llama)
- Henry (rooster)
Cameo
- Mr. Armstrong
- Mrs. Armstrong
- Daisy
- Molly MacDonald
- Rattles
- Slink
- Marc Brown
- Unnamed dog
- Taxi driver
Mentioned
Songs
- "I'm Bored" (D.W. and David)
- "I See You" (Miles and Buster)
- "Home or Here" (Buster and D.W.)
- "At This Table" (Miles and Buster)
Trivia
- This special reveals that D.W. was named after Theo's sister, whose full name was also "Dora Winifred Read" and who passed away before D.W. was born.
- Baby Laurie could be named after Marc Brown's wife, Laurie Krasny Brown.
- This is the first special to premiere in the 2020s.
- An online game based on the special, titled "Moonlight Mazes," was released on January 8, 2020.
- Altough this episode premiered in 2020, it was produced in 2019 according to the credits.
- 4th Wall Break:
- The line "Hey Lorraine, this cousin is on some show called Arthur!" is a reference to Arthur itself.
- The line "Didn't it feel like third grade went on forever?" references the show's time loop and how the characters do not get older.
- Timeline:
- Buster's asthma from "Buster's Breathless" is mentioned.
- Theo asks D.W. how she feels about spinach, and she reacts disgusted. D.W. is known to hate spinach from "D.W., the Picky Eater." However, she does like it in Little Bo Peep pot pie.
- There is a picture of young Thora holding Clarissa (from "Clarissa is Cracked") on the wall in the farm house.
- Fluff McGuffin returns from the special "D.W. and the Beastly Birthday." D.W.'s Mary Moo Cow doll and unicorn (Uni) are from previous episodes as well.
- D.W. still has Rapty from when Bud leaves him behind while moving in "When Duty Calls."
Episode connections
- The raccoon finds Buster's bathing cap, originally seen in "D.W. All Wet."
- Arthur and Buster previously saw a milk snake in Elwood City in "Hide and Snake."
- When D.W. captures the lizard under a bowl, she says, "I hope I didn't hurt him," which is the same thing she says when she tries to find Toady in a tin can in "So Long, Spanky."
- Buster finding the bottle from Theo's childhood is similar to him finding the bottle of Grape cola in "Buster Baxter & the Letter from the Sea."
- Buster and Arthur play checkers together. It is mentioned they enjoy playing it in "Buster's Back."
Cultural references
- During the "I'm Bored" song, signs for Highway 30 West and Highway 224 West are seen. These two routes meet near Van Wert, Ohio, which happens to be relatively close to Cridersville, Ohio. A sign for the Cridersville Fairgrounds is seen outside the medical clinic where Buster seeks treatment for his leg injury.
- The highway exit featured in the episode, 111A, is based on the real Exit 111A on the northbound side of Interstate 4 passing through Deltona and Orange City, Florida. An image of this exit, taken in 2003, is featured on the Wikipedia article for Exit number, which is likely what inspired the artists. The overpass is based on Saxon Boulevard. The scene on Arthur retains the sign for Exit 111B towards Orange City, Florida, as well as the yellow exit speed limit signs, though the city for Exit 111A has been changed from Deltona to Sherbrooke, which is a city in Quebec and not Ohio or Florida. The "OLD 53CA" sign refers to I-4's exits being renumbered in 2002; the sign was removed by 2009.
- Piccadilly may have been inspired by Nehi (“knee high”), which was a popular fruit-flavored soda when Theo and Dora would have been kids.
Errors
- D.W.'s ear is incorrectly animated above her hat when she greets Minnie.
- D.W. says that she does not know what a llama is, even though she acknowledges llamas on her birthday card in "D.W. and the Beastly Birthday."
Production notes
- This is the first Arthur production where the series director, Greg Bailey, has helped storyboard an episode or special.
Gallery
Videos
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Clip |
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Promotional images
Screenshots
Family photographs on the wall, previously seen in "Clarissa is Cracked"
Theo and Dora Winifred Read as children
References
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