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In many | In many {{Arthur}} productions and books, '''inside jokes''' have been seen or heard. These can include characters referencing to crew members or other inside information. | ||
==[[Season 2]]== | |||
===[[D.W.'s Deer Friend]]=== | |||
* During an imagine spot [[D.W. Read|D.W.]] has about [[Walter (deer)|Walter]] the deer being homesick for his family when living with the Reads, among the relatives Walter lists off his his sister Sheilarae, most likely referencing to writer [[Sheilarae Carpentier Lau]]. | |||
==[[Season 4]]== | ==[[Season 4]]== | ||
=== [[What is | === [[What is that Thing?]] === | ||
* [[Muffy]] uses the bobbin to save a plush anteater of hers named " | * [[Muffy]] uses the [[bobbin]] to save a plush anteater of hers named "[[Artie]]" that wears [[Arthur Read|Arthur]]'s sweater. | ||
===[[That's a Baby Show!]]=== | ===[[That's a Baby Show!]]=== | ||
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==[[Season 15]]== | ==[[Season 15]]== | ||
===[[Trouble with Trophies]]=== | ===[[The Trouble with Trophies]]=== | ||
[[File:Marc Brown Certificate of Existence.jpg|thumb|200px|Marc Brown Certificate of Existence]] | [[File:Marc Brown Certificate of Existence.jpg|thumb|200px|Marc Brown Certificate of Existence]] | ||
*In [[Arthur Read|Arthur]]'s fantasy in the intro, Arthur is awarded the [[Marc Brown]] Certificate of Existence, referencing the fact that Marc Brown created Arthur. | *In [[Arthur Read|Arthur]]'s fantasy in the intro, Arthur is awarded the [[Marc Brown]] Certificate of Existence, referencing the fact that Marc Brown created Arthur. | ||
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=== [[The Last Tough Customer]] === | === [[The Last Tough Customer]] === | ||
* When [[Mrs. Bickles]] walks next to the ice cream shop, the car on the road's license plate is 9 Story. [[9 Story Media Group]] started producing ''Arthur ''during that season. | * When [[Mrs. Bickles]] walks next to the ice cream shop, the car on the road's license plate is 9 Story. [[9 Story Media Group]] started producing ''Arthur ''during that season. | ||
=== [[Baseball Blues]] === | |||
* In the opening, Wally is seen using a microphone that has "[[WGBH]]" written on it. WGBH produces many [[PBS]] and [[PBS Kids]] programs, including {{Arthur}}. | |||
== [[Season 20]] == | == [[Season 20]] == | ||
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* [[Marc Brown]] is seen at [[Fern]]'s book signing. He asks her to make his book out to him.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdckyj7hNjE</ref> | * [[Marc Brown]] is seen at [[Fern]]'s book signing. He asks her to make his book out to him.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdckyj7hNjE</ref> | ||
==''[[Arthur | ==[[Season 23]]== | ||
===[[D.W. and Dr. Whosit]]=== | |||
One of the passwords shown in the password book is "Ar1976." The first ''Arthur'' book was published in 1976. | |||
==''[[Arthur - It's Only Rock 'n' Roll]]''== | |||
*[[D.W. Read|D.W.]] dismisses liking [[Crazy Bus]] entirely, saying that it is for little kids. This is a reference to the writer and performer of the song, [[Joe Fallon]], leaving the show. | *[[D.W. Read|D.W.]] dismisses liking [[Crazy Bus]] entirely, saying that it is for little kids. This is a reference to the writer and performer of the song, [[Joe Fallon]], leaving the show. | ||
==''Arthur'' Books== | ==''Arthur'' Books== | ||
*In the Arthur Adventure series, [[Marc Brown]] hid the names of his children, [[Tolon Brown|Tolon]], Tucker, and Eliza, in illustrations on each page. | *In the Arthur Adventure series, [[Marc Brown]] hid the names of his children, [[Tolon Brown|Tolon]], Tucker, and Eliza, in illustrations on each page. These are also present in some spinoff titles. | ||
*In ''[[Arthur's Tooth (book)|Arthur's Tooth]]'', the spelling words on Mr. Marco's blackboard reference previous ''Arthur'' books, such as "Santa," "eyes," and "camp." | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Lists]] | [[Category:Lists]] | ||
[[Category:A to Z]] | |||
[[Category:Speculation]] | |||
Latest revision as of 19:08, 20 January 2020
In many Arthur productions and books, inside jokes have been seen or heard. These can include characters referencing to crew members or other inside information.
Season 2[edit]
D.W.'s Deer Friend[edit]
- During an imagine spot D.W. has about Walter the deer being homesick for his family when living with the Reads, among the relatives Walter lists off his his sister Sheilarae, most likely referencing to writer Sheilarae Carpentier Lau.
Season 4[edit]
What is that Thing?[edit]
That's a Baby Show![edit]
- One of the names in the credits for Mary Moo Cow seen in the episode is Tolon Brown, Marc Brown's son.
- Another name in the credits for Mary Moo Cow is Alex Tankushev, which is probably a reference to storyboard artist Ivan Tankushev.
Season 7[edit]
Elwood City Turns 100![edit]
- Marc Brown is on the guest list and is seen sitting in the celebrity row.
- Jeremy O'Neill, an Arthur storyboard artist, was on the guest list
Season 12[edit]
Home Sweet Home[edit]
- Sanjeev and Irwin mention a teacher at their school named Mr. Fallon, referencing former writer on the show Joe Fallon.
- Sanjeev and Irwin also mention a teacher at their school named Mr. Scarborough, referencing writer Ken Scarborough.
Season 14[edit]
The Wheel Deal[edit]
- Sam Scarborough gets his name in this episode. The name is probably a reference to writer Ken Scarborough.
Season 15[edit]
The Trouble with Trophies[edit]
- In Arthur's fantasy in the intro, Arthur is awarded the Marc Brown Certificate of Existence, referencing the fact that Marc Brown created Arthur.
Season 16[edit]
The Last Tough Customer[edit]
- When Mrs. Bickles walks next to the ice cream shop, the car on the road's license plate is 9 Story. 9 Story Media Group started producing Arthur during that season.
Baseball Blues[edit]
- In the opening, Wally is seen using a microphone that has "WGBH" written on it. WGBH produces many PBS and PBS Kids programs, including Arthur.
Season 20[edit]
Fern's Flights of Fancy[edit]
- Marc Brown is seen at Fern's book signing. He asks her to make his book out to him.[1]
Season 23[edit]
D.W. and Dr. Whosit[edit]
One of the passwords shown in the password book is "Ar1976." The first Arthur book was published in 1976.
Arthur - It's Only Rock 'n' Roll[edit]
- D.W. dismisses liking Crazy Bus entirely, saying that it is for little kids. This is a reference to the writer and performer of the song, Joe Fallon, leaving the show.
Arthur Books[edit]
- In the Arthur Adventure series, Marc Brown hid the names of his children, Tolon, Tucker, and Eliza, in illustrations on each page. These are also present in some spinoff titles.
- In Arthur's Tooth, the spelling words on Mr. Marco's blackboard reference previous Arthur books, such as "Santa," "eyes," and "camp."
