📋 Video Summary

🎯 Overview

This video by "blameitonjorge" explores a collection of 40 lost or banned episodes from various children's television shows. The video delves into the reasons behind the episodes' removal from broadcast, ranging from censorship and controversial themes to technical issues and legal disputes.

📌 Main Topic

Lost and Banned Episodes of Children's Shows

🔑 Key Points

• 1.Batman: The Brave and the Bold [0:27]

- The episode "The Mask of Matches Malone" was banned in the U.S. due to an innuendo-filled Latin song performed by the Birds of Prey.

- The episode eventually aired with the offending parts removed.

• 2.Kirby: Right Back at Ya! [0:54]

- The episode "Shellshock" was preempted by a baseball game and didn't air properly until 2006.

- The English dub of the episode is lost, though the Japanese version is available.

• 3.Batman: The Animated Series [1:31]

- A short pitch reel titled "The Dark Knight's First Night" was created before the series formally began.

- It was never broadcast and was unseen for 12 years until its release on DVD as a bonus feature, but the original audio was lost.

• 4.Time Squad [2:09]

- Several episodes were held back or misplaced after the show's cancellation, including the intended series finale, "Nobel Peace Surprise".

- The actual finale, "Orphan Substitute," didn't air until months later, possibly due to concerns about mocking then-President George W. Bush.

• 5.2 News [3:02]

- A CGI series created by Disney that aired on Toon Disney.

- All 26 episodes have become scarce and difficult to find.

• 6.The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy [3:32]

- The original short film "Billy and Mandy" had different character designs.

- The creator stored the short film away.

• 7.Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide (Spin-Off) [4:18]

- A spin-off, "Ned's Declassified High School Survival Guide," was planned but never picked up by Nickelodeon due to budget issues.

• 8.Johnny Bravo [6:04]

- The original short film "Meso Blues" by Van Partible, which inspired Johnny Bravo, has never been released or seen publicly.

• 9.Drake and Josh [6:49]

- A pilot episode of Drake and Josh exists, produced before Nickelodeon officially picked up the show.

- The pilot featured a different actor as Josh's dad and has remained largely obscure.

• 10.Arthur [7:50]

- Episodes featuring a character similar to Lance Armstrong were banned due to controversy surrounding his doping incident.

• 11.The Magic Adventures of Munfie [8:11]

- 17 episodes were missing from the Hulu release. One episode was found in English.

- Six more missing episodes were released on VHS.

• 12.Gravity Falls [9:08]

- An unaired pilot episode exists, and the creator, Alex Hirsch, hopes it is never released.

- Screenshots and a snippet of the pilot have been found online.

• 13.Double Dare [10:10]

- Several episodes are still unavailable online.

- An episode was filmed but never aired due to a contestant breaking their arm, and Nickelodeon fearing a lawsuit.

• 14.Captain N: The Game Master [11:10]

- The episode "Housed by You" had two versions, and the second version is considered lost.

• 15.101 Dalmatians [11:40]

- The episode "Alive and Chicken" was pulled after 9/11 due to a scene involving a plane crashing.

• 16.The Powerpuff Girls [12:06]

- The pseudo series finale "See Me, Feel Me, Know Me" was allegedly banned due to communism and heavy use of strobe effects.

• 17.Cow and Chicken [12:38]

- The second season episode "Buffalo Gals" was pulled after complaints about lesbian stereotypes and sexual innuendo.

• 18.Rocko's Modern Life [12:58]

- The episode "Leapfrogs" was banned due to mature content.

• 19.Buzz Lightyear of Star Command [13:38]

- The episode "Supernova" was removed due to drug metaphors, and the episodes "Conspiracy" and "Inside Job" were removed post 9/11.

• 20.Weirdos [14:12]

- The series had limited releases, and the unaired pilot is lost.

• 21.Kablam! [15:02]

- A handful of episodes are lost, most notably episode 29.

• 22.All That [16:18]

- Seasons 2-5 are missing musical performances and original outros.

- The pilot episode is the most sought-after and has not been aired in two decades.

• 23.Yuri the Spaceman [17:38]

- Only two of the 26 original episodes have surfaced online.

• 24.Merry Melodies [18:35]

- 11 cartoons were withheld due to heavy black stereotyping, including "Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs."

• 25.Postcards from Buster [19:15]

- PBS affiliates refused to screen "Sugar Time" due to the episode's content.

• 26.Mickey Mouse Works [20:01]

- The episode "Minnie Takes Care of Pluto" was banned due to complaints.

• 27.Weinerville [20:50]

- Many episodes are difficult to find, with 37 of the 62 episodes remaining unreleased.

• 28.The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog [21:49]

- The episode "Mass Transit Trouble" was withdrawn after the Oklahoma City bombing, and the pilot episode was never finished.

• 29.Pingu [23:10]

- Several episodes were banned in the U.S. due to potty failure, corporal punishment, and Native American depictions.

• 30.Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood [23:55]

- The episode "Conflict" has not aired since 1996.

• 31.Ed, Edd n Eddy [24:54]

- The episodes "Luck Be Ed Tonight" and "A Room and an Ed" were announced but never released.

- Another episode, "Special Ed," was never finished.

• 32.Dexter's Laboratory [26:05]

- The "Rude Removal" episode was removed from Cartoon Network before airing due to inappropriate language.

• 33.Space Ghost Coast to Coast [26:48]

- The "Barbicore" segment featuring the Silver Spooner was believed to have been banned for having a gay stereotype.

• 34.The Mr. Potato Head Show [27:20]

- Only the first four episodes can be watched online.

• 35.Tiny Toon Adventures [28:17]

- The episode "Elephant Issues" was banned from several networks due to the depiction of drinking alcohol.

• 36.Angry Beavers [29:00]

- The series finale "Bye Bye Beavers" was never broadcast due to the show parodying itself.

• 37.Ren & Stimpy [30:20]

- The episode "Man's Best Friend" was banned for excessive violence and tobacco references.

• 38.Davey and Goliath [30:54]

- Episodes were destroyed and re-edited due to material considered unfit for children.

• 39.Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [31:25]

- The "Ninja Tribunal Arc" was removed after only five episodes were aired on Comcast On Demand.

• 40.Pokemon [32:39]

- The episode "Electric Soldier Porygon" was banned after causing seizures in Japanese children.

• 41.Sesame Street [33:43]

- The episode with the Wicked Witch of the West, episode 847, was stored away.

- The episode "Snuffy's Parents Get a Divorce" was pulled before airing.

💡 Important Insights

• •Censorship and Standards: Many of these episodes were banned due to content deemed inappropriate for children, reflecting evolving societal standards and concerns about violence, mature themes, and stereotypes.
• •Production Issues: Some episodes were lost due to technical problems, production mismanagement, or financial constraints.
• •Legal and Copyright Issues: Copyright claims and lawsuits led to the removal of some content.

📖 Notable Examples & Stories

• •The video highlights the story of the "Electric Soldier Porygon" episode of Pokemon, which caused seizures in children, leading to its permanent ban and a hiatus for the series [32:39].
• •The "Bye Bye Beavers" episode of Angry Beavers, which was a self-aware finale, was never broadcast because Nickelodeon didn't want the show to reference its own cancellation [29:00].
• •The "Rude Removal" episode of Dexter's Laboratory was never aired because it featured rude versions of the characters who swore [26:05].

🎓 Key Takeaways

• 1. Censorship in Children's Media: Shows how censorship and network standards have shaped children's programming.
• 2. Preservation of Media: Highlights the challenges of preserving older media and the factors that can lead to its loss.
• 3. Impact of Controversy: Shows how public reactions, legal issues, and internal decisions can affect the fate of children's television episodes.

✅ Action Items (if applicable)

□ Research and explore the availability of these lost episodes online (using caution).

🔍 Conclusion

The video provides a fascinating look into the world of children's television, revealing a hidden history of banned and lost episodes. It underscores the influence of societal values, legal issues, and creative decisions on the content we consume.