Moe here, & I need your help!
MLTHEBRAIN
Hi everyone. I want to ask your opinion on something. I haven't seen most of
the new eps of 1997, and I wanted to know if any of you had any suggestions as
to which ep I should submit for the Emmy commitee. Is there any episode you
feel was particularly strong, performance-wise, for The Brain? Needless to say,
Brainy the Poo and Melancholy Brain, and Broadway Malady, my 3 favorites, are
ineligible because they aired in 1998. All suggestions welcome, as I have to
make a decision tomorrow...
Moe
MLTHEBRAIN
P.S. - I have to submit a full half hour episode. My first inclination is to
send "You Said a Mouseful", but wasn't its companion piece "Operation Sealion"
kinda weak? I don't know, as I haven't seen it, but that's my recollection.
Moe
Debbie L
I'd go with either the episode containing "Two Mice and a Baby" or "Brain
Acres" if they were broadcast in 1997.
EOCostello
Moe:
If we eliminate (*very* reluctantly) "You Said A Mouseful", only because of
"Operation Sea Lion", and certain of the 1998-broadcast or < 1/2 hour episodes
(most notably "Brainie the Pooh" and "Your Friend Global Domination"), I think
the choices resolve themselves to:
(Caveat: I don't have my notes handy to check if these are 1998 eps. Be
forewarned.)
"Brain's Way" In terms of vocal characterization, the Frankie styling is an
interesting choice. It shows, I think, more flexibility in the character of
Brain and his vocal style. As far as story is concerned, a good spoof of both
"Bugsy" and Rat Pack (pardon the term) stylings.
"Brain Noir" One of the best stories, also with good vocal performances all
around and a funny story.
"Brain Acres" Another possibility, though it was Frank Welker's
characterization here that was key.
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Brian Harvey
mlthe...@aol.com (MLTHEBRAIN) writes:
> Is there any episode you
>feel was particularly strong, performance-wise, for The Brain?
My favorite P&B episode of all time, featuring great performances
all around, is "Brinky" which aired 22 Feb 97 according to the aypwip.
"I have no clone!"
"Do you want to tell him, or should I?"
But I guess I have to agree that the one where you do Frank Sinatra
is awfully strong, too.
Jessica Wolfman
Brinky.
Definitly Brinky.
*Far* too many obscure references and innuendos -- utterly hilarious.
Jessica Wolfman
loup...@webtv.net
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humble reasoning of a single individual."
--Galileo Galilei
MLTHEBRAIN
Thank you all for your suggestions. Looks like Brain Acres or Brain's Way and
Brinky are the choices. Charlie Howell thinks that, as singing isn't my strong
suit, (and remembering this a Performance Emmy, not a writing one, so the
script doesn't have a bearing on the judges' choice, except as to how well I
execute, say, a given joke) I should eliminate Brainatra. Is Brain acres really
that strong for me? Or is it more of a Paulsen & Welker showcase? No offense to
those guys, I love 'em, but I'm taking care of me right now (how's that for
honesty?) and I want to submit an episode that's strong for Brain. Never saw
Brinky. Is Brain both funny and touching in it?
Moe
Mark
mlthe...@aol.com (MLTHEBRAIN) wrote:
>Thank you all for your suggestions. Looks like Brain Acres or Brain's Way and
>Brinky are the choices. Charlie Howell thinks that, as singing isn't my strong
>suit, > I should eliminate Brainatra.
>Is Brain acres really>that strong for me? Or is it more of a Paulsen & Welker showcase?
"Brain Acres" is a Paulsen & Welker showcase and a definite "don't pick".
"Brain's Way" is a natural pick because the only one in the list where you
are showcased. If you really don't feel good about your singing ability,
you still have good choices like "Brain Storm", "Brain Noir", and "Brain of
the Future".
BTW, for everyone's benefit, here's the list of half-hours airing in '97
that he can choose from:
Brain of the Future
Brinky
Hoop Schemes
This Old Mouse
My Feldmans, My Friends
Brain Noir
Brain Acres
The Pinky Protocol
Brain Storm
The Real Life
Brain's Way
Brainy Jack
A Pinky & The Brain Halloween.
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MLTHEBRAIN wrote:
>
> Thank you all for your suggestions. Looks like Brain Acres or Brain's Way and
> Brinky are the choices. Charlie Howell thinks that, as singing isn't my strong
> script doesn't have a bearing on the judges' choice, except as to how well I
> execute, say, a given joke) I should eliminate Brainatra. Is Brain acres really
> that strong for me? Or is it more of a Paulsen & Welker showcase? No offense to
> those guys, I love 'em, but I'm taking care of me right now (how's that for
> honesty?) and I want to submit an episode that's strong for Brain. Never saw
> Brinky. Is Brain both funny and touching in it?
>
> Moe
I found him both funny and touching, though probably mostly funny.
"Miss Lake, could you ask your audience to stop calling me 'Girlfriend'.
Regards,
Ralph Armstrong
Ms Mizuno
>"Brain's Way" is a natural pick because the only one in the list where you
>are showcased. If you really don't feel good about your singing ability,
>you still have good choices like "Brain Storm", "Brain Noir", and "Brain of
>the Future".
"Brain's Way" and "Brain Noir" were pretty nifty (Maybe the Brain's Way
singing could've been better)- I dunno about "Brain of the Future"- it's not
exactly a dazzling Brain eps (but I still love the "I'm pondering as fast as I
can!" line). My vote is for Brinky, though. Even though it's not a spot-light
on Brain, I like the father-clone relationship going on, there, with the Brain
and Pinky acting like a old married couple. I think it was touching and funny.
--My $0.02
Good Luck!
Have a nifty day,
Tami
Film2Edit
I think I really liked Brain's Way and this Old Mouse. They were both really
good. I even used a clip from This Old Mouse in a video project once cause
Brain was skiing. I'd have to say the best one I think is You Said A Mouseful.
Too bad you can't use that.
Also I was wondering, if you can't use shorts, then what did Animaniacs submit?
Later-Erika
P.S. If anyone got confused, Brinky was when Brain and Pinky had their genies
combined and had Roman (Roman numeral I). I think for the title they combined
the names. I forgot what it was till I saw it another day. Eventually
everything comes back to you when you see it.
Jim Nelson
>Also I was wondering, if you can't use shorts, then what did Animaniacs submit?
They had a spare pair of Sansabelts in the back of the closet, so they
submitted those.
Cordially,
Jim Nelson
Megan Yeager
My pick would be Brinky. Although I've only seen the eppisode one time, it still
really stands out in my mind as a good one. Just wish I would have gotten it
recorded! Darn the luck! Darn! Anyone know when it will be airing again?
--Megan
Film2Edit wrote:
> >Hi everyone. I want to ask your opinion on something. I haven't seen most of
> >the new eps of 1997, and I wanted to know if any of you had any suggestions
> >as
> >to which ep I should submit for the Emmy commitee. Is there any episode you
> >feel was particularly strong, performance-wise, for The Brain? Needless to
> >say,
> >Brainy the Poo and Melancholy Brain, and Broadway Malady, my 3 favorites, are
> >ineligible because they aired in 1998. All suggestions welcome, as I have to
> >make a decision tomorrow...
>
> I think I really liked Brain's Way and this Old Mouse. They were both really
> good. I even used a clip from This Old Mouse in a video project once cause
> Brain was skiing. I'd have to say the best one I think is You Said A Mouseful.
> Too bad you can't use that.
>
> Also I was wondering, if you can't use shorts, then what did Animaniacs submit?
>
Mark E.
msmi...@aol.com (Ms Mizuno) wrote:
> I dunno about "Brain of the Future"- it's not
>exactly a dazzling Brain eps (but I still love the "I'm pondering as fast as I
>can!" line).
Actually, your probably right. I was thinking of his overall performance in
the episode (the Ed Sullivan cockroach, Canadian leader). Unfortunately,
overall performance doesn't count.
BTW, a few months ago I discovered using DejaNews a thread in an
african-american group that claimed the cockroaches in "Brain of the
Future" were racially offensive, especially the Mick Jagger roach. I don't
get it.
Anyone ever notice that Georgie, the parody of Barney on "Dinosaurs", looks
a lot like Baloney, including the orange and green spots?
Proving I can ramble too,
Michael K. Neylon
Preivously, on 'alt.tv.animaniacs',
MLTHEBRAIN (mlthe...@aol.com) wrote:
>Thank you all for your suggestions. Looks like Brain Acres or Brain's Way and
>Brinky are the choices. Charlie Howell thinks that, as singing isn't my strong
>suit, (and remembering this a Performance Emmy, not a writing one, so the
>script doesn't have a bearing on the judges' choice, except as to how well I
>execute, say, a given joke) I should eliminate Brainatra. Is Brain acres really
>that strong for me? Or is it more of a Paulsen & Welker showcase? No offense to
>those guys, I love 'em, but I'm taking care of me right now (how's that for
>honesty?) and I want to submit an episode that's strong for Brain. Never saw
>Brinky. Is Brain both funny and touching in it?
I would suggest Brinky over Brain's Way as well.. Brinky gives you a lot
of emotional expression, plus you get the voice of the younger
Romy (assumign the rumors we've heard are right) in addition. While
you are also featured prdominately in Brain's Way, as you've noted,
that's a better episode for musical talents - and while I think that's one
of your
better singing outings (too bad we can't use "Meticolous Analysis of
History"), the overall performance that you give is not as good as in
Brinky.
Jay Maynard
In article <199803231737...@ladder03.news.aol.com>,
mlthe...@aol.com says...
> Thank you all for your suggestions. Looks like Brain Acres or Brain's Way and
> Brinky are the choices.
Personally, I'd choose Brain's Way, with Brain Noir as a close second. Then
again, I think you should cut an album: "Brain Sings Sinatra!" (It'd have
to sound better than "Pinky Sings Nancy Sinatra!", after all...)
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Alsis30
@@@@hhhhh... I guess "Brinky" is all right. Hated it the first time I saw
it, but it did grow on me over a few viewings. The talk-show bit someone else
mentioned is a scream. (How come Brain never tried to take over the world
using a talk show? Beneath his dignity? Hah! This was the guy who was gonna'
drive us all insane with Rush Limbaugh's rendition of "Dream Weaver!!!... But,
I digress...)
I'd still have to go with "This Old Mouse." Better story all around, so I
enjoyed the voice performance more. And I never fail to laugh when Brain talks
about how different life was before "Fresh Air, Sunshine, and tiny, electric
socks!!!" Or, "I'm middle-aged! And all I have to show for it is a sagging
waistline and a roommate who thinks dryer lint is a delicacy!"
And I'd still put "Brain's Way" in second by a hair. Hey, I *like* Brain's
singing! I've listened to enough folkies and blues artists over the years to
know that emotion, (and by that I mean sounding involved in what you're doing,
not wailing like Streisand or whoever) is more important than range, power, or
polish sometimes.
Otherwise, I'd have to accept that Mariah Carey is a better singer than,
say, Rickie Lee Jones. And I'd slam both hands in a revolving door before I'd
do that. So there.
Good Luck, Moe.
Alsis "Can't Sing My Own Way Out of a Paper Bag, But I Know What I Like"
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Film2Edit
i think i did that once. passed right out after a couple of minutes from
hitting the REALLY high notes.
Later-Erika
Justin Lee Massengale
In article <199803240141...@ladder03.news.aol.com>,
Alsis30 <als...@aol.com> wrote:
> I'd still have to go with "This Old Mouse."
That one gets my vote as well.
Justin
Ron Keeper O'Dell
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>"Brain Noir" One of the best stories, also with good vocal performances all
>around and a funny story.
Can it be enjoyed enough by someone who has no idea who Snowball
and Billie are, though? Perhaps...
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Ron Keeper O'Dell
film...@aol.com (Film2Edit) wrote:
>Also I was wondering, if you can't use shorts, then what did Animaniacs submit?
It's not a ban on shorts; it's just that a whole episode must be submitted.
MLTHEBRAIN
Guess what, gang? After all that, I submitted "Cheese Roll Call"!
Moe
MLTHEBRAIN
Bad April Fool's joke, I know. Actually, I ended up submitting "This Old Mouse"
at the last minute, & there's no turning back now! Wish Rob & me luck! And
thanks for all the input. And birthday wishes.
Moe
Film2Edit
Ha ha! Funny joke. Had me there for a minute (well not really LOL, but it was a
cute joke). Hope everything goes well. Wish ya both luck. Hope it doesn't end
up in a tie where the two of you have to wrestle to see who gets the statue.
Later-Erika
Fox Fox and Squirrel Ltd.
Previously, on 'alt.tv.animaniacs'
Ms Mizuno <msmi...@aol.com> wrote:
>
>>"Brain's Way" is a natural pick because the only one in the list where you
>>are showcased. If you really don't feel good about your singing ability,
>>you still have good choices like "Brain Storm", "Brain Noir", and "Brain of
>>the Future".
>
> "Brain's Way" and "Brain Noir" were pretty nifty (Maybe the Brain's Way
>exactly a dazzling Brain eps (but I still love the "I'm pondering as fast as I
>on Brain, I like the father-clone relationship going on, there, with the Brain
>and Pinky acting like a old married couple. I think it was touching and funny.
>--My $0.02
>
>Good Luck!
>
>Have a nifty day,
>Tami
>
>http://members.aol.com/MsMizuno/index.html
Personally, I think 'Brinky' would do well, since not only do you
portray the Brain as he copes with fatherhood, but also, I think the
rendition of Roman is rather nice. I forget which of you did young
and old Roman, but I do remember not even noticing a difference at
first.
Sylvester Fox, hoping for another Roman episode.
wakk...@mailexcite.com
In article <199804020124...@ladder01.news.aol.com>,
mlthe...@aol.com (MLTHEBRAIN) wrote:
>
> Guess what, gang? After all that, I submitted "Cheese Roll Call"!
>
> Moe
>
Hah! That's funny, but @@@@hh April 1st is over, right? \\= 0 )>
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Film2Edit
>Hah! That's funny, but @@@@hh April 1st is over, right? \\= 0 )>
It thankfully is over. Now we all have a year to fear the next one coming up.
Later-Erika
Ron Keeper O'Dell
film...@aol.com (Film2Edit) wrote:
>Ha ha! Funny joke. Had me there for a minute (well not really LOL, but it was a
>cute joke). Hope everything goes well. Wish ya both luck. Hope it doesn't end
>up in a tie where the two of you have to wrestle to see who gets the statue.
(picturing Dr Scratchansniff (see "This Pun For Hire") fighting with
Squit (see "West Side Pigeons" or "Pigeon on the Roof" over it...)
"As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to win an Emmy."
BOBBY: Man oh man, I can't believe we're actually at the Emmy Awards!
PESTO: Coo! Yeah! Look at this place! You ever seen so much glitz?
SQUIT: Calm down, fellas. Remember, we're supposed to be stars too.
PESTO: I'll show ya stars... (Whack!)
BOBBY: Squit's got a point. We gotta act classy over heeere-- look at
the drumsticks on that one...
PESTO: Hey, that's Feather Flocklear!
Unfortunately, it's far too late for me to continue with the scenario.
Film2Edit
>(picturing Dr Scratchansniff (see "This Pun For Hire") fighting with
>Squit (see "West Side Pigeons" or "Pigeon on the Roof" over it...)
>
>"As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to win an Emmy."
>
>BOBBY: Man oh man, I can't believe we're actually at the Emmy Awards!
>PESTO: Coo! Yeah! Look at this place! You ever seen so much glitz?
>SQUIT: Calm down, fellas. Remember, we're supposed to be stars too.
>PESTO: I'll show ya stars... (Whack!)
>BOBBY: Squit's got a point. We gotta act classy over heeere-- look at
> the drumsticks on that one...
>PESTO: Hey, that's Feather Flocklear!
>
>Unfortunately, it's far too late for me to continue with the scenario.
Oh why not? I liked it. Is there more? Who get's Ms. Flocklear? Does she suck
blood?
Later-Erika
Ron Keeper O'Dell
film...@aol.com (Film2Edit) wrote:
>>Unfortunately, it's far too late for me to continue with the scenario.
>Oh why not? I liked it. Is there more? Who get's Ms. Flocklear? Does she suck
>blood?
Uh, I dunno. Actually, even if I had time, I probably couldn't
write any more. Wherever anything I write falls down is when
it's time to move the plot. I can't write plot. I can write
dialogue true to characters, and amusing gags, but plot? What
is this Earth thing called plot?