During the first screening of the episode, the producers discovered that the animation was so bad that 70% of the episode needed to be redone. Animators are always looking for ways to cut corners and reduce the time it takes to create an episode. Bart and lisas characters were basically the same as one another. The pilot episode of the simpsons, some enchanted evening went so badly wrong that it nearly killed the show before it even began. The typical american family, complete with a dad who yells, a mom who nags, and three kids who get blamed for everything. What animation software was used for the simpsons andor. So, with that said, lets dive into the original version of some enchanted evening.
Homer is overweight, almost completely bald, and rather selfish and stupid, but is a good person at heart and has a bright outlook on life. The simpsons some enchanted evening tv episode 1990 trivia on imdb. They sent the cartoon over to akom in korea to animate it, with high hopes. Some enchanted eveninggallery simpsons wiki fandom. Unofficially known as season 0, the original 48 adbumpers kicked off what is now well established as one of televisions alltime classic series which premiered on the thenfledgling fox network in december 1989. Bart the daredevil part 04 the simpsons moments duration. Where the simpsons animation style is now in comparison to the early years. Some enchanted evening was supposed to be the simpsons pilot but the animation from korea proved bad to the point of being unusable. The series was originally set to debut in the fall of 1989 with the episode some enchanted evening, which was meant to introduce the main characters. Since this wasnt given the telecine treatment, so it does come off more faded than normal, but that doesnt save it. The simpsons and the simpsons characters, tm twentieth century fox film corporation.
The opening sequence is one of the most notable hallmarks of the simpsons. So not surprisingly, many simpsons episodes contain recycled animation that is, scenes or shots from older episodes used again, dubbed with the new words for that scene. Homer and marge make up their marriage with a night out, and leave a babysitter with the children, but they do not know, that she is the babysitter bandit. The simpsons s 1 e some enchanted evening tv tropes.
May 15, 2016 for instance, one 30minute episode of the simpsons can take months to create. Some enchanted evening wikisimpsons, the simpsons wiki. How the simpsons used adobe character animator to create a live episode. Had this episode originally aired as the true pilot in the shit state it was. The first produced episode for the series was some enchanted evening.
We see the childs intolerance with that program and the girls intelligence in. From this season to season 10, the packaging was so much better than it is now. The big problem was that the key members of the production. He is also best known for being the creator of the adventures of sonic the hedgehog and also for working as a. The simpsons season 1 dvd shows us where it all began.
A debacle erupted when the episode some enchanted evening, the first to return from animation in korea, was screened in front of the production staff at the gracie films bungalow. On may 15, 2016, the simpsons broke through that barrier when homer simpson answered audience questions in real time. The simpsons some enchanted evening tv episode 1990. This is identified as among the best series of articles produced by the wikipedia community. Since midseason 20, the title sequence format has changed, and each episode has a title screen gag, billboard gag, and lisa playing a different musical instrument rather than her sax. The simpsons have been on the air for quite a while now, but at the moment, it seems as if its becoming one of the less animated animated shows out there. The simpsons first aired from 1987 to 1989 as a series of animated shorts on the tracey ullman show. The simpsons some enchanted evening early animation w. The show was set to make its debut in the fall of 1989, with the pilot being some enchanted evening. In the original cut, the babysitter receptionist gives a sarcastic riiiight when homer defends the simpsons on the phone animation bump. The executive producers for the first production season were matt groening, james l. It was originally broadcast on the fox network in the united states on may, 1990. The simpsons s1 e some enchanted evening trivia tv.
Its jampacked with exclusive bonus features including original scripts and audio commentaries by matt groening, james l. The telltale head life on the fast lane homers night out the crepes of wrath krusty gets busted some enchanted evening. The episode was extremely erratic in terms of animation quality, largely due to the exported. While you may see all 24 framespersecond in a typical animation, the human eye cant actually register each frame as a separate thing. Some enchanted evening the story of the production of this episode is wellknown and that much, if not most of the animation is redone. And as such, the original material left is still slightly noticeable particularly with the distinguishing gradients in some of the backgrounds although this can also be seen bart the genius. The babysitter homer hires to watch over his kids is a wanted criminal and im the queen of sheba. The simpsons are the perfect animated tv family perfectly outrageous. The simpsons is an american animated television sitcom starring the animated simpson family, which was created by matt groening. The simpsons was originally intended to debut earlier in 1989 with some enchanted evening, but due to animation problems with that episode, the show debuted with this episode on december 17. How the simpsons used adobe character animator to create a. Klaskycsupo, the animation studio that produced the earlier simpsons shorts, was in charge of the animation, with one exception.
The outtake of several minutes of botched up animation for some enchanted evening presented with and without commentary. Heres a thread to recount on some of the numerous times that the animators really outdid themselves with character animation, be it emotionally, fluiditywise, or anything in between. If you have noticed any other recycled animation in any episodes or something here that has been in more episodes, please let us know. They did a really good job in the family guy episode simpsons guy, and they really got the style down, and only a few actual simpsons artists were involved. Some are amazing the simpsons roasting on an open fire, bart the general and some are just downright hillarious some enchanted evening yes, it isnt as good quality as we see in season 5 upwards, but that makes it special in a way.
Some enchanted evening s01e finale once upon a time in. Some enchanted evening got substantially reanimated and booted to the end of the season. The simpsons has been animated by many different studios over the past 18 years, both domestic and overseas. If you have noticed any other recycled animation in any episodes or something here that has been in. The sequence differs from episode to episode, usually with a different chalkboard gag, couch gag, and a saxophone solo from lisa. Fortunately the second episode, bart the genius, did fit what the producers were looking for, and so they reshuffled the episode order and kicked off the series with simpsons roasting on an open fire which was already designed for a december premiere. Even with the animation tidied up from the original print, its still a mess even compared to. The simpsons some enchanted evening partially found.
The first episode animated, some enchanted evening, ended up. Dec 17, 2015 this episode was originally to be the simpsons first real episode with its production code being 7g01 as simpsons roasting on an open fire had 7g08 and thus was meant to be the 8th episode. Since its launch in january 1990 as a regularly scheduled series, this celebrated show has remained one of the most groundbreaking and innovative entertainment franchises, recognizable throughout the world. Rounding out the special features are galleries of storyboards and character designs, audio outtakes from celebrity guest voice albert brooks, a brief makingof segment produced by the bbc, and never before seen outtakes in the form of the original animation from the first episode produced, some enchanted evening, which became the last. The plot of the episode revolves around homer and marge taking a night out and hiring a babysitter to look after bart and lisa. The first season of the greatest television show of all time ends with an episode that began as a botched beginning. The simpsons shorts were produced inhouse at klaskycsupo although the domestic studio produces only the character and background layout of episodes. Feb 12, 2012 in all of this, i am surprised digital emation hasnt started animating on the simpsons yet.
The first memorable guest performers also lended their special magic to the show early on. Written by matt groening and sam simon and directed by david silverman and kent butterworth, some enchanted evening was the first episode produced for season one and was intended to air as the series premiere in fall. Simpsons animation studios guide anime superhero forum. The simpsons some enchanted evening partially found original pilot of animated series. Barts house of weirdness action, adventure video game released january 1991 a rather surrealist platformer with bart on a mission to save krusty from sideshow bob. The series was originally set to debut in late 1989 with the episode some enchanted evening. The simpsons was originally to premiere in the fall of 1989, with some enchanted evening, but when the episode came back from animation in korea, it had major animation problems with it. Thats why the couch gag has no gag every episode afterwards was supposed to be a play on this one.
The other episode with this distinction was the call of the simpsons. Bart gets hit by a car part 04 the simpsons moments duration. The simpsons always did have a funny way of ordering their episodes. Only about thirty percent of the original animation proved usable. Comparing the animation quality from these first cartoons with the way the episodes are done now. With dan castellaneta, julie kavner, nancy cartwright, yeardley smith. The simpsons is the longestrunning primetime comedy in television history. The simpsons some enchanted evening tv episode 1990 full. We are reanimating the simpsons episode some enchanted evening, as a way to celebrate the shows 30th year. Brookss office and named them after his own family members, substituting bart for his own name. During the years of producing the shorts, everything was created inhouse. Produced the simpsons 8th episode spectacular toonzone entertainment produced the fat and the furriest and she used to be my girl. Overall this season is a very good one, and set the simpsons up with more fame and glory. However, the episode was later remade and then aired on may, 1990, as the last episode of the first season, with.
Some enchanted evening is the thirteenth and final episode of season 1. Some enchanted evening s01e finale once upon a time. Staring yeardley smith, nancy cartwright, harry shearer and dan castellaneta. Although it was the first episode produced, it aired as the season finale due to significant animation problems.
Some enchanted evening is the thirteenth and final episode of. A roller coaster ride of naked terror, stirring courage, and homeric stupidity. He conceived of the characters in the lobby of james l. Some enchanted evening was supposed to be the first episode of the show, but when they. Some enchanted evening is the thirteenth and final episode of the simpsons first season and originally aired on the fox network on may, 1990. The original, rough version of some enchanted evening is also incomplete as it ends with bart and lisa fleeing from ms. Bart and lisa struggle for custody of the box maggies eyes watch the backandforth until the donut pops out of the box, bounces off homers head, and lands on his plate. Homers instant animation was powered by easytouse adobe character animator software.
Some enchanted evening is the thirteenth and final episode of the simpsons first season. Some enchanted evening was supposed to be the first simpsons episode, but major problems with animation caused it to be pushed back to the season finale. And its not the whole episode either, so thats a plus. All the depth was taken from it with a simple plot such as this. It followed every clip show cliche in the book, right down to the corny voiceovers, and if youve seen every episode multiple times in syndication, its very boring to watch, especially since you know what jokes. Tagged with funny, comics, animation, creativity, illustration. Jul 16, 2005 whats the ultimate 2d animation software. Some enchanted evening was originally supposed to be the season premier but due to animation problems it was the season finale, and im happy it was made into the season finale, simpsons roasting on an open fire is somewhat the building ground of classic simpsons episode, yet this episode would do the same, yet set the bar a bit lower, im not the biggest fan. Some enchanted evening the simpsons is part of the the simpsons season 1 series, a good topic. Season 1 gallery season 2 simpsons roasting on an open fire bart the genius homers odyssey theres no disgrace like home bart the general moaning lisa the call of the simpsons the telltale head life on the fast lane homers night out the crepes of wrath krusty gets busted some enchanted evening. The simpsons some enchanted evening tv episode 1990 cast and crew credits. The simpsons some enchanted evening tv episode 1990 imdb. Trivia this episode was the first episode of the show.
Some enchanted eveningreferences simpsons wiki fandom. Was the simpsons famous opening credits created to save on. Every episode is a syndicated, timecut version, unless otherwise noted. Jul 09, 2004 of the clip shows the simpsons has done, this has to be their worst except for gump roast, but that isnt part of the golden age. Homer and marge enjoy a night on the town, leaving the kids with a diabolical babysitter, with a surprising secret. Some more simpsons my dad recorded off of network syndication and fox in 1995. The animation for the original episode was criticized heavily, with james l. Every one second of animation is made up of 24 individual frames of animation. Nov 27, 2008 the simpson kids build a fort from boxes, with a l. Early animation from the simpsons pilot, some enchanted evening. Supposedly, the simpsons was banned from airing in china in 2006 to protect the countrys struggling animation studios. Worst episode of the golden era of the simpsons anime. The animators were left to start over more or less from scratch.
Its the first episode in production order production delays forced it to be aired as the season finale instead. Botz, just discovering that she is americas most wanted. Kent butterworth is an animation director who directed the season 1 episodes some enchanted evening and theres no disgrace like home. It was originally broadcast on the fox network in the united states. Watch the simpsons season 1 episode some enchanted evening the simpsons tv on dailymotion. Animation smears and multiples 22 funny animation smears that might freak you out pausing the simpsons at just the right moment can lead to hilarious screenshots, vol. The first simpsons episode released is simpsons roasting on an open fire. The simpsons first season originally aired between december 17, 1989 and may, 1990, beginning with the christmas special simpsons roasting on an open fire.
The simpsons season 1 episode some enchanted evening. This episode was originally to be the simpsons first real episode with its production code being. References americas most armed and dangerous is most likely a parody of americas most wanted. What software is used to create specific animated shows.
What software is used to create specific animated showsmovies. Some enchanted eveningcredits simpsons wiki fandom. The simpsons some enchanted evening tv episode 1990 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Check out the craziest animation smears from shows like spongebob and the simpsons in this funny gallery. Had this episode originally aired as the true pilot in the shit state it was originally in, i guarantee you the show wouldve failed on the spot. Simpsons roasting on an open fire, and it has better animation than several other. While homer and marge are out on a romantic evening, the kids are left with a wanted bandit as their babysitter. The complete first season on dvd 024543775621 from 20th century fox. Jan 27, 2020 the series was originally set to debut in autumn 1989 with the episode some enchanted evening.
That is to say, there were no traits that set them apart, there was no characterization to speak of as far as those two went. Even with the animation tidied up from the original print, its still a mess. Some enchanted evening is one of the only episode two episodes spoiler. Jan 09, 2016 watch the simpsons season 1 episode some enchanted evening the simpsons tv on dailymotion. Some enchanted evening the father, the dope, and more or less the main character of the show. Im not sure if this was originally going to be the pilot episode or not, all i know is i watched this scene and found it particular interesting. It turns out that this babysitter is a notorious thief, and begins robbing the family. Brooks was extremely dissatisfied with the product and called for many parts of the episode to be redone.
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