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{{episode|show=[[Fraggle Rock]]|airdate=February 14, [[1983]]|writer=[[Jerry Juhl]]|director=[[Jim Henson]]}} |
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+ | [[Image:106b.jpg|thumb|300px|Mokey gets her friends to swear on the Solemn Fraggle Oath.]] |
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+ | [[Mokey Fraggle|Mokey]] writes in her diary about the time when she had decided that it was wrong to eat [[Doozer]] constructions. She tries to persuade the other [[Fraggles]] to quit the habit, even though the [[Doozer sticks]] that form the constructions are the Fraggles' favorite thing to eat. She goes so far as to enlist the help of [[Convincing John]], the Fraggle who can convince ''anyone'' to do ''anything''. When Convincing John joins Mokey's crusade, the Fraggles learn of the dangers of upsetting the balance of nature. |
+ | Meanwhile, [[Doc]] tries to sew a button to a fried egg upon reading from his diary. |
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+ | ==Fraggle Facts== |
− | + | [[Image:106.jpg|thumb|300px|Convincing John works his magic with a crowd of Fraggles.]] |
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+ | [[Image:106c.jpg|thumb|300px|Mokey listens in on an unfortunate Doozer family about to leave their home.]] |
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+ | * Convincing John seems to be aware of [[Outer Space]] and its inhabitants, as a line in his song about not eating the Doozer towers refers to a Fraggle turning into a "[[Silly Creatures|human being]]". He also knows what plastic cups are, while [[Uncle Traveling Matt]] does not even know what a paper cup is. |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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− | *This episode reveals the environmental connection between the Fraggles and the Doozers. |
+ | *This episode reveals the environmental connection between the Fraggles and the Doozers. Doozers don't mind when the Fraggles eat their constructions, because it frees up more space for the Doozers to keep building. When the Fraggles stop eating the constructions, the Doozers decide they must leave [[Fraggle Rock (location)|Fraggle Rock]], as they will die if they cannot build. |
*Convincing John is one of [[Jim Henson]]'s two recurring characters; he appears again in later seasons. |
*Convincing John is one of [[Jim Henson]]'s two recurring characters; he appears again in later seasons. |
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+ | *Convincing John is also the proud owner of a golden tooth, quite visible when he sings. |
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+ | *Although this is a flashback episode, when [[Gobo]] goes to get [[Traveling Matt]]'s [[Postcards from Traveling Matt|postcard]], Doc is attempting to sew a button on a fried egg, though he started this goal at the beginning of the episode, supposedly when Mokey started writing in her diary. |
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+ | ==International versions== |
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+ | *[[Fraggle Rock (France)|French version]]: Doc has trouble getting Croquette to take a bath, for a society ball, hosted by Madame Pontaven, but eventually suceeds, after pointing out that Madame has an attractive dog. Further preparations include a soufflé to take to the event, and Croquette blow-drying his fur. While they attend in tuxedos and top hat, to their dismay, Madame herself shows up in blue jeans and a cap. The postcard is identical to the North American version. |
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+ | ==Supporting Cast== |
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+ | *[[Convincing John]] ([[Jim Henson]]) |
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==Video releases== |
==Video releases== |
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*''[[The Preachification of Convincing John (VHS)]]'' ([[HBO Video]], [[1986]]) |
*''[[The Preachification of Convincing John (VHS)]]'' ([[HBO Video]], [[1986]]) |
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− | *''[[Fraggle Fun and Doozer Doings]]'' ([[Jim Henson Video]], [[1993]]) -- closing credits |
+ | *''[[Fraggle Fun and Doozer Doings]]'' ([[Jim Henson Video]], [[1993]]) -- original closing credits replaced |
*''[[Fraggle Rock: Complete First Season]]'' ([[HIT!]], [[2005]]) |
*''[[Fraggle Rock: Complete First Season]]'' ([[HIT!]], [[2005]]) |
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+ | *''[[Fraggle Rock: Complete Series Collection]]'' (HIT!, [[2008]]) |
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+ | *''[[The Jim Henson Collection]]'' (Gaiam, [[2013]]) |
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− | ==International |
+ | ==International episode titles== |
+ | *Brazil: "Os Fraggles Fazem Dieta" |
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− | *[[Fragglerne (Denmark)|Denmark]]: "Forkynder-Johns evner" |
+ | *[[Fragglerne (Denmark)|Denmark]]: "Forkynder-Johns evner" (Sayer-John's abilities) |
− | *[[Fraggle Rock (France)|France]]: "Le sermon de Johnny Persuasion" |
+ | *[[Fraggle Rock (France)|France]]: "Le sermon de Johnny Persuasion" (The sermon of Johnny Persuasion) |
− | *[[Die Fraggles (Germany)|Germany]]: "Die Predigten des Johannes" |
+ | *[[Die Fraggles (Germany)|Germany]]: "Die Predigten des Johannes" (The Sermons of Johannes) |
− | *[[De Freggels (Netherlands)|Netherlands]]: "De zedenpreek van |
+ | *[[De Freggels (Netherlands)|Netherlands]]: "De zedenpreek van Prater Piet" (The homily of Talker Piet) |
− | *[[Fragglene (Norway)|Norway]]: "Skråsikre John" |
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+ | *[[Fragglene (Norway)|Norway]]: "Skråsikre John" (Chewing Safe John) |
+ | *[[Fraglesy|Poland]]: "Przekonujący John" (Convincing John) |
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+ | *[[Los Fraguel (Spain)|Spain]]: "La predicación del convincente John" (The powerful preaching of John) |
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*[[Fragglarna (Sweden)|Sweden]]: "Doozarna" (Video title "Mokey och Dosarna") |
*[[Fragglarna (Sweden)|Sweden]]: "Doozarna" (Video title "Mokey och Dosarna") |
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{{Ep-nav|prev=[[Episode 105: The Thirty-Minute Work Week|The Thirty-Minute Work Week]]|series=[[Fraggle Rock]]|next=[[Episode 107: I Want to Be You|I Want to Be You]]}} |
{{Ep-nav|prev=[[Episode 105: The Thirty-Minute Work Week|The Thirty-Minute Work Week]]|series=[[Fraggle Rock]]|next=[[Episode 107: I Want to Be You|I Want to Be You]]}} |
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[[Category:Environmentalism]] |
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Revision as of 05:43, 30 June 2015
Fraggle Rock | |
Air Date | February 14, 1983 |
Written by | Jerry Juhl |
Director | Jim Henson |
Mokey writes in her diary about the time when she had decided that it was wrong to eat Doozer constructions. She tries to persuade the other Fraggles to quit the habit, even though the Doozer sticks that form the constructions are the Fraggles' favorite thing to eat. She goes so far as to enlist the help of Convincing John, the Fraggle who can convince anyone to do anything. When Convincing John joins Mokey's crusade, the Fraggles learn of the dangers of upsetting the balance of nature.
Meanwhile, Doc tries to sew a button to a fried egg upon reading from his diary.
Fraggle Facts
- Once a Fraggle calls for the Solemn Oath of the Fraggles, all the others must swear by it. Only the Fraggle who called for the Oath can allow the others to break it.
- Convincing John seems to be aware of Outer Space and its inhabitants, as a line in his song about not eating the Doozer towers refers to a Fraggle turning into a "human being". He also knows what plastic cups are, while Uncle Traveling Matt does not even know what a paper cup is.
Notes
- This episode reveals the environmental connection between the Fraggles and the Doozers. Doozers don't mind when the Fraggles eat their constructions, because it frees up more space for the Doozers to keep building. When the Fraggles stop eating the constructions, the Doozers decide they must leave Fraggle Rock, as they will die if they cannot build.
- Convincing John is one of Jim Henson's two recurring characters; he appears again in later seasons.
- Convincing John is also the proud owner of a golden tooth, quite visible when he sings.
- Although this is a flashback episode, when Gobo goes to get Traveling Matt's postcard, Doc is attempting to sew a button on a fried egg, though he started this goal at the beginning of the episode, supposedly when Mokey started writing in her diary.
International versions
- French version: Doc has trouble getting Croquette to take a bath, for a society ball, hosted by Madame Pontaven, but eventually suceeds, after pointing out that Madame has an attractive dog. Further preparations include a soufflé to take to the event, and Croquette blow-drying his fur. While they attend in tuxedos and top hat, to their dismay, Madame herself shows up in blue jeans and a cap. The postcard is identical to the North American version.
Songs
- "Why?"
- "Convincing John"
Supporting Cast
Video releases
- The Preachification of Convincing John (VHS) (HBO Video, 1986)
- Fraggle Fun and Doozer Doings (Jim Henson Video, 1993) -- original closing credits replaced
- Fraggle Rock: Complete First Season (HIT!, 2005)
- Fraggle Rock: Complete Series Collection (HIT!, 2008)
- The Jim Henson Collection (Gaiam, 2013)
International episode titles
- Brazil: "Os Fraggles Fazem Dieta"
- Denmark: "Forkynder-Johns evner" (Sayer-John's abilities)
- France: "Le sermon de Johnny Persuasion" (The sermon of Johnny Persuasion)
- Germany: "Die Predigten des Johannes" (The Sermons of Johannes)
- Netherlands: "De zedenpreek van Prater Piet" (The homily of Talker Piet)
- Norway: "Skråsikre John" (Chewing Safe John)
- Poland: "Przekonujący John" (Convincing John)
- Spain: "La predicación del convincente John" (The powerful preaching of John)
- Sweden: "Doozarna" (Video title "Mokey och Dosarna")
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