tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365564334433777661.post6332525640942976183..comments2024-03-25T17:18:56.205-04:00Comments on Saturday Morning Archives: On DVD: Saturday Morning Cartoons: The 1960's, Volume 1 (2009)hobbyfanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089664500077967952noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365564334433777661.post-90867273412508412882014-07-07T12:53:09.961-04:002014-07-07T12:53:09.961-04:00I should mention that I picked up my copy of Satur...I should mention that I picked up my copy of Saturday Morning Cartoons: The 60's in a reissue form, as it was relabeled "Kids' Favorites" for some reason. No wonder I got it so cheap.hobbyfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08089664500077967952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365564334433777661.post-73425963668857350072014-07-07T04:10:19.793-04:002014-07-07T04:10:19.793-04:00Monsters of Rock is also on the Frankenstein Jr./I...Monsters of Rock is also on the Frankenstein Jr./Impossibles DVD from WB On Demand.<br /><br />I enjoyed watching it, but it didn't have nearly enough depth to it. So many other collections have so much more, from commentary to behind the scenes shenanigans. They barely scratched the surface here. <br /><br />Did you notice the ealy storyboard drawing showing the Impossibles as "The Incredibles"? Not to mention Coil was originally supposed to be a drummer! Shortly after they were referred to as "The Incredible Impossibles" (and referred to as such in one early episode), before finally just being, The Impossibles.<br /><br />As for the boys' origins, I had four possible theories:<br /><br />1) The boys were born mutants/metahumnans and always had powers.<br /><br />2) They gained their powers via exposure to "Chemical X" or some sort of scientific process. I don't know if it was in the production notes, or merely someone's fanwanking, but there was a mention somewhere that the boys were test subjects in an experiment conducted by the US military. <br /><br />3) They were born out of an odd experiment not unlike the Powerpuff Girls. Someone combined Rock & Roll vinyl, guitars, an old spring, some bottled water and some paper dolls. "Chemical X" was all that was needed to bring the boys to life! How else to you explain such loyal, talented music makers who are never apart from their instruments?<br /><br />4) The wildcard theory: The powers were in their costumes. If you think about it, the guys NEVER used their powers when they weren't wearing them. <br /><br />I've mentioned before I've always enjoyed the Herculoids' 1960s adventures (the 1981 versions, not so much) and it was nice to see a short on them as well, but again, too short and too shallow.<br /><br />Imagine what Saturday mornings could have been like if Peggy Charren hadn't become involved. Maybe shows like BTAS might have come a decade or more earlier! Other toons wouldn't have been so dumbed down either.magicdoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10755186050643383954noreply@blogger.com