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pannoni1 09-16-2014 09:01 AM

Possible rejected OT episode
 
Several months ago, I came across this script which was sold online as being for the Ninja Turtles TV show. As it turns out, this script, while clearly containing many hallmarks for an OT episode (including three acts, around 40 pages, Technodrome/Krang/Bebop/Rocksteady), along with the fact that the seller was from Van Nuys, CA (close to where Fred Wolf Films is) makes me believe that this may have been an OT episode that never got approved for even the first draft. Based on the idea that the Technodrome's portal is being used as a TV screen along with the slapstickiness of the humor, this is probably written for a Season 5 episode due to the Transport module mentioned on page 36 and the second Technodrome scene begins with April on the portal screen. That said, feel free to look through and find out what you like and what wouldn't have been a good idea for such an episode.


SHARE LINK:
http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/ye...Lost%20Episode

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Powder 09-16-2014 05:30 PM

I haven't read it yet but if you have in fact found a missing episode of the OT, you're the man, & this is awesome! Thanks for sharing it. I'll post my thoughts later, when I can sit down & give it my full attention. In the meanwhile, do you think you could upload a zip file of all the pages? :D

CyberCubed 09-16-2014 06:31 PM

Cool find. Reading the script the actual episode doesn't sound too interesting which is probably why it was rejected.

I often wonder if there was a rejected script for Wyrm or Scumbug, that would be interesting to see.

oldmanwinters 09-16-2014 06:51 PM

Fascinating discovery!

The prospect of saving pages on at a time though... bleh.

I'm guessing there's probably a 99% chance this was a pitched script. Too bad we don't know the writer's identity. Did you ask Francis Moss if he had any ideas?

Metalwolf 09-17-2014 05:45 PM

Interesting 8)

I can't help but be glad though that it did get scrapped, mainly for the subplot of Bebop and the dog falling in love with each other. That was getting into some questionable territory there. :ohwell:

snake 09-17-2014 07:03 PM

Interesting. I only read the first few pages. Seems neat.

MikeandRaph87 09-17-2014 07:17 PM

Shredder In Love was the 193rd episode I thought which caused the skipped number 76. Another lost episode or just a draft that was rejected?

Could someone summarize the whole thing for the posters here?

pannoni1 09-17-2014 08:10 PM

I've included a share link above. That said, I believe that this was simply a pitch that got rejected upon its first review due to I believe a lack of punch provided in the comedy (there are a few decent lines though) along with an uninspired storyline that is simply a generic freeze, with a new character that just doesn't seem like it would be interesting. Since there is no writer/working title, this does not appear to be the "missing" episode 76. It still shows how certain writers can try to pitch ideas to a popular show, even if not to the best of efforts.

Powder 09-17-2014 08:27 PM

Thanks for the download link, hombre! Can't wait to read this sucker.

oldmanwinters 09-17-2014 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pannoni1 (Post 1351015)
I've included a share link above. That said, I believe that this was simply a pitch that got rejected upon its first review due to I believe a lack of punch provided in the comedy (there are a few decent lines though) along with an uninspired storyline that is simply a generic freeze, with a new character that just doesn't seem like it would be interesting. Since there is no writer/working title, this does not appear to be the "missing" episode 76. It still shows how certain writers can try to pitch ideas to a popular show, even if not to the best of efforts.

The file I downloaded seems to be missing pages 22-28.

BubblyShell22 09-18-2014 09:36 AM

Awesome find, though I can sort of see why it got rejected. Still, pretty cool.

Powder 09-18-2014 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldmanwinters (Post 1351032)
The file I downloaded seems to be missing pages 22-28.

Ditto... :(

Powder 09-24-2014 01:28 PM

Soooooo how about those missing pages?

oldmanwinters 09-24-2014 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powder (Post 1354041)
Soooooo how about those missing pages?

The missing pages are in his large pBucket, just not apparently the new folder. Did you get that PM I sent you?


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