Classic Ep Talk: Blast From the Past

*Prowler* · 09-10-2010, 06:18 PM

Blast From the Past from season 3 of the 1987 series.

In this episode, Shredder takes Bebop and Rocksteady to a museum so he can awake the ghost of Shibano-Sama, the founder of the Foot Clan and make Bebop and Rocksteady into Ninjas. The Turtles and Splinter try to get there first but they arrive too late and Shredder throws a smoke bomb at them.

When the Turtles try to tell Shibano-Sama that Splinter is the real leader of the Foot Clan and not the Shredder they realize that Splinter has lost his memory so Leo, Mike and Don take him back to the Lair while Raph stays there stalling them with no avail.

At the Lair, the others help Splinter gettign his memory back in a form of a flashback making this episode a clip show, everyone hates clip shows, right?

But this one is worth it, because only the true leader of the Foot Clan knows one move, a certain move called the "Cur-Li maneuver". Once Splinter gets his memory back they return to the museum and Splinter applies the "Cur-Li" maneuver on Shredder. This "Cur-Li maneuver" is the main reason to rewatch this episode everytime you rewatch the classic toon, it's one of the most hilarious moments in TMNT history. I'd really love to post a link for those who don't know/remember it but unfortunately YouTube only has the complete episode and that's not allowed here.

I don't know about you guys, but the first time I watched it I was expecting a really bad ass move form Splinter, then I was like WTF

And let's not forget the way the episode ended. Shibano-Sama began lecturing the Turtles and Splinter who eventually got tired of listening to him and decided to leave, the very last line of this episode is Shibano-Sama saying "And save the last slice of pizza for me."

The Turtles and Splinter facial expressiosn were priceless, they were like "WTF"

Amazing how two moments made this one of the funniest TMNT episodes of all time, and it was a clipshow. Have you ever seen another clipshow that was actualy entertaining? I sure haven't.

Discuss.

*Icebot* · 09-10-2010, 06:55 PM

This was a pretty cool episode. I like how Krang had that different voice actor at the beginning, even though the flashbacks had Krang's original voice. I also thought it was funny how he said he wanted to use an accountant instead of a ninja to conquer the world.

I liked how Splinter used the Cur-lee manuver. I think it would've been nice to see him use it at least more than once in the show.

*oldmanwinters* · 09-10-2010, 09:04 PM

As a clip show, this was a fantastic episode. I remember being very disappointed with the 2k3 clip-show, "Reflections," since the awesome looking intro led me to expect some really epic story involving the Shredder. And, it was just the turtles & friends having a peaceful picnic while talking about their adventures... meh.

But "Blast from the Past" made the telling of the origin story necessary to the plot and it was neat to compare animation styles and voice acting from season 3 to season 1. There was tension in the retelling because we all knew Raph was in trouble trying to hold off the Foot while Splinter tried to regain his memory. And then we got to see one of the Flat Out Funniest moments in all the OT when Splinter goes all Three Stooges on Shredder and saves the day. We also learn a little bit about Hamato Yoshi's past, which may or may not have been contradicted by the Season 7 episode, "Legend of Koji."

*Coola Yagami* · 09-11-2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by oldmanwinters

As a clip show, this was a fantastic episode. I remember being very disappointed with the 2k3 clip-show, "Reflections," since the awesome looking intro led me to expect some really epic story involving the Shredder. And, it was just the turtles & friends having a peaceful picnic while talking about their adventures... meh.

But "Blast from the Past" made the telling of the origin story necessary to the plot and it was neat to compare animation styles and voice acting from season 3 to season 1. There was tension in the retelling because we all knew Raph was in trouble trying to hold off the Foot while Splinter tried to regain his memory. And then we got to see one of the Flat Out Funniest moments in all the OT when Splinter goes all Three Stooges on Shredder and saves the day. We also learn a little bit about Hamato Yoshi's past, which may or may not have been contradicted by the Season 7 episode, "Legend of Koji."

Yeah, with some random student that walked out on Splinter and the Turtles all knew about it and blah blah blah. Since when was Splinter taking on random pupils?

*oldmanwinters* · 09-11-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

Yeah, with some random student that walked out on Splinter and the Turtles all knew about it and blah blah blah. Since when was Splinter taking on random pupils?

I believe you are thinking of "White Belt, Black Heart." Another interesting episode that may or may not contradict Splinter's history established in Blast from the Past.

Herald7 · 09-11-2010, 09:09 PM

What's weird is that for years I didn't remember the whole "Cur li" maneuver bit as being funny; I remembered it being serious, lol. It's amazing how your memory plays tricks on you.

09-10-2010, 06:18 PM	#1
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,940	Classic Ep Talk: Blast From the Past Blast From the Past from season 3 of the 1987 series. In this episode, Shredder takes Bebop and Rocksteady to a museum so he can awake the ghost of Shibano-Sama, the founder of the Foot Clan and make Bebop and Rocksteady into Ninjas. The Turtles and Splinter try to get there first but they arrive too late and Shredder throws a smoke bomb at them. When the Turtles try to tell Shibano-Sama that Splinter is the real leader of the Foot Clan and not the Shredder they realize that Splinter has lost his memory so Leo, Mike and Don take him back to the Lair while Raph stays there stalling them with no avail. At the Lair, the others help Splinter gettign his memory back in a form of a flashback making this episode a clip show, everyone hates clip shows, right? But this one is worth it, because only the true leader of the Foot Clan knows one move, a certain move called the "Cur-Li maneuver". Once Splinter gets his memory back they return to the museum and Splinter applies the "Cur-Li" maneuver on Shredder. This "Cur-Li maneuver" is the main reason to rewatch this episode everytime you rewatch the classic toon, it's one of the most hilarious moments in TMNT history. I'd really love to post a link for those who don't know/remember it but unfortunately YouTube only has the complete episode and that's not allowed here. I don't know about you guys, but the first time I watched it I was expecting a really bad ass move form Splinter, then I was like WTF And let's not forget the way the episode ended. Shibano-Sama began lecturing the Turtles and Splinter who eventually got tired of listening to him and decided to leave, the very last line of this episode is Shibano-Sama saying "And save the last slice of pizza for me." The Turtles and Splinter facial expressiosn were priceless, they were like "WTF" Amazing how two moments made this one of the funniest TMNT episodes of all time, and it was a clipshow. Have you ever seen another clipshow that was actualy entertaining? I sure haven't. Discuss.

09-10-2010, 09:04 PM	#3
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,458	As a clip show, this was a fantastic episode. I remember being very disappointed with the 2k3 clip-show, "Reflections," since the awesome looking intro led me to expect some really epic story involving the Shredder. And, it was just the turtles & friends having a peaceful picnic while talking about their adventures... meh. But "Blast from the Past" made the telling of the origin story necessary to the plot and it was neat to compare animation styles and voice acting from season 3 to season 1. There was tension in the retelling because we all knew Raph was in trouble trying to hold off the Foot while Splinter tried to regain his memory. And then we got to see one of the Flat Out Funniest moments in all the OT when Splinter goes all Three Stooges on Shredder and saves the day. We also learn a little bit about Hamato Yoshi's past, which may or may not have been contradicted by the Season 7 episode, "Legend of Koji." __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items!

09-10-2010, 06:55 PM	#2
Icebot Foot Elite Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast, US Posts: 3,224	This was a pretty cool episode. I like how Krang had that different voice actor at the beginning, even though the flashbacks had Krang's original voice. I also thought it was funny how he said he wanted to use an accountant instead of a ninja to conquer the world. I liked how Splinter used the Cur-lee manuver. I think it would've been nice to see him use it at least more than once in the show.

09-11-2010, 09:09 PM	#6
Herald7 Hench Mutant Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 286	What's weird is that for years I didn't remember the whole "Cur li" maneuver bit as being funny; I remembered it being serious, lol. It's amazing how your memory plays tricks on you.