Possible rejected OT episode

*pannoni1* · 09-16-2014, 09:01 AM

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.

Spoiler:

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

*pannoni1* · 09-16-2014, 09:04 AM

Spoiler:

*pannoni1* · 09-16-2014, 09:07 AM

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*pannoni1* · 09-16-2014, 09:10 AM

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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?

*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

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.

*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

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

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

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?

09-16-2014, 09:01 AM	#1
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	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. Spoiler: SHARE LINK: http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/ye...Lost%20Episode __________________ http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...d.php?t=37065- MY WANT LIST TMNT FAN CLUB LINK: http://sot.ag/gCjK/ 30 years of Turtle Power! Last edited by pannoni1; 09-17-2014 at 07:27 PM.

09-16-2014, 09:04 AM	#2
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09-16-2014, 09:07 AM	#3
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09-16-2014, 09:10 AM	#4
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09-16-2014, 06:51 PM	#7
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,501	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? __________________ 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!

09-16-2014, 05:30 PM	#5
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	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?

09-16-2014, 06:31 PM	#6
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,880	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.

09-17-2014, 05:45 PM	#8
Metalwolf Mad Scientist Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,563	Interesting 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.

09-17-2014, 07:03 PM	#9
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,231	Interesting. I only read the first few pages. Seems neat.

09-17-2014, 07:17 PM	#10
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,189	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? __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

09-17-2014, 08:10 PM	#11
pannoni1 Foot Elite Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,447	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. __________________ http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/sho...d.php?t=37065- MY WANT LIST TMNT FAN CLUB LINK: http://sot.ag/gCjK/ 30 years of Turtle Power!

09-17-2014, 08:27 PM	#12
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	Thanks for the download link, hombre! Can't wait to read this sucker.

09-18-2014, 09:36 AM	#14
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	Awesome find, though I can sort of see why it got rejected. Still, pretty cool. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

09-24-2014, 01:28 PM	#16
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	Soooooo how about those missing pages?