Episode 312: Stow A Way

Cast:
Brendon Small – Brendon Small
Jason Penopolis – H. Jon Benjamin
Melissa Robbins – Melissa Bardin Galsky
Coach Jon McGuirk – H. Jon Benjamin
Paula Small – Janine Ditullo
Josie Small – Loren Bouchard
Tom Wilsonberg – Ian Roberts

Synopsis: Brendon is inspired by his latest movie to run away to Europe. Jason & Melissa decide to follow him. Meanwhile, McGuirk needs money to repair his car, so he seeks advice from moneyman Tom Wilsonberg. The advice: Gamble.

Lawn Gnomes: (Click for picture)
· Bed shot when they are talking about going to Europe on the phone.

Brendon’s Filmography:
· *”Le Artists” – Three artists in Europe are evicted from their homes, but that isn’t enough to stop the musical number.
· *”Secret #50”– Spy thriller about Secret #50 who tries to stop Coldhands from destroying the Earth.

The Movie-Episode Connection:
· Brendon is inspired by his European artist film to run away to Europe.

Songs:

· Le Artists Song
Ohhhhh….
Brendon: We Are Artists!
Jason & Melissa: Yes We Are!
Brendon: Doodley-Do!
Jason & Melissa: Yes We Are!
All: Watch us paint and sculpt and write
Brendon: We’re so creative we just might…
Sit in cafes and drink cappuccinos…
Melissa: Swat the flies (?) and swat mosquitoes
Jason: Wait around and eat burritos
Brendon: To be an artist sure is neat-o
All: We are artists and we’re blessed, by, Zeus!
Brendon: Cut! Print!

Random Observations & Facts:
· Ian Roberts, who plays Tom Wilsonberg, was a regular on “The Upright Citizens Brigade” on Comedy Central.
· Paintings in “Le Artists”: The Home Movies Opening Television Painting, Melissa as Mona Lisa, Jason in a Pollack style painting, Jason as a sculpted piece, Brendon as a Greek God, McGuirk in the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling painting,
· Brendon’s (the landlord) note says: You Are Evickted.
· Tom’s background sign says “$eize the Day!”
· People at the assembly: Brendon, Jason, Melissa, Walter & Perry, Fenton, Shannon (sleeping), and the background class characters.
· Tom’s books: “Seize The Day” and “Starting Early: The New World of Corporate Kids”
· Tom’s card: “Tom Wilsonberg – Your Ace 888-5555 Phone: 888-5556”
· Brendon’s posters: “Moulin Bleu” “Second To Last Tango In Paris”
· Brendon reads “Europe In 1 Day!”
· Paula reads “The Daily Times”
· The sound clip used when the doors close is the same one when a buddy signs off on AOL Instant Messenger.
· Melissa has a “Hello Kitty” bag.
· At the restaurant, the dinner consists of: Pizza, Ice Cream, Spaghetti, Bread, A Sub, a piece of Chocolate Cake and a fancy looking desert.
· In “Secret #50”, Brendon’s orange juice is fake, Jason & Brendon play Connect Four, there are signs that say “Laser>” and “Rocket>”
· McGuirk and Tom go to “Diamond Lou’s Casino”
· McGuirk gets an Ace when he has 20, so actually he got 21.
· A mouse goes by when Brendon talks about being Stowaways.
· Jason’s pupils get gradually smaller when he keeps saying, “Coming back!”
· Jason reads “Show Girls”
· The boat is called “Lady Luck”
· Tom spells rich “richt”
· Paula is covered in purple paint at the end.
· The animators names in the credits:
Tim “Snake Eyes” Finn
Alan “Blow on my Dice” Foreman
Sean “Luck Be a Lady Tonight” Hagan
Lauren “Nickel Slots” Harman
Dave “Knows When to Hold ‘Em” Tata
Laura “Knows When to Fold ‘Em” Kozuh
Jamie “Knows When to Run” Mosca
Dave “Wild Card” SanAngelo
Mark “Double-Down” Usher

Past Episode References:
· This episode marks the second time McGuirk has told Brendon to run away. He first told him in Episode 112 – Law and Boarder.

Movie & Other References:
· The opening movie contains parodies of: The Mona Lisa, Pollack, Greek Mythology Sculptures, and The Sistine Chapel.
· “Secret #50” is a Bond parody, and Jason is a parody of Jaws (from Moonraker).

End Credits: “Season Three Theme”

Reviews: WARNING: Spoilers

Jdoggg: This was a great HM, maybe the best of the season. It wasn't too outlandish, and had strong main and subplots. Best of all, though, Ian Roberts, Antoine from the Upright Citizens Brigade (the greatest sketch comedy troupe ever) played the money guy.

Superloud: Excellent. I fell off my bed laughing at the whole scene with McGuirk embarrassing Brendon on the bus, and the Seize the Day guy. A bit predictable, but still hilarious. A

Shnay: I basically have the same complaints most people have stated. First, there were too many parts that were far too predictable. HM doesn't have to have complex stories, but we shouldn't see where the episode is going to end up from a mile away. Secondly, the first half was pretty weak. There were some good moments, like Brendon's search for a reason to run away, his lack of a plan once they did run away, and the opening movie (which was a little over the top for my tastes, but still funny), but ultimatley, the first half just felt like it was taking a lot of time to set up a not-so-interesting story.

While the episode, overall, was merely average, there were some real standouts here; which were Jason's gambling (it's always great when we see him go overboard with something) and, of course, Ian Roberts as the motivational speaker.