Cute Little Alienhead/Better Living Through Cheese is the second episode of Pinky, Elmyra and the Brain. It originally aired on September 26, 1998. Both cartoons in this episode were animated by Rough Draft.
Cute Little Alienhead[]
Plot[]
The Brain uses an intergalactic radio to flag down a passing alien, in hopes of trading for advanced weaponry. Unfortunately, Brain cannot get along with the alien (Shad Equipo), who later finds himself joining Elmyra's pet collection.
Crew[]
- Written by Kate Donahue and Scott Kreamer
- Directed by Russell Calabrese
Trivia[]
- Elmyra playing Scotty Says is a reference to the Star Trek character, Scotty.
Better Living Through Cheese[]
Plot[]
To win the prize money from a science fair, The Brain builds a high-tech device for Elmyra to show off. However, Rudy destroys the device just before it can be judged by Bob Quack the Science Hack.
Crew[]
- Written by Kate Donahue and Scott Kreamer
- Directed by Russell Calabrese
Trivia[]
- Pinky asking if the Telechubbies fight fair is a reference to the Teletubbies.
- The Telechubbies would later appear in the very next episode.
- Bob Quack the Science Hack is a parody of Bill Nye the Science Guy.
Production Notes[]
- Starting with this episode onwards, the opening theme song is shortened.
Cast[]
| Voice Actors: | Character(s): |
| Rob Paulsen | Pinky |
| Maurice LaMarche | The Brain |
| Cree Summer | Elmyra |
| Nancy Cartwright | Rudy Mookich |
| Frank Welker | Parrot, Alien |
| John Vernon | Principal Cheevers |
| David Paymer | Shad Equipo |
| Pat Musick | Old Woman |