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A Legendary Tail/Project BRAIN is the 64th and penultimate episode of the Pinky and the Brain spin-off series and the 6th episode of the show's 4th season. It originally aired on September 28, 1998. Both cartoons in this episode are animated by Rough Draft.
A Legendary Tail[]
Plot[]
The Brain generates a tall-tale about himself to make him seem like a folk-hero in the eyes of the public. The folk-tale chronicles the adventures of Big Johnny Brain Jones Peachpit Bill Boon Crockett and his sidekick Little Pinky Flea Pie Waffle Shoe Clamhead Chris, as they set-out to achieve fame for their heroism.
Crew[]
- Written By Charles M. Howell IV, Earl Kress, and Jed Spingarn
- Directed By Nelson Recinos
Songs[]
Trivia[]
- Brain's plan in this episode utilizes computer-generated writing to complete his tall tale, which ultimately proves to be its downfall as the computer-generated writing is too logical to complete a coherent story. 24 years since this episode's debut, AI-generated writing has become more common, with programs such as ChatGPT being able to generate entire stories. These programs have come under criticisms for flawed, overly-logical writing (much like Brain's tall tale), as well as enforcing the threat of displacing actual human writers.
- A scene of Pinky observing Brain typing has become a popular internet GIF.
- The ending chorus calls Brain "Big Johnny Brain Jones Peachpit Bill Boone Crockett" after his tall tale.
Gallery[]
The popular GIF from this episode
Project B.R.A.I.N.[]
Plot[]
Pinky and the Brain recount on the day they met and why Brain wants to take over the world.
Crew[]
- Written By Gordon Bressack
- Directed By Nelson Recinos
Trivia[]
- This episode is one of many interpretations on Pinky and the Brain's origin story and as a result, it contains contrasting details with other episodes about their origins.
- The date on the camera is 9-9-1995, the exact day the first episode, "Das Mouse", aired.
- The final "Pinky and the Brain" episode to be animated by Rough Draft Studios, Inc., in broadcast/release order (not counting their work on the other series Pinky, Elmyra and the Brain).
- Items in the "Menagerie of Failure" include:
- Thighmaster
- Cold Fusion
- Merchandise from the Bob Dole 1996 presidential campaign
- David Caruso's movie career
- Ross Perot in general
- Project B.R.A.I.N.
- Sylvester Stallone comedies
- After the ending chorus, Brain is heard shouting, "Pinky, let me out of here!".
Gallery[]
Poster for the project itself
The Menagerie of Failure
Production Notes[]
- This is the penultimate episode of the Pinky and the Brain spin-off series (in broadcast/release order); as well as the final episode of this series to feature the traditional incarnations of Acme Labs and the show's intro. Barring the occasional reference in Elmyra, Wakko's Wish and some video game appearances; ACME Labs would not return in its traditional form in a Pinky and the Brain-related TV series until the 2020 Animaniacs reboot.
Soundtrack[]
- "Rock a Bye Baby"
- "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"
Cast[]
| Voice Actors: | Character(s): |
| Rob Paulsen | Pinky, Additional Voices |
| Maurice LaMarche | The Brain, Additional Voices |
| Brian Mitchell | Big Jimmy Fruithead |
| Frank Welker | Dirt Townsman |
| Tress MacNeille | Townswoman, Additional Voices |
| Steve Bernstein | Chorus Member #3 |