Ep 16. The Ramblings of Maurice
- TVMA
- August 30, 2009
- 10 min
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7.5 (139)
In Robot Chicken season 4 episode 16, titled "The Ramblings of Maurice," viewers are treated to a series of skits and parodies that lampoon everything from classic cartoons to pop culture icons.
The episode opens with a spoof of The Power Rangers, in which the team is replaced by characters from Saved by the Bell. As expected, the results are hilarious and absurd, with Mr. Belding taking on the role of Zordon and Kelly Kapowski transforming into the Pink Ranger.
Later in the episode, viewers are treated to a parody of the classic Looney Tunes cartoon, "One Froggy Evening." However, instead of a singing frog, this skit features a man trapped in a wearable computer who can't stop singing Def Leppard's "Pour Some Sugar on Me."
Other skits in the episode include a hilarious send-up of the classic sci-fi film The Day the Earth Stood Still, in which Klaatu (played by Michael Rooker) is replaced by Dr. Phil. And in another skit, the show takes on the popular reality series Survivor, with contestants stranded on a deserted island full of bizarre and unlikely challenges.
Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to a wide variety of other skits and parodies, including spoofs of popular TV shows like The Price is Right and Sesame Street, as well as classic films like Jaws and The Wizard of Oz.
Overall, "The Ramblings of Maurice" is a hilarious and irreverent episode of Robot Chicken that is sure to keep fans of the show entertained from start to finish. With its clever writing, great voice acting, and top-notch animation, this episode is definitely a must-watch for anyone who loves a good laugh.