Ep 4. The David S. Pumpkins Animated Halloween Special
- TV-14
- October 28, 2017
- 1280 min
In the season 43 episode 4 of Saturday Night Live, viewers were treated to an animated Halloween special starring Tom Hanks as the beloved character David S. Pumpkins from a previous SNL skit. The episode starts with a young boy named Kevin and his sister Dotty, who are carving pumpkins for Halloween. They are suddenly interrupted by the television turning on and David S. Pumpkins (voiced by Tom Hanks) appearing on the screen, inviting them on a wacky adventure.
The trio sets off to visit a Halloween theme park called "100 Floors of Frights," which is home to various spooky attractions. David S. Pumpkins acts as their guide, leading them through several floors, each of which is more bizarre than the last. They encounter a range of bizarre and sometimes nonsensical characters, including skeleton DJs, dancing raisins, and a candy corn-obsessed witch.
One of the highlights of the episode is undoubtedly the musical numbers. David S. Pumpkins performs two original songs throughout the special, "Tis' the Scary Season" and "Spooky, Scary Skeletons." Both songs are catchy and upbeat, sure to delight viewers of all ages.
As they progress through the floors of the theme park, Kevin and his sister Dotty become increasingly concerned about David S. Pumpkins' unusual behavior. They express their confusion to David S. Pumpkins, who replies, "I'm just being me! Now let's find some more adventure!"
Finally, the trio arrives at the top floor of the haunted attraction, where they come face to face with a mysterious and menacing figure. In typical David S. Pumpkins style, he charges at the figure with his pumpkins and yells, "I'm David S. Pumpkins, man! Any questions?!"
Overall, the David S. Pumpkins Animated Halloween Special is a fun and lighthearted adventure that will put viewers of all ages in the mood for Halloween. Tom Hanks brings his signature charm and humor to the character of David S. Pumpkins, making it a joy to watch him on screen. With a catchy soundtrack and a colorful cast of characters, this SNL episode is a must-watch for fans of the holiday.
