Timmy TV/References

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Trivia

• Cosmo has at least one fan: a fangirl who thinks he's cute.
• It is revealed that Francis is a fan of Britney Britney.

Allusions

We can read "Friends won't die"

• Friends - In the TV magazine that Cosmo is holding when Timmy was walking through a red carpet, we can clearly read the phrase "'Friends' won't die" which makes a reference to the TV sitcom "Friends" which aired from 1994 to 2004. Ironically, "Friends" ended up concluding a year before this episode aired.

• Bewitched - The intro of the show, Timmy TV is a parody of the intro of the show.

• The Beverly Hillbillies - Throughout the intro of Timmy TV, Cosmo's appearance and moment both are references to the show, mostly how they become rich after striking oil in their land.

• The Brady Bunch - Florence Henderson, whom Simon brings in to replace Mrs. Turner, played Carol Brady on the TV sitcom The Brady Bunch. The part where Mrs. Turner is in a square with other people around in squares is a reference to the intro of the show.

• Leave It To Beaver - The show where Binky starred "Leave It to Binky" is a reference to the show.

• The Truman Show - The plot of the episode is almost identical to that of the film.

• Happy Days - Timmy dresses like a 50's greaser and checks himself out in front of the mirror with a comb in the intro of the show Timmy TV.

• Hogan's Heroes - Throughout the intro of Timmy TV, Mr. Turner's appearance was similar to the doghouse lifting and ending up to the dogs' part of the Hogan's Heroes intro.

• Bubsy - Timmy's new catchphrase "What could possibly go wrong?" is also the protagonist Bubsy's catchphrase from the video game of the same name.
• Hall & Oates - Two street signs in Fairy World reference the musical duo.

Running Gags

• A zipper being poofed over Cosmo's mouth and zipped shut when he says something he oughtn't to.
• Cosmo being trapped in a carbonite box similar to the one in Star Wars.
• Simon making changes to the show to boost the ratings.
• Cosmo making note on when you see the words Timmy and another word next to each other, there is another part of that that is added into it to create a sentence.
• Cosmo keeps asking his "fans" if they still like him or if he's a popular character but gets an unanswered response and cricket noises.
• Some of Timmy's friends and family notice the live audience laughter.
• The women being shrill.

Goofs

• When Timmy goes to Fairy World, the balding male fairy who says "Look! Its Timmy!" has a female voice. A moment later a redheaded female fairy speaks in a rather boyish voice.
• When Chester and AJ are frozen during the interruption of Timmy TV, the positions of Chester and AJ’s eyebrows are “\ /“ and “/ /“ respectively. However, when Timmy says, “They’re my best friends. I happen to like them.”, the positions of Chester and AJ’s eyebrows change to “/ \” and “/ -“ respectively. Furthermore, before Simon replaces Chester and AJ for monkeys, the position of Chester’s eyebrow remains unchanged and the position of AJ’s eyebrow changes back to “/ /“.

Quotes

Cosmo: Don't you know that the cameras are everywhere?

(Timmy flashbacks to when he is on the toilet with cameras around)

Timmy: Hmm, now that you mention it, no!

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(Mom burns a bowl. She hears audience laughs.)

Mom: Timmy, honey, I'm gonna make you a nice, big breakfast.

Timmy: Gee mom, that sounds-

(Simon's Crew hold up signs)

Timmy: Uh, what could possibly go wrong?

(Audience laughs)

Mom: I'd just love to know what's so funny about pancakes and eggs.

(Audience laughs)

(Dad runs off with a pancake on his head. Audience laughs.)

Timmy: Heh, what could possibly go wrong?

(Audience laughs)

Mom: Well, fix yourself a bowl of cereal then, smarty pants! And for being so rude, you're grounded for a we-! (Mrs. Turner is stopped by magic and then Simon and his crew appear)

Simon: Big-T, what are you doing? Grounded for a week does not in exciting reality show make.

Timmy: What are you talking about? I got grounded cause I did exactly what you said to do.

Simon: You're right. Maybe we replace mom with someone a little less shrill. Find out if Florence Henderson is available.

Timmy: You can’t do that.

Simon: Sure, we can. With a little of this...(the wand shines) and a little of this. (poofs up the money)

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Florence Henderson: Timmy, since you're not grounded after all, how 'bout some snacks?

Timmy: Thanks, Mrs. Brady. I mean- mom.

Chester: Wow, you're mom sure is a lot less shrill. (Audience laughs) Hey, I'm funny!

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Mother fairy: (watching Timmy TV) Ooh, I love Mom as a blonde!

Little fairy girl: (about Chester and AJ) But what's with the brace-face and the bald kid?

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Simon: (to Cosmo) A.J. and Chester got to go.

Cosmo: Well, it's about time!

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Dad: (to Mom when she is replaced by Florence Henderson) Ooh, honey, have you done something new to your hair, face, and body?

[Chester and A.J. (as monkeys) fell on top of Dad and Florence Henderson]

Dad AAAHH! Get Timmy's friends off of me!

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Timmy: (in Simon's office) What could possibly go wrong?

Binky: (to Timmy) Lots of things. Never let your mom be your manager.

Binky's Mom: You have an audition! Try and look cute!

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Mom: (in the Brady Bunch opening) I don't know any of these people.

Florence Henderson: (pushes Mom out of the way) You're in my spot!

Mom: She is so shrill.

Production Notes

• Although this episode premiered in 2005, it was produced in 2004 according to the credits.
  • This episode completed production in August 2004.

References

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