Ep 1. Johnny Bravo / Jungle Boy In "Mr. Monkeyman" / Johnny Bravo And The Amazon Women
- TVY7
- July 7, 1997
- 22 min
Johnny Bravo is a popular American animated series that follows the life of Johnny Bravo, a muscular blond-haired Casanova who desires to gain the attention of women. Johnny is a self-absorbed, dim-witted, and narcissistic man who thinks he is God's gift to women, but reality is far from it. He lives with his mother and tries every possible way to impress any lady he comes across.
In the first episode of season 1 titled "Johnny Bravo / Jungle Boy in Mr. Monkeyman / Johnny Bravo and the Amazon Women," Johnny tries his luck with three different women. The first part, "Johnny Bravo," establishes the character and introduces him to the audience. Johnny is shown trying to approach a woman sunbathing on the beach, but his clumsy moves ruin his chances.
In the second part, "Jungle Boy in Mr. Monkeyman," Johnny is mistaken for a young boy and is brought to the jungle by a gorilla named Mr. Monkeyman. Johnny's naive nature lands him in trouble, and he becomes a part of the gorilla's plan to save the jungle from the evil Dr. Pottsdam.
In the third and final part, "Johnny Bravo and the Amazon Women," Johnny visits an island inhabited only by women. Initially, Johnny is excited to meet the women, but his hopes are shattered when he realizes that all the women are warriors who are ready to defend their island against outsiders. Johnny's antics and attempts to impress the women backfire, and he has to face the wrath of the powerful Amazon tribe.
The episode features the hilarious misadventures of Johnny, who believes that his good looks and charm are enough to woo any woman. However, in each segment, he faces challenges that prove his belief wrong. The show uses exaggerated humor to draw humor out of Johnny's over-the-top character and his interactions with the women he desires.
In the first part, Johnny's self-obsession and lack of social skills lead him to approach a woman sunbathing without considering her feelings. His failure to impress her results in him being kicked out of the beach. The second part takes Johnny out of his comfort zone and throws him into the world of the jungle. His child-like innocence makes him an easy target for Mr. Monkeyman and Dr. Pottsdam, leading him to become a part of their plans.
In the final part, Johnny is introduced to the powerful Amazon women who live on an isolated island. Johnny's attempts to impress the women prove to be his undoing as he is subjected to ridicule and jeering by the tribe. The episode's humor stems from Johnny's folly, his vain attempts to impress the women, and his slow realization that he cannot win their affection by his usual methods.
Johnny Bravo was created by Van Partible and has been a fan favorite since it premiered in 1997. The show's comic book style graphics, exaggerated characters, and adult themes have made it famous among both children and adults. The show was well-known for its catchphrases, such as "Hey, baby!", which Johnny uses to initiate conversations with women and "Do the monkey with me!", which relates to the second part of this episode.
Overall, the first episode of Johnny Bravo season 1, consisting of three separate segments, introduces the show's titular character and establishes his persona as a self-absorbed and clueless individual. The show uses exaggerated humor, misadventures, and slapstick comedy to showcase Johnny's antics. The episode is an excellent introduction to the series for those who are not familiar with the show's style.