Ep 9. Surprise
- TVPG
- June 19, 1996
- 14 min
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6.0 (53)
Space Ghost Coast to Coast was a beloved animated series that aired on Cartoon Network's late-night programming block, Adult Swim. The show follows the adventures of Space Ghost, a heroic character from a 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon, as he interviews celebrities and deals with various intergalactic threats.
Season 3, Episode 9, titled Surprise, begins with Space Ghost in the middle of an interview with musician Chris Isaak. Suddenly, his assistant, Moltar, interrupts the interview to inform Space Ghost that they have a surprise guest waiting to be interviewed. Space Ghost is hesitant, but Moltar insists that it will be worth it.
As the surprise guest is introduced, Space Ghost is shocked to see that it's none other than his old arch-nemesis, Zorak. Zorak is a giant mantis-like creature who served as Space Ghost's villain in the original Hanna-Barbera cartoon. In this show, however, Zorak is now Space Ghost's bandleader and sidekick.
The show takes a hilarious turn as Space Ghost struggles to keep his cool around Zorak. He tries to maintain his professional demeanor, but Zorak constantly tries to derail the interview with his antics and insults. For his part, Zorak seems to enjoy being the center of attention and revels in his new role as Space Ghost's co-host.
As the interview progresses, it becomes clear that Zorak has an ulterior motive for his appearance. He wants to promote his new solo album and use the show as a platform to launch his music career. Space Ghost is initially dismissive of Zorak's ambitions, but eventually agrees to play one of his songs on the show.
The episode ends with Space Ghost and Zorak jamming out to Zorak's song, with Moltar accompanying them on drums. It's a fun and absurd scene that perfectly captures the show's irreverent humor.
Overall, Surprise is a standout episode of Space Ghost Coast to Coast. It's a perfect example of the show's offbeat humor and creative use of characters from Hanna-Barbera's classic cartoons. Fans of the series will love seeing Space Ghost and Zorak interact, while newcomers will be entertained by the show's unique blend of comedy and sci-fi.
