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"Fire Dogs 2" is the third episode of Ren & Stimpy "Adult Party Cartoon". The first part first aired on July 17, 2003, and the second part first aired on July 24, 2003.
Plot[]
Continuing after the events of the original "Fire Dogs", grateful that the duo handled their first fire rescue very well, the fire chief morphs into a caricature of Ralph Bakshi and lets them stay in their apartment. Together, they become bachelors and earn "equal pay".
Characters[]
- Ren
- Stimpy
- Fire Chief (Ralph Bakshi)
- Mrs. Buttloaves
- Jasper
- Eddie Höek (cameo)
- Pizzeria costumers
Trivia[]
- Much like "Altruists" and "Stimpy's Pregnant" (international airings only), this episode was split into two parts during its televised airings, due to John K. neglecting to complete the episode on time, similar to his failure to do so during production of the original Ren & Stimpy series. The other reason is because of the episode's runtime of 30 minutes.
- When Part 1 of this episode aired, it was packaged alongside "Fire Dogs" from the original Ren & Stimpy series, which aired prior to the first half of this episode. Throughout Part 1 on televised airings are original live-action wraparounds filmed in black-and-white, serving as a homage to The Honeymooners, titled Ralph's Playhouse. In them, Ralph Bakshi, in the role of Ralph Kramden, calls up "John Kricfalusi" from his house, checking up on production on the episode. John tells Ralph that the episode is incomplete and tells him to present the first half of the episode right after presenting the original "Fire Dogs" cartoon. Part 1 ends with the chief and the duo leaving the apartment, on their way to the pizzeria. The intro and end credits are not present in Part 1, but are in Part 2.
- Part 2 opens with a recap, narrated by Stinky Whizzleteats, voiced by John K. himself. Also, Part 2 picks up right where Part 1 left off, with the crew at the pizzeria.
- The complete version of the episode can be found on the Ren & Stimpy: The Lost Episodes DVD.
- "Fire Dogs 2" was going to be a sequel to the original "Fire Dogs" episode from the show's first season, but was not planned for an episode of the original show for Nickelodeon, and the idea was put on hold until a decade later when Adult Party Cartoon was announced.
- This was the last episode of Adult Party Cartoon to air on television, but not the last to be produced. The remaining three episodes in the series were being produced around the time Spike TV cancelled it.
- The scene in which the chief wakes up from slumber and stares off into the distance has become an Internet meme.
- This episode included live-action segments with Ralph Bakshi and the original "Fire Dogs" episode, even re-using that episode's title card.
- ”The Flute Dance” would be referenced in the fighting game Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl as Ren and Stimpy’s taunt, making it the first time anything Adult Party Cartoon related would appear in an official Nickelodeon licensed product.
- The music from "The Flute Dance" scene was earlier used in an old Betty Boop cartoon.
- Instead of The Ren & Stimpy Show, it's titled The Tommy & Eddie Show because the fire chief kept calling the two Tom/Tommy and Eddie throughout this episode.
- The names Tommy and Eddie are likely references to Tom Minton and Eddie Fitzgerald, who had previously worked with Bakshi on the Mighty Mouse cartoon during the 1980s.
- Eddie might be referring to Ren Höek's uncle.
- As mentioned earlier, when this episode first aired, the original Fire Dogs episode aired before it, but with the Log commercial and Ask Dr. Stupid segments removed.
- Ralph Bakshi's license plate says "FRITZ" which is a reference to the film Fritz the Cat which he directed.
Reception[]
Well-known cartoon devotee Thad Komorowski gave this episode a "Bomb" rating on his Sick Little Monkeys: The Unauthorized Ren & Stimpy Story book. He said in regards to it: "More unpleasantness without a thing going for it". He also called it "the most devastating catastrophe of Adult Party Cartoon", "an outright embarrassment" and noted that "there is no reason for Ren and Stimpy to be in Fire Dogs 2. Opportunities for them to act are nonexistent". As for the references to Ralph Bakshi's behavior, he wrote that "one can gain a better sense of who Ralph Bakshi really is by watching one of Bakshi's own films". John Kricfalusi himself admitted on his blog that this episode suffers abysmal animation timing and slow pacing and encouraged the viewers to play the episode at double speed.
Gallery[]
The famous flute dance.
The "waking up" scene which has become a meme.
Production Music[]
Ralph's Playhouse[]
- The Bachelor Life (a) – Laurie Johnson (intro)
- Tip and Run – Cyril Watters (“And now, here’s Ralph!”)
- Whimsical Episode No 1 – Jack Shaindlin (Ralph’s wife introduces the cartoon)
- Playful – Harry Bluestone, Emil Cadkin [CPM] (Ralph vomiting)
- The Bachelor Life (b) – Laurie Johnson (fade out)
- Boxing Greats #2 – Jack Shaindlin (Ralph comes on stage)
- Hip to the Beat – Johnny Hawksworth (Ralph’s poem)
- The Bachelor Life (a) – Laurie Johnson (closing credits)
Fire Dogs 2[]
- Blues in a Hurry – Cecil Norman (title card)
- Busy Bachelor – Redvers Kyle (The Eddie & Tommy Show title card)
- Blood in the Gutter – Laurie Johnson (line-up of dogs)
- Playful – Harry Bluestone, Emil Cadkin [CPM] (“And I thought you were BUMS!!!”)
- Dramatic Cue (h) – Ronald Hanmer (fire chief transforms into a caricature of Ralph Bakshi)
- Clown in Town – Philippe Pares (“Hey skinny, what’s your name again?”)
- Merry as a Grig – Van Phillips (“Yeah, pizza, food of the gods.”)
- Dramatic Impact 1 – Ivor Slaney (Ralph opens the door to his apartment)
- Jump’n’ Jive – Roger Roger (plays on Ralph’s skipping record)
- Hackney Carriage – Cedric Palmer (Ren, Stimpy, and Ralph walk through the apartment)
- Terror by Night - Hubert Clifford; Dramatic Cue (h) – Ronald Hanmer (Stimpy’s about to swallow cigarette butts)
- Playful – Harry Bluestone, Emil Cadkin [CPM]; House Mouse – Arthur Wilkinson (Stimpy runs off)
- Transition Link [#51] – Harry Bluestone, Emil Cadkin [CPM] (Ralph, Stimpy, and Ren walk towards the bathroom)
- Inferno – Fredric Bayco (Ralph squeezing)
- Pixie Pranks – Jack Shaindlin (“Sorry, chief!”)
- Hippo Bird – Arthur Wilkinson (Ralph sits down on toilet)
- House Mouse – Arthur Wilkinson (Stimpy tries to light Ralph’s cigarette)
- Burlesque – Jack Shaindlin (Ren lights Ralph’s cigarette)
- Crazy Goof – Jack Shaindlin (“I like you guys.”)
- Dramatic Cue (h) – Ronald Hanmer (Ralph squeezing)
- Mother Earth – Charles Williams (“You still with me, Tommy?”)
- Agitato in C Minor – Jack Shaindlin (“Okay fellas, this is it.”)
- String Fashion – Wilfred Burns (Ralph reaches for toilet paper)
- Gay Activity – Clive Richardson (“Gimme your shirt.”)
- Domestic Fun (b) – Ernest Tomlinson (toilet is clogged)
- Peek-a-Boo – Jack Shaindlin (“Hey Tommy, take care of this, will ya?”)
- Agitato in C Minor – Jack Shaindlin; Defenders of the Sky – Hubert Clifford (Stimpy unclogging toilet)
- Crazy Goof – Jack Shaindlin (Ralph shaving)
- Symphony #6 ‘Pathetique’ 4th Mvt. – Peter Tchaikovsky (Ralph cries)
- Burlesque – Jack Shaindlin (“I’ve got big plans for you two.”)
- Crazy Goof – Jack Shaindlin (50-50-50)
- Crepe Suzette – Cyril Watters (Ren whispers to Stimpy)
- UFO Landscape – Roger Roger (“Die, die!”)
- Crepe Suzette – Cyril Watters (“We made it, Stimpy!”)
- Turkey Trot – John Longmire (Ren describes what they don’t have to do anymore)
- Swoon - Arthur Wilkinson; March of Industry – Wilfred Burns (“We’ve arrived!”)
- Tiger Rag – Maple City Four (Ren dances)
- House Mouse – Arthur Wilkinson (Stimpy hugs Ralph’s leg)
- Turkey Trot – John Longmire (“Thank you, chief!”)
- Here and There – Gary Hughes (Ralph, Ren, and Stimpy on the road)
- Santa Lucia (a) – Keith Grant, Ken Jones (at dinner)
- Neapolitan Theme – Alan Parker (“What do you say, fellas?”)
- Lambs in Clover – Jack Strachey (“Put ‘er there, roomies!”)
- Crazy Goof – Jack Shaindlin (“Can you believe it, Stimpy?”)
- Saw Theme – W Trytel (“We have the power over life and death…”)
- Chicago Blues – Roger Roger (“And we owe it all to our new best friend.”)
- Drama Sting 6 – Sidney Torch (Ralph returns)
- Crazy Goof – Jack Shaindlin (Ralph pets Ren and Stimpy)
- Melodrama – Eric Spear (“We’re pals, ain’t we, boys?”)
- Burlesque – Jack Shaindlin (“Pals like to punch each other, right?”)
- Drama Sting 6 – Sidney Torch (Stimpy gears up to punch Ralph)
- Dramatic Cue (a) – Ronald Hanmer (Stimpy shakes his head)
- Dramatic Impact 1 – Ivor Slaney (“Tommy?”)
- Dramatic Impact 6 – Ivor Slaney (Ren weakly punches Ralph’s belly)
- Dramatic Impact 2 – Ivor Slaney (Ralph’s blubber reverts back to original shape)
- Michigan Fanfare #1 – Jack Shaindlin (Ren’s proud of his punch)
- Disaster – Bruce Campbell (“Now it’s MY turn.”)
- Maniac Pursuit - Trevor Duncan; Drama Link (g) – Ronald Hanmer (Ralph gears up to punch)
- Turkey Trot – John Longmire (Ren smokes)
- Capers – Jack Shaindlin (Stimpy smokes)
- Asinine – Jack Shaindlin (Stimpy gets sick)
- Drama Link (e) – Hubert Clifford (Ralph looks grim)
- Finger Of Fear - Fredric BaycoMelodrama – Eric Spear (Ralph turns)
- Frantic Pursuit – Roger Roger (“Do you love me, Tommy?”)
- Drama Link (c) – Hubert Clifford ("Tommy, do you love me?")
- UFO Landscape - Roger Roger (Ren is afraid)
- Drama Link (c), (d) – Hubert Clifford (“Tommy loves you.”)
- Here and There – Harry Bluestone, Emil Cadkin [CPM] (“Shut up!”)
- Drama Link (c) – Hubert Clifford ("Tommy's Lips!")
- Orchestrated Devices B – Raymond Jones (Stimpy moving Ren’s lips)
- Orchestrated Devices E – Raymond Jones (“Let’s go get laid!”)
- Turkey Trot – John Longmire (“Hey fellas, she’s gonna be here in an hour.”)
- Tom Fool – Van Phillips; Hippo Bird – Arthur Wilkinson (Ren makes a disgusted face)
- House Mouse – Arthur Wilkinson (“Well, go ahead, get up there.”)
- Crazy Goof – Jack Shaindlin (“Don’t let me down, guys.”)
- Smouldering Fury (a) – Trevor Duncan (Ren exploring between Ralph’s belly fat)
- Drama Link (i) – Hubert Clifford (bats fly out)
- Hippo Bird – Arthur Wilkinson (Stimpy trapped in Ralph’s belly fat)
- Happy Holiday - Anthony Spurgin (Stimpy's nose gets out)
- Tom Fool – Van Phillips (Ren tells Stimpy to shut up)
- Domestic Fun (b) – Ernest Tomlinson (inside view of Stimpy between belly fat)
- Drama Link (k) – Hubert Clifford (Ralph’s stomach rumbles)
- Dramatic Cue (h) – Ronald Hanmer (Stimpy is shot out)
- Cock & Bull Story – Jack Shaindlin (“I’m a real lover, fellas.”)
- Inferno – Fredric Bayco (Ralph has to go again)
- Agitato in C Minor – Jack Shaindlin (Ralph on toilet)
- Gay Activity – Clive Richardson (Ralph sighs in relief)
- Garden Flowers – Charles Williams (“I outdid myself.”)
- Cock & Bull Story – Jack Shaindlin (“Get rid of this thing!”)
- Here and There – Harry Bluestone, Emil Cadkin [CPM] ("Yes, sir. I'm on that.")
- Flare-Up – Bobby Pagan (Stimpy unclogging toilet)
- Bits and Pieces – Ronald Hanmer (more unclogging)
- Frantic Pursuit – Roger Roger (“Do something, you idiot!”)
- Defenders of the Sky – Hubert Clifford (right before Stimpy reaches into the toilet)
- Frantic Pursuit – Roger Roger (Stimpy reaches into the toilet)
- Race to Death – Jack Shaindlin (Stimpy running with poop)
- Domestic Fun (b) – Ernest Tomlinson (knock on door)
- Turkey Trot – John Longmire (Ralph opens door)
- Catfish Row – Benny Carter (“Well, it’s about time, sugar.”)
- Fishy Story – Jack Shaindlin (“Wow, what a dame.”)
- Weird Bridge – Roger Roger (Ralph mumbling in sleep)
- UFO Landscape – Roger Roger (Ralph suddenly jolts up)
- Drama Link (C) - Hubert Clifford; Dramatic Impact 1 – Ivor Slaney (Ralph screams)
- Frantic Pursuit – Roger Roger (“Get ’em off me!”)
- Dramatic Cue (h) – Ronald Hanmer (Ralph closes in on Ren and Stimpy with axe)
- Fun on Ice – Jack Shaindlin (Ralph goes back to sleep)
- Cock & Bull Story – Jack Shaindlin; Here and There – Harry Bluestone, Emil Cadkin [CPM]; Who Me? – Jack Shaindlin (Ren and Stimpy go back to bed)
- Who
- Drama Link (n) – Hubert Clifford (daybreak)
- Crepe Suzette – Cyril Watters (Ralph wakes up)
- House Mouse – Arthur Wilkinson (Ralph drinking)
- Crepe Suzette – Cyril Watters (Ralph belches)
- Domestic Fun (b) – Ernest Tomlinson (Ralph looks at Ren and Stimpy)
- Mother Earth – Charles Williams (“You two guys are the greatest pals a guy could ever love.”)
- Happy Holiday – Anthony Spurgin (Ren and Stimpy are fired)