Time Warped
Encyclopedia
Time Warped was a failed historic satire
TV series created by future South Park
creator Trey Parker
in 1995. The series consisted of two pilot episodes - a musical version of Aaron
and Moses
's quest to free the Hebrews and a prehistoric love story between a Homo erectus
and an Australopithecus
.
, Fox
executive Brian Graden
wanted Matt Stone
and Trey Parker
to create a show that was Cannibal! on a weekly basis (before that, however, they created a short Christmas Card for Brian called The Spirit of Christmas
). Thus, Trey came up with Time Warped-"a musical romp through time". The show starred many of the actors from Cannibal, such as Dian Bachar
, Jason McHugh
and Toddy Walters
. When the first pilot was completed, Brian thought it would work better as a Fox Kids show. After making a kid-friendly pilot, Fox Kids passed on the show.
) introduces the show's logo as Time Warped - In Color. He then introduces Chet Martin, with an image of Chet coming toward the camera in a desert. He follows with an introduction to the Time Warped players. Each player is introduced with three images, followed by an image of Chet Martin in the foreground with the player acting out a scene in the background. The names of the players are fake:
Also featuring:
Peeny Bunslinger (Jason McHugh
)
Ichabod Jones (Matt Stone
)
The opening concludes with the announcer saying "Time Warped- A Musical venture through time" and an image of a cavemen examining Chet Martin and the camera.
The song ends with the same caveman image from earlier.
and told him to speak to the pharaoh and bring Aaron with him. Aaron, feeling that he should have been God's messenger, asks how they can prove to the pharaoh that he spoke to God, which Moses answers with a stick that he throws on the ground that transforms into a snake. Aaron agrees and they set off to stand up to the pharaoh. At the pharaoh's palace, Aaron, the better speaker, triumphantly tells the pharaoh of Moses's encounter with God, excluding the detail about the bush. When the pharaoh asks for proof, Aaron tell Moses to bring out the stick. Moses reveals that he forgot the stick and tries to convince the pharaoh of the Lord's magic through parlor tricks. They are kicked out promptly and find that an angry crowd of slaves have just been sentenced to double the work due to the pharaoh's displeasure with Aaron and Moses. Moses tells Aaron to talk with them. When Aaron tries to talk, he is stoned by the slaves. Moses is again instructed by the Lord to have Aaron tell the pharaoh of the plagues that will descend upon Egypt if the pharaoh doesn't release the slaves. This is spoiled when Moses, after the pharaoh asking the form the Lord takes, tells him that he is a great bush. Aaron and Moses are again thrown out. Aaron then sings a song to the Lord about why he chose an idiot like Moses to be his messenger.
As Egypt is run with plague, Moses and Aaron speak to the pharaoh again. The pharaoh's wife pleads with him to listen to them, which works, and the pharaoh tells Moses to tell the Lord he gives up. After Moses and Aaron leave, the plaque stops. As the duo speak to the slaves about their triumph, one slave asks about where they will go now that they are free. Having no idea, Moses leaves to ask God, which leaves Aaron alone to be stoned by the slaves again. Meanwhile, the pharaoh tells his wife that he has changed his mind. Aaron finds Moses roasting a marshmallow on the burning bush. The bush then says to Moses that they have to tell the pharaoh that the first born children will be killed unless the slaves are really freed. After Aaron, with anger and annoyance, tells the pharaoh, he tells Moses that he is sick of the unfair treatment he has had and leaves Moses on his own.
When plague once again rages on Egypt, Moses tries to speak to the Pharaoh (with Aaron secretly watching in the shadows), but fails miserably. After the Pharaoh sings a song about how better he thinks he is compared to everyone, Aaron realizes that, no matter how much better someone is at performing a skill, no one is greater than God. Aaron tells off the pharaoh and the pharaoh finally lets the slaves free. The slaves, along with some of the pharaoh's guards, start their journey to salvation.
In a closing segment, Aaron reveals to Moses that he was adopted, which Moses thinks is a joke.
Satire
Satire is primarily a literary genre or form, although in practice it can also be found in the graphic and performing arts. In satire, vices, follies, abuses, and shortcomings are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming individuals, and society itself, into improvement...
TV series created by future South Park
South Park
South Park is an American animated television series created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for the Comedy Central television network. Intended for mature audiences, the show has become famous for its crude language, surreal, satirical, and dark humor that lampoons a wide range of topics...
creator Trey Parker
Trey Parker
Trey Parker is an American animator, screenwriter, director, producer, voice artist, musician and actor, best known for being the co-creator of the television series South Park along with his creative partner and best friend Matt Stone.Parker started his film career in 1992, making a holiday short...
in 1995. The series consisted of two pilot episodes - a musical version of Aaron
Aaron
In the Hebrew Bible and the Qur'an, Aaron : Ααρών ), who is often called "'Aaron the Priest"' and once Aaron the Levite , was the older brother of Moses, and a prophet of God. He represented the priestly functions of his tribe, becoming the first High Priest of the Israelites...
and Moses
Moses
Moses was, according to the Hebrew Bible and Qur'an, a religious leader, lawgiver and prophet, to whom the authorship of the Torah is traditionally attributed...
's quest to free the Hebrews and a prehistoric love story between a Homo erectus
Homo erectus
Homo erectus is an extinct species of hominid that lived from the end of the Pliocene epoch to the later Pleistocene, about . The species originated in Africa and spread as far as India, China and Java. There is still disagreement on the subject of the classification, ancestry, and progeny of H...
and an Australopithecus
Australopithecus
Australopithecus is a genus of hominids that is now extinct. From the evidence gathered by palaeontologists and archaeologists, it appears that the Australopithecus genus evolved in eastern Africa around 4 million years ago before spreading throughout the continent and eventually becoming extinct...
.
Origins
After seeing their student film, Cannibal! The MusicalCannibal! The Musical
Cannibal! The Musical is a 1993 independent film directed by co-creator of South Park, Trey Parker, while studying at the University of Colorado at Boulder...
, Fox
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
executive Brian Graden
Brian Graden
-Biography:Graden grew up in Illinois and graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1981. He graduated from Oral Roberts University in 1985 with a degree in business, and later graduated with an MBA from Harvard University....
wanted Matt Stone
Matt Stone
Matthew Richard "Matt" Stone is an American screenwriter, producer, voice artist, musician and actor, best known for being the co-creator of South Park along with creative partner and best friend, Trey Parker....
and Trey Parker
Trey Parker
Trey Parker is an American animator, screenwriter, director, producer, voice artist, musician and actor, best known for being the co-creator of the television series South Park along with his creative partner and best friend Matt Stone.Parker started his film career in 1992, making a holiday short...
to create a show that was Cannibal! on a weekly basis (before that, however, they created a short Christmas Card for Brian called The Spirit of Christmas
The Spirit of Christmas (short film)
The Spirit of Christmas is the name of two different animated short films made by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. They are notable for being precursors to the animated series South Park. To differentiate the two, they are often referred to as Jesus vs. Frosty and Jesus vs. Santa .- Jesus vs. Frosty...
). Thus, Trey came up with Time Warped-"a musical romp through time". The show starred many of the actors from Cannibal, such as Dian Bachar
Dian Bachar
Dian Bachar is an American actor. He is most notable for his roles in various films by or starring his friends Trey Parker and Matt Stone, such as Cannibal! The Musical , Orgazmo and his most famous role as Kenny "Squeak" Scolari in 1998's BASEketball, as well as making the occasional appearance...
, Jason McHugh
Jason McHugh
Jason McHugh is an American television producer and actor, best known for his work with Trey Parker and Matt Stone. He produced both Cannibal: The Musical and Orgazmo and played Frank Miller in Cannibal! The Musical and part of the porno crew in Orgazmo.He also has done incidental voices on Parker...
and Toddy Walters
Toddy Walters
Toddy Elizabeth Walters is a former actress who is now a singer/songwriter.-Career:Walters went to the University of Colorado, where she met Trey Parker, who was casting for his student film Cannibal! The Musical. She was cast in the role of Polly Pry...
. When the first pilot was completed, Brian thought it would work better as a Fox Kids show. After making a kid-friendly pilot, Fox Kids passed on the show.
Aaron opening
An announcer (Trey ParkerTrey Parker
Trey Parker is an American animator, screenwriter, director, producer, voice artist, musician and actor, best known for being the co-creator of the television series South Park along with his creative partner and best friend Matt Stone.Parker started his film career in 1992, making a holiday short...
) introduces the show's logo as Time Warped - In Color. He then introduces Chet Martin, with an image of Chet coming toward the camera in a desert. He follows with an introduction to the Time Warped players. Each player is introduced with three images, followed by an image of Chet Martin in the foreground with the player acting out a scene in the background. The names of the players are fake:
- Imon Welfare (Ian Hardin)
- Image 1:As Shannon Wilson Bell(from Cannibal the Musical) /As an Ancient Greek/ As Moses (from this episode)
- Image 2: As the second of four ancient Greeks.
- Image 1:As Shannon Wilson Bell(from Cannibal the Musical) /As an Ancient Greek/ As Moses (from this episode)
- Juan Schwartz (Trey Parker)
- Image 1: As Alferd PackerAlferd PackerAlfred G. "Alferd" Packer was an American prospector who was accused of cannibalism during the winter of 1873-1874. First tried for murder, Packer was eventually sentenced to 40 years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter...
from Cannibal/Also as Packer/As Aaron (from this episode)- Image 2: As a Chinese assassin stabbing Jason McHugh.
- Image 1: As Alferd Packer
- Towdry Teal (Toddy WaltersToddy WaltersToddy Elizabeth Walters is a former actress who is now a singer/songwriter.-Career:Walters went to the University of Colorado, where she met Trey Parker, who was casting for his student film Cannibal! The Musical. She was cast in the role of Polly Pry...
)- Image 1: As Polly Pry from Cannibal/A Japanese Geisha/A woman tied to train tracks
- Image 2: The woman from the track and one of several townspeople staring at Chet Martin.
- Image 1: As Polly Pry from Cannibal/A Japanese Geisha/A woman tied to train tracks
Also featuring:
Peeny Bunslinger (Jason McHugh
Jason McHugh
Jason McHugh is an American television producer and actor, best known for his work with Trey Parker and Matt Stone. He produced both Cannibal: The Musical and Orgazmo and played Frank Miller in Cannibal! The Musical and part of the porno crew in Orgazmo.He also has done incidental voices on Parker...
)
- As a confederate soldier
Ichabod Jones (Matt Stone
Matt Stone
Matthew Richard "Matt" Stone is an American screenwriter, producer, voice artist, musician and actor, best known for being the co-creator of South Park along with creative partner and best friend, Trey Parker....
)
- As a pilgrim.
The opening concludes with the announcer saying "Time Warped- A Musical venture through time" and an image of a cavemen examining Chet Martin and the camera.
Rom and Jul opening sequence
Another announcer (also Parker) opens the show as Time Warped - Your Favorite Show and starts singing a song about how Time Warped is your favorite show. Images of the cast flash by, featuring them in costume and other fake names:- Jeffy (Dian Bachar): As Napoleon
- Ian (Ian Hardin): As Sherlock Holmes
- Toddy (Toddy Walters): As a 30's pilot.
- Carlos (Matt Stone): As a Victorian flute player
The song ends with the same caveman image from earlier.
Episode 1: Aaron
Chet Martin introduces the show with the prospect of sibling envy. We then transfer to ancient Egypt, where Aaron is riding a camel in the middle of a desert, where he sings with excitement about being chosen by God to give his message to the pharaoh of Egypt. After his song, Moses, Aaron's brother, runs across the desert to tell him that God spoke to him through a burning bushBurning bush
The burning bush is an object described by the Book of Exodus as being located on Mount Sinai; according to the narrative, the bush was on fire, but was not consumed by the flames, hence the name...
and told him to speak to the pharaoh and bring Aaron with him. Aaron, feeling that he should have been God's messenger, asks how they can prove to the pharaoh that he spoke to God, which Moses answers with a stick that he throws on the ground that transforms into a snake. Aaron agrees and they set off to stand up to the pharaoh. At the pharaoh's palace, Aaron, the better speaker, triumphantly tells the pharaoh of Moses's encounter with God, excluding the detail about the bush. When the pharaoh asks for proof, Aaron tell Moses to bring out the stick. Moses reveals that he forgot the stick and tries to convince the pharaoh of the Lord's magic through parlor tricks. They are kicked out promptly and find that an angry crowd of slaves have just been sentenced to double the work due to the pharaoh's displeasure with Aaron and Moses. Moses tells Aaron to talk with them. When Aaron tries to talk, he is stoned by the slaves. Moses is again instructed by the Lord to have Aaron tell the pharaoh of the plagues that will descend upon Egypt if the pharaoh doesn't release the slaves. This is spoiled when Moses, after the pharaoh asking the form the Lord takes, tells him that he is a great bush. Aaron and Moses are again thrown out. Aaron then sings a song to the Lord about why he chose an idiot like Moses to be his messenger.
As Egypt is run with plague, Moses and Aaron speak to the pharaoh again. The pharaoh's wife pleads with him to listen to them, which works, and the pharaoh tells Moses to tell the Lord he gives up. After Moses and Aaron leave, the plaque stops. As the duo speak to the slaves about their triumph, one slave asks about where they will go now that they are free. Having no idea, Moses leaves to ask God, which leaves Aaron alone to be stoned by the slaves again. Meanwhile, the pharaoh tells his wife that he has changed his mind. Aaron finds Moses roasting a marshmallow on the burning bush. The bush then says to Moses that they have to tell the pharaoh that the first born children will be killed unless the slaves are really freed. After Aaron, with anger and annoyance, tells the pharaoh, he tells Moses that he is sick of the unfair treatment he has had and leaves Moses on his own.
When plague once again rages on Egypt, Moses tries to speak to the Pharaoh (with Aaron secretly watching in the shadows), but fails miserably. After the Pharaoh sings a song about how better he thinks he is compared to everyone, Aaron realizes that, no matter how much better someone is at performing a skill, no one is greater than God. Aaron tells off the pharaoh and the pharaoh finally lets the slaves free. The slaves, along with some of the pharaoh's guards, start their journey to salvation.
In a closing segment, Aaron reveals to Moses that he was adopted, which Moses thinks is a joke.