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| show_name = The Secret Saturdays
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| image = [[Image:SecretSat logo.jpg|220px]]
| caption = The Secret Saturdays logo
| genre = [[Animated]] [[Action (genre)|Action]]/[[Adventure (genre)|Adventure]]
| runtime = 22 minutes approx.
| creator = [[Jay Stephens]]
| producer = Fred Schaefer</br>Scott Jeralds
| story_editor = Brandon Sawyer
| starring = [[Phil Morris]]</br>[[Nicole Sullivan]]</br>[[Sam Lerner]]</br>[[Diedrich Bader]]</br>[[Fred Tatasciore]]</br>[[Corey Burton]]
| country = {{USA}}
| language = [[English language|English]]
| network = [[Cartoon Network]]
| company = [[Porchlight Entertainment]]
| first_aired = October 3, 2008
| last_aired = present
| num_seasons = 2 <ref>[http://drawman.blogspot.com/2008/02/back-to-school.html Draw!: Back to School]</ref>
| num_episodes = 26 <ref>[http://monsterama.blogspot.com/2007/02/secret-is-out.html Cute Creeps From Pop Culture: THE SECRET IS OUT!]</ref>
| list_episodes =
| website = http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/tss/
| imdb_id =
| tv_com_id = 72818
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'''''The Secret Saturdays''''' (originally called ''[[Cryptids]]'') is an American [[animated television series]] created by Canadian [[cartoonist]] [[Jay Stephens]] (creator of the Emmy-winning cartoon, ''[[Tutenstein]]'') for [[Cartoon Network (United States)|Cartoon Network]]. It debuted on October 3, 2008. The series is about a family of [[cryptozoologists]] that work to keep the truth about cryptids from getting out, to protect both the human race and the creatures themselves. Traveling all over the world, the Saturdays family face off against twisted villains like the [[megalomaniac]] V.V. Argost. <ref>[http://monsterama.blogspot.com/2007/08/its-saturday.html Cute Creeps From Pop Culture: It's Saturday]</ref> The series is influenced by the style of 60s [[Hanna-Barbara]] action series (such as [[Johnny Quest]]), and is combined with Jay Stephens own personal interest in cryptozoology.
The [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Tropical cyclones/Newsletter/Archive 20|August issue]] of the [[WP:WPTC|WikiProject Tropical cyclones]] newsletter is now available. If you wish to receive the full newsletter or no longer be informed of the release of future editions, please add your username to the appropriate section on the [[WP:WPTC/SPAM|mailing list]]. ♬♩ [[User:Hurricanehink|Hurricanehink]] (<small>[[User_talk:Hurricanehink|talk]]</small>) 05:20, 7 September 2008 (UTC)


== OTRS page ==
== History ==
When Stephens first pitched the show, it was called ''[[Cryptid]]s'', after the monsters undiscovered by science. It involved a crack team of globe trotting [[cryptozoologists]] that were uniquely qualified for the job because they were once cryptids themselves. [[Okapi]], [[Komodo dragon|Komodo]], and [[Megamouth shark|Megamouth]], along with their nine-year-old human mascot, Francis, served as a sort of anti-[[detective]] team. They scooted across land, sea, and air in what is called Campercopter, and their goal is to preserve the mystery of the world’s strangest creatures before they are exposed by humans or destroyed by the Cryptids' nemesis, Monsieur Dodo. When this version got him nowhere with many networks—though they all did show interest for some time—he went "back to the drawing board". <ref>[http://monsterama.blogspot.com/2005/10/mystery-of-cryptids-part-1.html Cute Creeps From Pop Culture: Mystery of the Cryptids Part 1]</ref>


[[Image:Saturdays.jpg|thumb|right|Promotional image released for the series when it was first announced at the CN Upfront 2007.]]
Thank you, I was planning on doing that myself, and requesting a g7. There is no support amongst the volunteers. But one good thing dod come of this - I'm a bit more better with tables. [[User:NonvocalScream|NonvocalScream]] ([[User talk:NonvocalScream|talk]]) 16:12, 7 September 2008 (UTC)
:No probs. [[User:Daniel|Daniel]] ([[User talk:Daniel#top|talk]]) 08:22, 8 September 2008 (UTC)


Months later, the show was picked up by Cartoon Network, due to the network (at the time) wanting more action shows due to the success of [[Ben 10]].<ref>http://ukracattack.blogspot.com/2008/08/cartoon-review-interview-with-jay.html</ref> Nine-year-old Francis became 11-year-old Zak Saturday, and many of the original characters were canned. For a time, the network wanted the show's name to be ''The Secret Adventures Of Zak Saturday'', but it was later re-decided.<ref>[http://monsterama.blogspot.com/2007/08/name-that-toon.html Cute Creeps From Pop Culture: Name That Toon?]</ref><ref>[http://monsterama.blogspot.com/2007/10/saturdays-are-back.html Cute Creeps From Pop Culture: Saturdays Are Back!]</ref> Unlike other mystery shows, the goal of 'The Secret Saturdays' aren't to expose the truth about cryptids, but to keep them secret.<ref>[http://monsterama.blogspot.com/2005/10/mystery-of-cryptids-part-2.html Cute Creeps From Pop Culture: Mystery of the Cryptids Part 2]</ref> The art style of the show was influenced by the artwork of [[Alex Toth]] and 60s [[Hanna-Barbara]] action cartoons, such as [[Jonny Quest]] and [[The Herculoids]].<ref>[http://monsterama.blogspot.com/2006/02/mystery-of-cryptids-part-3.html Cute Creeps From Pop Culture: Mystery of the Cryptids Part 3]</ref><ref>[http://monsterama.blogspot.com/2006/02/mystery-of-cryptids-part-4.html Cute Creeps From Pop Culture: Mystery of the Cryptids Part 4]</ref>
== Spammy DYK update/housekeeping-type notice ==


In July 2008, Cartoon Network started a [[viral campaign]] for the show. Several commercials for a website called 'Cryptids Are Real' aired on Cartoon Network.<ref>[http://www.cryptidsarereal.com/ Cryptids Are Real!]</ref> Each commercial featured a pet of the Saturday family: One showed Fiskerton, another Komodo, and a final one showed Zon.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WveP2szYlfk</ref><ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C46prWjyRqk</ref><ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFewYOmIYZg</ref> On one area of the website held a 'secret' document.<ref>[http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/promotion_landing_page/tss/cryptidsarereal/topsecret.html?sfx%5Frollover1=%5Bobject+Object%5D Top Secret Document!]</ref> While most of the words were blacked-out, the names of Drew and Doc (two of the main characters) were revealed. The website also showed a blueprint of the Saturdays family's airship. During [[San Diego Comic-Con|San Diego Comic-Con 2008]], booklets about a show called ''Weirdworld'' (the show-within-a-show) were given out, with the website for it on the back of them.<ref>[http://www.weirdworldshow.com/ Weirdworld Show]</ref> Unlike the previous website, this one couldn't be traced back to Cartoon Network. Later, commercials for ''Weirdworld'' aired on Cartoon Network for a few weeks before a commercial for ''The Secret Saturdays'' itself was aired on August 14, 2008.
HI (sorry 'bout the spammy note),
DYK updates have been a bit slow and there's a bit of a shortage of admins actively involved. We are asking folks who listed themselves on [[Wikipedia:Did you know/Admins]] to update details on this page - [[User:Olaf Davis/DYKadmins]], so we can grade everyone's involvement (and who, knows, someone may want to get involved more :) ). Cheers, [[User:Casliber|Casliber]] ([[User talk:Casliber|talk]] '''·''' [[Special:Contributions/Casliber|contribs]]) 03:16, 8 September 2008 (UTC)
:Done. Cheers, [[User:Daniel|Daniel]] ([[User talk:Daniel#top|talk]]) 08:22, 8 September 2008 (UTC)


In July 2008, it was speculated that the "[[Montauk Monster]]" that washed ashore in Long Island could have been a viral campaign for The Secret Saturdays.<ref>[http://gawker.com/5030762/montauk-dead-monster-maybe-tied-to-cartoon-network-show Montauk Dead Monster Maybe Tied To Cartoon Network Show]</ref>
== [[Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Bill Brown (cricketer)]] ==
Back just in the nick of time. '''[[User:YellowMonkey|<font color="GoldenRod">YellowMonkey</font>]]''' (''[[User talk:YellowMonkey|<font color="#FA8605">bananabucket</font>]]'') 08:03, 8 September 2008 (UTC)
:Done. Cheers, [[User:Daniel|Daniel]] ([[User talk:Daniel#top|talk]]) 08:22, 8 September 2008 (UTC)
::Addressed. '''[[User:YellowMonkey|<font color="GoldenRod">YellowMonkey</font>]]''' (''[[User talk:YellowMonkey|<font color="#FA8605">bananabucket</font>]]'') 06:51, 11 September 2008 (UTC)


==Plot==
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Doc, Drew and Zak Saturday are a family of world-saving scientists called "The Secret Saturdays". Living in a hidden base, they are part of a secret organization of [[cryptozoologists]] known as ''The Secret Scientists'' who protect mankind against all the hidden and terrifying things in the world. In this show, [[folktales]] aren’t just [[legend]]s, but actual mysteries and adventures that the Saturdays family must solve. Traveling all over the world, the Saturdays explore ancient temples and bottomless caves, and battle with twisted villains like the madman V.V. Argost (who hides his evil plans under his TV show ''Weird World'') and rival cryptozoologist Van Rook. Scouring the globe in search of [[cryptids]], the Saturdays attempt to keep the existence of these unusual beasts secret, to protect mankind and the creatures themselves. But at the end of the day, the Saturdays and their exotic cryptid pets are a loving bunch, trying to work through everyday family matters and squabbles. <ref>[http://news.turner.com/press_kits_detail.cfm?presskit_id=70&press_section_id=2646 PR: The Secret Saturdays]</ref>


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* '''Doc Saturday''' ([[Phil Morris]]): Solomon "Doc" Saturday is the father and the "[[Indiana Jones]]"-like character who spent his whole life studying cryptids and builds many of the gadgets the family uses. A person who takes science very seriously, Doc is one of the world’s leading experts in the field of [[cryptozoology]]. A loving father who is very paternal, he often tries to teach his son Zak responsibility. Doc has incredible strength and is trained in 14 different forms of martial arts.
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* '''Drew Saturday''' ([[Nicole Sullivan]]): Drew Saturday is the mother and the one who "believes in the magic". Thus, she is willing to believe in something before the evidence is found. Being raised by [[Gypsy|gypsies]], she is used to traveling around the world. Drew Saturday is always encouraging Zak to try a new things like tribal dancing or sand painting. But when there's a risk of danger, Drew gets a little over-protective of her only son. She's a mystic who is well-versed in the world’s cultures and can blend in anywhere her travels may take her.
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* '''Zak Saturday''' ([[Sam Lerner]]): Zak Saturday is the 11-year-old son of Doc and Drew Saturday who jumps right away into every adventure. Zak has an unorthodox upbringing that has taken him around the world and placed him in the face of danger since the day he was born. Zak has a special bond with [[cryptids]], and may have the power to communicate with them. Tamer cryptids seem to trust him instinctively, and fiercer ones can tell that Zak is different from other humans. Since Zak was born the same year the Kur Stone was found, he may hold the power to stop the cryptid, Kur, if it is ever unleashed. Dispite the fact that '''V.V. Argost''' is his enemy, he seems to be a fan of his show ''weird world''.
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* '''Fiskerton''' ([[Diedrich Bader]]): Fiskerton is an seven-foot-tall "gorilla-cat" with glowing red eyes. He is one of the last of a legendary race of cryptids called "Fiskerton Phantoms" that was adopted by the Saturday family when he lost his home in [[Nottinghamshire, England]]. Although he is the oldest (and largest) member of the family, Fiskerton is like an innocent kid brother to Zak. While he may be a fraidy-cat at times, when trouble is afoot, he is great (and strong) ally to have.
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* '''Komodo''' ([[Fred Tatasciore]]): Komodo is a 250-pound, genetically-altered [[komodo dragon]] owned by the Saturday family that has a voracious appetite. Komodo’s few strands of mutated DNA make him unique, giving him the [[chameleon]]-like ability to blend in with his surroundings, something that comes in handy when Zak needs a partner for his stealth explorations. However, despite being as loyal as man's best friend, he would change his allegiance for a good meal.
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* '''Zon''' ([[Fred Tatasciore]]): Zon is a surviving member of a [[living fossil|thought to-be-extinct]] Pterosaur species called [[Ornithocheirus]] who lives in a nest near the Saturday Headquarters, but aren't truly owned by them. She was when she got caught in the sails of one of Doc’s flying machines over the [[Amazon River]] and tried to eat Doc's head. Soon after, she formed a friendship with Zak and now uses the cliffs where the Saturdays live as her new hunting grounds. Unafraid of humans, she allows Zak to comb her mane and ride her. But she absolutely resists the family’s domestication efforts and refuses to give up the great outdoors. She likes chewing Doc's head.
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===Allies===
<small>You are receiving this message because you have signed up for the [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/Tools/Spamlist|''Signpost'' spamlist]]. If you wish to stop receiving these messages, simply remove your name from the list. [[User:Ralbot|Ralbot]] ([[User talk:Ralbot|talk]]) 21:13, 10 September 2008 (UTC)</small>
* '''Dr. Miranda Gray''' ([[Susanne Blakeslee]]) - A fellow Secret Scientist.
* '''Dr. Henry Chiveyo''' ([[Diedrich Bader]]) - A fellow Secret Scientist.
* '''Professor Mizuki''' - A scientist who's body was swapped with that of a Hibagon while working for Fuzen. He formerly sought revenge against him but was convinced by Doc to let go. He now lives in a cave lab working on a way to turn back to normal.


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* '''V.V. Argost''' ([[Corey Burton]]): The series' main villain and host of the popular show ''Weirdworld''. His show has made him "the modern master of the bizarre" of the world. His museum of cryptid relics and trinkets is really an arsenal of magical objects the plans to use to get his hands on the most powerful cryptid of all, [[Kur]]. According to an ancient tablet, Kur is a source of unlimited power and everlasting life for whoever can find and capture it. Argost peppers his speech with French words and phrases, and his most common greeting to others is "Greetings and ''bienvenue.''"
** '''Munya''' ([[Fred Tatasciore]]): V.V. Argost's manservant. He can inject himself with the DNA of a Papuan Giant Spider to transform into a half-human/half-spider monster in battles. It is not yet clear if he can only do this with the Papuan Giant Spider or if he can take the DNA of other cryptids and use them to similar effect.
* '''Leondias Van Rook''' ([[Corey Burton]]): A rival [[cryptozoologist]] and ally of V.V. Argost. Leondias Van Rook is solely interested in proving the existence of cryptids for money. Similar to Doc Saturday, he is an inventor and has many high-tech gadgets.
** '''Doyle''' ([[Will Friedle]]): Van Rook's [[sidekick]]/[[apprentice]]. Doc made a casual comment about what he did to Van Rooks' last apprentice, insinuating Doyle is not the first to work under the villain's wing.
* '''Shoji Fuzen''' ([[James Sie]]) - A Japanese crimelord posing as a philanthropist. He used Professor Mizuki and a mind-swapping headgear for his evil, but didn't expect Professor Mizuki to use his invention to swap his mind with a Hibagon. This caused Shoji to pursue the Mizuki/Hibagon and reclaim him and his knowledge of his invention. Shoji ended up a target of the professor's vengeance. After a pep talk from Doc, Professor Mizuki spared him and Shoji was handed over to the police.


==Episodes==
Daniel, do you want me to update your userbox at [[wmf:User:Daniel]] to use the new meta logo? '''[[User:MBisanz|<span style='color: #FFFF00;background-color: #0000FF;'>MBisanz</span>]]''' <sup>[[User talk:MBisanz|<span style='color: #FFA500;'>talk</span>]]</sup> 20:39, 11 September 2008 (UTC)
Creator Jay Stephens has stated that the first 26 episodes will have a huge story arc, most likely based on the Kur Stone first mentioned in the pilot.<ref>[http://www.newsarama.com/tv/090830-SecretSaturdays.html Ani Shorts: Jay Stephens - Introducing the Secret Saturdays]</ref>


== Apologies ==
===Season 1: 2008===
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I am terribly sorry! I did not mean to create such a fuss. I am sorry that my actions have been perceived as malicious, they were not. Thank you. <small>[[User:Fr33kman|Fr33kman]]</small><sup><font color="blue" size="1">[[User talk:Fr33kman|talk]]</font> <font color="purple">[[m:APW|APW]]</font></sup> 07:46, 16 September 2008 (UTC)
:I definitely didn't perceive them as malicious, else I wouldn't have written 500-odd words of constructive criticism to help you improve XfD closes in the future :) [[User:Daniel|Daniel]] ([[User talk:Daniel#top|talk]]) 08:28, 16 September 2008 (UTC)
::Thank you. I feel a bit shook up (I've never even come close to a block before; and on the day I got <tt>rollback</tt> permission) and just think I should just stop, and have done so. All the best! <small>[[User:Fr33kman|Fr33kman]]</small><sup><font color="blue" size="1">[[User talk:Fr33kman|talk]]</font> <font color="purple">[[m:APW|APW]]</font></sup> 09:04, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

== Admin recall of Ryulong ==

Hi, I have requested admin recall of Ryulong [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Ryulong#Request_for_an_apology here]. I feel I can not let the matter drop (my name has been besmirched) especially in light of his promises at RFA and two admin recalls since. Thanks and if you'd like to comment, I'd appreciate it, if not I understand! :-) <small>[[User:Fr33kman|Fr33kman]]</small><sup><font color="blue" size="1">[[User talk:Fr33kman|talk]]</font> <font color="purple">[[m:APW|APW]]</font></sup> 00:21, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
:Not going to happen, sorry; Ryulong is not open to recall. [[User:Daniel|Daniel]] ([[User talk:Daniel#top|talk]]) 00:23, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
::Sorry, I thought that he was as he's been through two. Okay. How can I deal with this then? <small>[[User:Fr33kman|Fr33kman]]</small><sup><font color="blue" size="1">[[User talk:Fr33kman|talk]]</font> <font color="purple">[[m:APW|APW]]</font></sup> 00:28, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
:::You let it go. Seriously. Or if you really want to, just delete the thread from Ryulong out of your archive and pretend it never happened; this will show you're the bigger man. Provided you close AfD's ''correctly'' and following the letter and spirit of [[WP:DELPRO#NAC]], you will never be blocked for doing so. [[User:Daniel|Daniel]] ([[User talk:Daniel#top|talk]]) 00:31, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
::::I feel this is unfair, honestly. I've checked and this may be a pattern of behavior. I guess I have no option, do I? I did try to help, did ask for guidance and did stop until I got it. No credit was given to that, however. <small>[[User:Fr33kman|Fr33kman]]</small><sup><font color="blue" size="1">[[User talk:Fr33kman|talk]]</font> <font color="purple">[[m:APW|APW]]</font></sup> 00:36, 17 September 2008 (UTC)

Hi, I guess a talk page of mine has been deleted. Why was it not allowed for me to archive that conversation? Thanks <small>[[User:Fr33kman|Fr33kman]]</small><sup><font color="blue" size="1">[[User talk:Fr33kman|talk]]</font> <font color="purple">[[m:APW|APW]]</font></sup> 00:48, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
:Because to archive it under "pooradmins" is both unnecessarily inflammatory as well as meeting the definition of an [[WP:CSD#G10|attack page]]. Why not just archive it with the rest of your conversations, or else, just remove it entirely from your archives (you don't need to keep perfect archives, you can remove stuff if you like). [[User:Daniel|Daniel]] ([[User talk:Daniel#top|talk]]) 00:51, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
::Daniel, can you understand how I must feel. I have never had my good name brought into question before and to now find myself blocked from action (by folk who agree it was harsh), seems like a two sided "legal system" to me. The title was a poor choice. I have deleted the comments. Honestly, I really feel like asking to leave. <small>[[User:Fr33kman|Fr33kman]]</small><sup><font color="blue" size="1">[[User talk:Fr33kman|talk]]</font> <font color="purple">[[m:APW|APW]]</font></sup> 01:06, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
:::With all due respect, frank discussion occurs like that every day on Wikipedia, and I mean this with all sincerity, but please try and not take things so personal. I know it may seem hard - I struggle with it sometimes - but just remember that this is a website, it's not as if your real name will be forever besmirched, I just suggest taking a step back from things. Could Ryulong have been a tad nicer? Yes, and I suggested he alter his comment to remove mentioning of blocking (which, unless it's pretty bad, will not happen - if you close another AfD wrongly, most likely you'd be asked to stop for a while by an uninvolved administrator, not blocked; obviously if you continued after being asked to stop, then the story might be different). You ''can'' still close AfD's if you do it right, and if you do it incorrectly again then I highly doubt you will be blocked (contrary to what Ryulong says, although I respect that he believes that is the best course of action), but rather simply asked to stop entirely. [[User:Daniel|Daniel]] ([[User talk:Daniel#top|talk]]) 01:20, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
::::I have stopped permanently. I am taking a wikibreak for a while. Thank you. <small>[[User:Fr33kman|Fr33kman]]</small><sup><font color="blue" size="1">[[User talk:Fr33kman|talk]]</font> <font color="purple">[[m:APW|APW]]</font></sup> 01:34, 17 September 2008 (UTC)

Please don't revert messages other people leave on my talk page except under the most exceptional circumstances. I have no objection whatsoever to having a message about recalling Ryulong on my talk page, and I don't like having someone make the decision for me. [[User:Everyking|Everyking]] ([[User talk:Everyking|talk]]) 03:50, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
:I will mass-revert inappropriate messages as I see fit. If you disagree, you of course can always revert them back in ''on your talk page''. [[User:Daniel|Daniel]] ([[User talk:Daniel#top|talk]]) 04:15, 17 September 2008 (UTC)

== Remember the troublesome [[User:SEGA|SEGA]] ==

Hi Daniel. Hoping you could assist in another re-incarnation of the permanently banned [[User:SEGA|SEGA]]? SEGA has re-incarnated himself yet again and is editing under the username {{User|Trendlists}}. SEGA is also editing as an IP. This time his address is {{User|68.112.30.49}}. You will see that the new IP falls in line with his previous IP ranges. Trendlist/IP 68.112.30.49 have both been active in [[Yes (band)|Yes]] related pages where there has been some dispute over official band member lists. SEGA is using the account/IP to try and create a false consensus about how he feels the content related to the band should be portrayed. The Trendlist account has an extensive history of Phish related edits... again... a major "haunt" of the troublesome SEGA. Can you take a peak at this account/IP and see if we can "cleanse" Wikipedia of this user. I expect there are other accounts being used and that Wikipedia has been bombed with more SEGA copyright violations. But I have dug deep enough to find his other 'alter-egos'. Thanks for any help you can provide with this issue. Have a nice day. [[User:156.34.142.110|The Real Libs]]-[[User talk:Wiki libs|speak politely]] 14:00, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
:{{confirmed}} by checkuser that {{vandal|Trendlists}} = SEGA. Also, confirmed that {{vandal|CloseToTheRelayer}} is also him. Both blocked. Thanks very much! [[User:Daniel|Daniel]] ([[User talk:Daniel#top|talk]]) 03:06, 24 September 2008 (UTC)

==Portal:New South Wales ==
After being bothered for a few weeks by the redlink for "Selected article" in [[Portal:New South Wales]], I was bold and selected a relevant one from the recent featured articles list. I notice you and DarkFalls are listed as maintainers of the Portal (and Spebi, though s/he appears to have ceased editing), so am letting you know in case I have cut across any established practice for selection. If so, sorry about that and feel free to revert it and add some other article. [[User:Euryalus|Euryalus]] ([[User talk:Euryalus|talk]]) 23:03, 17 September 2008 (UTC)
:Nono, what you did looks fine - thanks very much for doing so. [[User:Daniel|Daniel]] ([[User talk:Daniel#top|talk]]) 03:04, 24 September 2008 (UTC)

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== Re: Omnibus case ==

Stephen, now the case has been closed, would you be able to "do the honours" at [[m:RfP]]? From memory, an Arbitration Committee member needs to request the desysopping, rather than the closing clerk. Regards, [[User:Daniel|Daniel]] ([[User talk:Daniel|talk]]) 01:10, 24 September 2008 (UTC)

:[http://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Steward_requests%2FPermissions&diff=1196957&oldid=1196940 Done], but when it's the result of an arbitration ruling, anyone can file the request. --[[User:Thebainer|bainer]]&nbsp;([[User_talk:Thebainer|talk]]) 01:21, 24 September 2008 (UTC)
::OK, thanks. [[User:Daniel|Daniel]] ([[User talk:Daniel#top|talk]]) 03:00, 24 September 2008 (UTC)

== FeloniousMonk ==

I have posed a question at [[WP:AN]] regarding the desysopping of FM. Could you reply? --[[User:Steven J. Anderson|Steven J. Anderson]] ([[User talk:Steven J. Anderson|talk]]) 02:55, 24 September 2008 (UTC)
:I replied, but I'm not the person to be asking. [[User:Daniel|Daniel]] ([[User talk:Daniel#top|talk]]) 02:59, 24 September 2008 (UTC)

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== National parks of New South Wales DRV close ==

from [[Wikipedia:Deletion review/Log/2008 September 24]] was fair and well written. Thanks. --[[User:Kbdank71|Kbdank71]] 16:04, 29 September 2008 (UTC)
:Thanks. [[User:Daniel|Daniel]] ([[User talk:Daniel#top|talk]]) 07:19, 30 September 2008 (UTC)

== Proposal ==

Hi Daniel, I have been working on an idea for a proposal and would like your views on it. Could you take a look at the [[User:Fr33kman/New mediator school|work]] I've done so far? It's regarding education for new dispute resolvers and mediators (WP:3 and WP:MEDCAB) and would be totally voluntary. Thanks! :-) '''''<font color="darkgreen">[[User:Fr33kman|fr33k]]</font><font color="blue">[[User talk:Fr33kman|man]]</font> <font color="darkgreen" size="1">[[w:simple:User:Fr33kman|-s-]]</font>''''' 01:37, 30 September 2008 (UTC)

== [[Wikipedia:ANI#Suicide_threat.3F]] ==

I've added questions after your archival that need your attention. [[User:Toddst1|Toddst1]] <small>([[User talk: Toddst1|talk]])</small> 00:58, 1 October 2008 (UTC)
:I've replied and rearchived. [[User:Daniel|Daniel]] ([[User talk:Daniel#top|talk]]) 01:00, 1 October 2008 (UTC)
::Discussion still going on so I've unarchived. I don't think you're being helpful here. [[User:Toddst1|Toddst1]] <small>([[User talk: Toddst1|talk]])</small> 01:31, 1 October 2008 (UTC)

== Vandalism on [[Jim Cramer]] by [[User_talk:144.126.208.171|144.126.208.171]] ==

Hi. I noticed you had reverted vandalism by [[User_talk:144.126.208.171|144.126.208.171]]. It appears he's at it again. I went ahead and rolled back the article again, but I doubt he'll leave it that way for long. --[[User:Bapinney|bapinney]] ([[User talk:Bapinney|talk]]) 05:15, 1 October 2008 (UTC)
:He can have a month off. Thanks much for letting me know. [[User:Daniel|Daniel]] ([[User talk:Daniel#top|talk]]) 05:29, 1 October 2008 (UTC)

== Userpage ==

Hey, I don't know what happened to your userpage, but it's looking a bit messed up to me. -- [[User:How do you turn this on|<span style="font-family:Times New Roman; color:white; background:gray;">how&nbsp;do&nbsp;you&nbsp;turn&nbsp;this&nbsp;on</span>]] 13:02, 1 October 2008 (UTC)
:In case you're not seeing what I'm seeing, I [[:Image:Daniel's userpage.png|uploaded]] a screenshot. -- [[User:How do you turn this on|<span style="font-family:Times New Roman; color:white; background:gray;">how&nbsp;do&nbsp;you&nbsp;turn&nbsp;this&nbsp;on</span>]] 13:16, 1 October 2008 (UTC)
::Update - there no longer appears to be an issue. You may delete the image I uploaded. -- [[User:How do you turn this on|<span style="font-family:Times New Roman; color:white; background:gray;">how&nbsp;do&nbsp;you&nbsp;turn&nbsp;this&nbsp;on</span>]] 15:03, 2 October 2008 (UTC)
:::Whoops, missed this thread (!). Yeah, I noticed it, but was hanging out for it to be resolved. Thanks for letting me know :) Cheers, [[User:Daniel|Daniel]] ([[User talk:Daniel#top|talk]]) 02:58, 6 October 2008 (UTC)

== Your RfA comment ==

Daniel, not sure if you're aware--I know you're busy--but a lot of contributors were upset by your wording [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Requests_for_adminship/^.^&diff=prev&oldid=242260681 here]. Especially in a case where you're positing an editor's intentions, it would be really helpful for you to provide evidence of his poor intentions. Please understand--I'm not attempting to badger you from your oppose, as I would oppose this candidate as well--but might you be persuaded to refactor your original words--or at least, to provide some evidence to uphold them? I think it would go a long way toward calming the waters...Anyway, thanks for your time. [[User:Gladys j cortez|Gladys J Cortez]] 14:15, 2 October 2008 (UTC)
:Apparently intentions is beyond the remit of RfA, so if you like, feel free to strike through that word and replace it with 'motivated'. I based my assumptions as to intentions and motivations off similar evidence, but it seems the latter will cause less strife. [[User:Daniel|Daniel]] ([[User talk:Daniel#top|talk]]) 15:00, 2 October 2008 (UTC)
::I would rather not be the one to make that change, but I do thank you for taking my comment under consideration.[[User:Gladys j cortez|Gladys J Cortez]] 16:55, 2 October 2008 (UTC)

== Foxy Loxy's RfA ==

Hello, this message is to inform you that [[User:Foxy Loxy]] has restarted their RfA. The new discussion is located at [[Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/Foxy Loxy 2]]. [[User:GlassCobra|<font color="002bb8">Glass</font>]]'''[[User talk:GlassCobra|<font color="002bb8">Cobra</font>]]''' 09:56, 3 October 2008 (UTC)


== Hey ==

Can you adopt me please? [[User:SealimMan|Sealim]] [[User talk:SealimMan|Man]] 14:16, 3 October 2008 (UTC)
: By the way I see you got my brother banned! :o I don't mind though. ([[User:Halosean|He's]] kinda a jerk. :) [[User:SealimMan|Sealim]] [[User talk:SealimMan|Man]] 14:16, 3 October 2008 (UTC)
::No thanks. [[User:Daniel|Daniel]] ([[User talk:Daniel#top|talk]]) 02:58, 6 October 2008 (UTC)

== Tropical cyclones WikiProject Newsletter #21 ==

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== Thank you ! ==

For having restored my user page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Jc_helary

I know I could have done that myself but I think the person who did that would have reverted the changes.

I sent a mail to the provider corresponding to the IP and they told me that the user connected through this IP told them his computer had been hacked at that time. Funny thing is that I know a person who has an account at that same provider and who has already vandalized pages related to me.

Anyway, thanks again.

Jean-Christophe Helary <small><span class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Jc helary|Jc helary]] ([[User talk:Jc helary|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Jc helary|contribs]]) 06:17, 5 October 2008 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:No problems :) [[User:Daniel|Daniel]] ([[User talk:Daniel#top|talk]]) 02:59, 6 October 2008 (UTC)

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== Protection log ==
== References ==
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==External links==
Hello, you protected [[Sonja Elen Kisa]] redirect ([edit=sysop] (indefinite) [move=sysop] (indefinite)) with "WP:BLP/OTRS #2008100510006381, please do not alter without contacting me" comment. I'd like to know what's wrong with this redirect, and why such article should not be ever created. In fact there were no edits on that entry for few month already and I don't think there was ever any vandalism. [[User:Netrat|Netrat]] ([[User talk:Netrat|talk]]) 04:33, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
* [http://monsterama.blogspot.com/ Jay Stephens' Blog]
:The redirect is fine, but the article underneath it (especially the deleted edits) cannot be restored. It contains private, confidential, disparaging and otherwise harmful material which should never be hosted on Wikipedia. The subject is of marginal notability at best, and per [[WP:OTRS|confidential email]], this is the way it should stay. [[User:Daniel|Daniel]] ([[User talk:Daniel#top|talk]]) 04:38, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
* [http://www.animationinsider.net/article.php?articleID=1820 Advanced Review of "The Secret Saturdays"] Review of the series at AnimationInsider.net
::First, I know the redirect is fine. Second, you did not answer my questions, as they did not rise the question if old edits were OK or not. The question was why do you believe the subject cannot gain a wider notability. Third, have you ever read the edits you deleted? The material was neither private, confidential or disparaging. <small>BLP violation redacted.</small>. There was a reference for this information, namely, an article about Toki Pona and its author in [[Computerra]] magazine. By the way, a censored version of this article is offered at subject's own web-site as a reliable article about toki pona. '''When an information is published in a magazine with a circulation of 64,000 per week, you cannot consider it confidential anymore'''. This is just ridiculous. BTW, when dozens of magazines and newspappers publish articles about you, you are not a private person. <small>BLP violation redacted.</small>. Unfortunately, it looks like you were fooled by that confidential email <small>BLP violation redacted.</small>... I agree that the notability is marginal, and that's why the article was merged with toki pona (NB!: merged, not just rediected). But said information (<small>BLP violation redacted.</small>, I guess) should stay in [[toki pona]] article as it totally complies with [[WP:RS]], [[WP:VERI]] and [[WP:NPOV]]. The problem here is [[User:Sonjaaa]] kept removing such information from both [[Sonja Elen Kisa]] and [[toki pona]] article, which [[Wikipedia:Autobiographies]] '''strongly recommends against'''. Would you allow this, it would be very ill incident. This would mean any living person who's notable enough to have a Wikipedia article can send and email requestion the removal of information he or she does not like, and such information would be removed even if it is supported by reliable sources. Verifiability and NPOV should go before political correctness. <small>BLP violation redacted.</small> I hope you understand what I mean. [[User:Netrat|Netrat]] ([[User talk:Netrat|talk]]) 09:31, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
* [http://news.toonzone.net/article.php?ID=26415 "The Secret Saturdays": An Uncertain Finding] Review of the series at ToonZone.net
:::When you stop committing BLP violations on this page, stop comparing people with Neo-Nazis, and stop accusing me of acting recklessly, I might consider responding. If you have any further issues with this action, I suggest you email [[mail:otrs-en-l|otrs-en-l]], who will review the situation. Good day, [[User:Daniel|Daniel]] ([[User talk:Daniel#top|talk]]) 09:47, 10 October 2008 (UTC) (forced archive immediately so this wouldn't show up in Google searches, as my archives are not indexed.)
* [http://www.comicvine.com/myvine/g_man/the-secret-saturdays-coming-to-cartoon-network/87-36033/ The Secret Saturdays Coming To Cartoon Network] Review of the series at ComicVine.com
* [http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/promos/upfront/ CN Upfront] (Go to "New Shows", then click show's logo)
* [http://www.cryptidsarereal.com/ Cryptids Are Real!], viral marketing website
* [http://www.weirdworldshow.com/ Weirdworld Show], fake website for the show within a show: ''Weirdworld''


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Where and who do I complain about your violations of [[Wikipedia:Etiquette]], namely ignoring the questions and skating round the question by changing the subject? The fact you are an admin does not not mean you have the right to decide what's good for Wikipedia. [[User:Netrat|Netrat]] ([[User talk:Netrat|talk]]) 11:20, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
[[Category:Cartoon Network shows]]
:Removing your BLP violations is skirting the subject, now, is it? I must have missed that memo. I gave you an email address if you wanted a review of the private correspondence and my actions from it; as for archiving your comments, it's perfectly legitimate given their contents and the futility of continuing the discussion (my decision won't change; the only way to change it is to contact that address I said). [[User:Daniel|Daniel]] ([[User talk:Daniel#top|talk]]) 11:23, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
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The Secret Saturdays
File:SecretSat logo.jpg
The Secret Saturdays logo
GenreAnimated Action/Adventure
Created byJay Stephens
StarringPhil Morris
Nicole Sullivan
Sam Lerner
Diedrich Bader
Fred Tatasciore
Corey Burton
Country of origin United States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2 [1]
No. of episodes26 [2]
Production
ProducerFred Schaefer
Scott Jeralds
Running time22 minutes approx.
Production companyPorchlight Entertainment
Original release
NetworkCartoon Network
ReleaseOctober 3, 2008 –
present

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The Secret Saturdays (originally called Cryptids) is an American animated television series created by Canadian cartoonist Jay Stephens (creator of the Emmy-winning cartoon, Tutenstein) for Cartoon Network. It debuted on October 3, 2008. The series is about a family of cryptozoologists that work to keep the truth about cryptids from getting out, to protect both the human race and the creatures themselves. Traveling all over the world, the Saturdays family face off against twisted villains like the megalomaniac V.V. Argost. [3] The series is influenced by the style of 60s Hanna-Barbara action series (such as Johnny Quest), and is combined with Jay Stephens own personal interest in cryptozoology.

History

When Stephens first pitched the show, it was called Cryptids, after the monsters undiscovered by science. It involved a crack team of globe trotting cryptozoologists that were uniquely qualified for the job because they were once cryptids themselves. Okapi, Komodo, and Megamouth, along with their nine-year-old human mascot, Francis, served as a sort of anti-detective team. They scooted across land, sea, and air in what is called Campercopter, and their goal is to preserve the mystery of the world’s strangest creatures before they are exposed by humans or destroyed by the Cryptids' nemesis, Monsieur Dodo. When this version got him nowhere with many networks—though they all did show interest for some time—he went "back to the drawing board". [4]

File:Saturdays.jpg
Promotional image released for the series when it was first announced at the CN Upfront 2007.

Months later, the show was picked up by Cartoon Network, due to the network (at the time) wanting more action shows due to the success of Ben 10.[5] Nine-year-old Francis became 11-year-old Zak Saturday, and many of the original characters were canned. For a time, the network wanted the show's name to be The Secret Adventures Of Zak Saturday, but it was later re-decided.[6][7] Unlike other mystery shows, the goal of 'The Secret Saturdays' aren't to expose the truth about cryptids, but to keep them secret.[8] The art style of the show was influenced by the artwork of Alex Toth and 60s Hanna-Barbara action cartoons, such as Jonny Quest and The Herculoids.[9][10]

In July 2008, Cartoon Network started a viral campaign for the show. Several commercials for a website called 'Cryptids Are Real' aired on Cartoon Network.[11] Each commercial featured a pet of the Saturday family: One showed Fiskerton, another Komodo, and a final one showed Zon.[12][13][14] On one area of the website held a 'secret' document.[15] While most of the words were blacked-out, the names of Drew and Doc (two of the main characters) were revealed. The website also showed a blueprint of the Saturdays family's airship. During San Diego Comic-Con 2008, booklets about a show called Weirdworld (the show-within-a-show) were given out, with the website for it on the back of them.[16] Unlike the previous website, this one couldn't be traced back to Cartoon Network. Later, commercials for Weirdworld aired on Cartoon Network for a few weeks before a commercial for The Secret Saturdays itself was aired on August 14, 2008.

In July 2008, it was speculated that the "Montauk Monster" that washed ashore in Long Island could have been a viral campaign for The Secret Saturdays.[17]

Plot

Doc, Drew and Zak Saturday are a family of world-saving scientists called "The Secret Saturdays". Living in a hidden base, they are part of a secret organization of cryptozoologists known as The Secret Scientists who protect mankind against all the hidden and terrifying things in the world. In this show, folktales aren’t just legends, but actual mysteries and adventures that the Saturdays family must solve. Traveling all over the world, the Saturdays explore ancient temples and bottomless caves, and battle with twisted villains like the madman V.V. Argost (who hides his evil plans under his TV show Weird World) and rival cryptozoologist Van Rook. Scouring the globe in search of cryptids, the Saturdays attempt to keep the existence of these unusual beasts secret, to protect mankind and the creatures themselves. But at the end of the day, the Saturdays and their exotic cryptid pets are a loving bunch, trying to work through everyday family matters and squabbles. [18]

Characters

Heroes

  • Doc Saturday (Phil Morris): Solomon "Doc" Saturday is the father and the "Indiana Jones"-like character who spent his whole life studying cryptids and builds many of the gadgets the family uses. A person who takes science very seriously, Doc is one of the world’s leading experts in the field of cryptozoology. A loving father who is very paternal, he often tries to teach his son Zak responsibility. Doc has incredible strength and is trained in 14 different forms of martial arts.
  • Drew Saturday (Nicole Sullivan): Drew Saturday is the mother and the one who "believes in the magic". Thus, she is willing to believe in something before the evidence is found. Being raised by gypsies, she is used to traveling around the world. Drew Saturday is always encouraging Zak to try a new things like tribal dancing or sand painting. But when there's a risk of danger, Drew gets a little over-protective of her only son. She's a mystic who is well-versed in the world’s cultures and can blend in anywhere her travels may take her.
  • Zak Saturday (Sam Lerner): Zak Saturday is the 11-year-old son of Doc and Drew Saturday who jumps right away into every adventure. Zak has an unorthodox upbringing that has taken him around the world and placed him in the face of danger since the day he was born. Zak has a special bond with cryptids, and may have the power to communicate with them. Tamer cryptids seem to trust him instinctively, and fiercer ones can tell that Zak is different from other humans. Since Zak was born the same year the Kur Stone was found, he may hold the power to stop the cryptid, Kur, if it is ever unleashed. Dispite the fact that V.V. Argost is his enemy, he seems to be a fan of his show weird world.
  • Fiskerton (Diedrich Bader): Fiskerton is an seven-foot-tall "gorilla-cat" with glowing red eyes. He is one of the last of a legendary race of cryptids called "Fiskerton Phantoms" that was adopted by the Saturday family when he lost his home in Nottinghamshire, England. Although he is the oldest (and largest) member of the family, Fiskerton is like an innocent kid brother to Zak. While he may be a fraidy-cat at times, when trouble is afoot, he is great (and strong) ally to have.
  • Komodo (Fred Tatasciore): Komodo is a 250-pound, genetically-altered komodo dragon owned by the Saturday family that has a voracious appetite. Komodo’s few strands of mutated DNA make him unique, giving him the chameleon-like ability to blend in with his surroundings, something that comes in handy when Zak needs a partner for his stealth explorations. However, despite being as loyal as man's best friend, he would change his allegiance for a good meal.
  • Zon (Fred Tatasciore): Zon is a surviving member of a thought to-be-extinct Pterosaur species called Ornithocheirus who lives in a nest near the Saturday Headquarters, but aren't truly owned by them. She was when she got caught in the sails of one of Doc’s flying machines over the Amazon River and tried to eat Doc's head. Soon after, she formed a friendship with Zak and now uses the cliffs where the Saturdays live as her new hunting grounds. Unafraid of humans, she allows Zak to comb her mane and ride her. But she absolutely resists the family’s domestication efforts and refuses to give up the great outdoors. She likes chewing Doc's head.

Allies

  • Dr. Miranda Gray (Susanne Blakeslee) - A fellow Secret Scientist.
  • Dr. Henry Chiveyo (Diedrich Bader) - A fellow Secret Scientist.
  • Professor Mizuki - A scientist who's body was swapped with that of a Hibagon while working for Fuzen. He formerly sought revenge against him but was convinced by Doc to let go. He now lives in a cave lab working on a way to turn back to normal.

Villains

  • V.V. Argost (Corey Burton): The series' main villain and host of the popular show Weirdworld. His show has made him "the modern master of the bizarre" of the world. His museum of cryptid relics and trinkets is really an arsenal of magical objects the plans to use to get his hands on the most powerful cryptid of all, Kur. According to an ancient tablet, Kur is a source of unlimited power and everlasting life for whoever can find and capture it. Argost peppers his speech with French words and phrases, and his most common greeting to others is "Greetings and bienvenue."
    • Munya (Fred Tatasciore): V.V. Argost's manservant. He can inject himself with the DNA of a Papuan Giant Spider to transform into a half-human/half-spider monster in battles. It is not yet clear if he can only do this with the Papuan Giant Spider or if he can take the DNA of other cryptids and use them to similar effect.
  • Leondias Van Rook (Corey Burton): A rival cryptozoologist and ally of V.V. Argost. Leondias Van Rook is solely interested in proving the existence of cryptids for money. Similar to Doc Saturday, he is an inventor and has many high-tech gadgets.
    • Doyle (Will Friedle): Van Rook's sidekick/apprentice. Doc made a casual comment about what he did to Van Rooks' last apprentice, insinuating Doyle is not the first to work under the villain's wing.
  • Shoji Fuzen (James Sie) - A Japanese crimelord posing as a philanthropist. He used Professor Mizuki and a mind-swapping headgear for his evil, but didn't expect Professor Mizuki to use his invention to swap his mind with a Hibagon. This caused Shoji to pursue the Mizuki/Hibagon and reclaim him and his knowledge of his invention. Shoji ended up a target of the professor's vengeance. After a pep talk from Doc, Professor Mizuki spared him and Shoji was handed over to the police.

Episodes

Creator Jay Stephens has stated that the first 26 episodes will have a huge story arc, most likely based on the Kur Stone first mentioned in the pilot.[19]

Season 1: 2008

References

  1. ^ Draw!: Back to School
  2. ^ Cute Creeps From Pop Culture: THE SECRET IS OUT!
  3. ^ Cute Creeps From Pop Culture: It's Saturday
  4. ^ Cute Creeps From Pop Culture: Mystery of the Cryptids Part 1
  5. ^ http://ukracattack.blogspot.com/2008/08/cartoon-review-interview-with-jay.html
  6. ^ Cute Creeps From Pop Culture: Name That Toon?
  7. ^ Cute Creeps From Pop Culture: Saturdays Are Back!
  8. ^ Cute Creeps From Pop Culture: Mystery of the Cryptids Part 2
  9. ^ Cute Creeps From Pop Culture: Mystery of the Cryptids Part 3
  10. ^ Cute Creeps From Pop Culture: Mystery of the Cryptids Part 4
  11. ^ Cryptids Are Real!
  12. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WveP2szYlfk
  13. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C46prWjyRqk
  14. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFewYOmIYZg
  15. ^ Top Secret Document!
  16. ^ Weirdworld Show
  17. ^ Montauk Dead Monster Maybe Tied To Cartoon Network Show
  18. ^ PR: The Secret Saturdays
  19. ^ Ani Shorts: Jay Stephens - Introducing the Secret Saturdays

External links

Template:Cartoon Network Original Series

# Title Writer(s) Director(s) Airdate
1"The Kur Stone: Part One"Scott JeraldsBrandon SawyerOctober 3, 2008
V.V. Argost returns looking for the Kur Stone that was taken from him by The Secret Scientists a decade ago. He manages to steal two of the pieces from Dr. Gray and Dr. Chiveyo. Returning from Africa and discovering his plan, the Saturdays go to see Chiveyo. Discovering that Argost used a Cryptid Parasite on Chiveyo, and that they revealed the location of the last piece to him, they must get to Brazil. That is, if they can survive the Firecracker Beetle trap Argost made for them.
2"The Kur Stone: Part Two"Scott JeraldsBrandon SawyerOctober 3, 2008
The Saturdays, Fiskerton, and Komodo head to Manaus, Brazil to prevent V.V. Argost from getting to the last piece of the Kur Stone. They are attacked and captured by Argost and Munya as soon as they dig up the third piece of the stone. Despite being able to escape, and putting up a good fight against Argost, he manages to get away with the third piece of the stone. An Ornithocheirus joins the family and is christened 'Zon' by Zak. The episode ends with Argost at his home, with the glowing Kur Stone hidden behind a curtain.
3"The Vengeance of Hibagon"UnknownUnknownOctober 10, 2008
When the Saturdays family travels to Tokyo, Japan to check out the attacking Hibagon who is actually a professor trapped in a cryptid's body seeking revenge on Japanese crimelord Shoji Fuzen.
4""Ice Caverns of Ellef Ringes""UnknownUnknownOctober 17, 2008
When checking out some ice caverns in the Arctic, the Saturdays get captured by Van Rook, Doyle, and some wolf-like cryptids.
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