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Ed, Edd n Eddy
Season 1
DVD cover
No. of episodes13
Release
Original networkCartoon Network
Original releaseJanuary 4 (1999-01-04) –
June 11, 1999 (1999-06-11)
Season chronology
Next →
Season 2
List of episodes

The first season of the Canadian-American animated comedy television series Ed, Edd n Eddy, created by Danny Antonucci, originally aired on Cartoon Network in the United States. Although originally set to premiere in November 1998, the season ran from January 4, 1999, to June 11, 1999, and consists of 13 episodes. The series revolves around three adolescent boys collectively known as "the Eds," who live in a suburban cul-de-sac. Unofficially led by Eddy, the Eds constantly scheme to make money off their peers in order to purchase their favorite confectionery, jawbreakers. However, their plans usually fail, leaving them in various predicaments.

Adult cartoonist Antonucci conceived Ed, Edd n Eddy while working on a commercial design.[1] Antonucci pitched the series to Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon.[2][3] Both studios were interested in the series, but each demanded creative control and Antonucci refused.[1][3] Cartoon Network ended up commissioning the show after agreeing to let Antonucci have control of the show.[3] After its debut, the series was a success in Nielsen ratings, popular among younger and older viewers. Met with generally positive reviews, the season earned Antonucci a Reuben Award for Best Television Animation.

The Complete First Season DVD was released in Region 1 in 2006 and Region 4 in 2007. Both Ed, Edd n Eddy DVD volumes, Edifying Ed-Ventures and Fools' Par-Ed-Ise, also featured season one episodes. All the DVDs were published by Warner Home Video. The entire season can also be purchased from the iTunes Store. The season was written by Antonucci, Jono Howard, Mike Kubat, and Rob Boutilier.[4]

Cast

Matt Hill, Samuel Vincent, and Tony Sampson were cast as Ed, Double D, and Eddy. David Paul Grove and Keenan Christenson played the parts of Jonny 2 × 4 and Jimmy, respectively, while Sarah was voiced by Janyse Jaud. Peter Kelamis voiced Rolf, while Kathleen Barr was cast as Kevin. Nazz was voiced by Tabitha St. Germain. Erin Fitzgerald played the part of May Kanker. The other two Kanker sisters, Marie and Lee, were voiced by Kathleen Barr and Janyse Jaud.

Reception

Ratings

Although originally set to premiere on November 7, 1998,[5] it aired on January 4, 1999, as the 6th Cartoon Cartoon, due to minor post-production delays.[6] According to Cartoon Network executive Linda Simensky, the first season did "remarkably well" in ratings following its premiere, becoming one of the top-rated series on the network, prompting Cartoon Network to quickly order-up a second season for a November 1999 premiere,[2] and later a third and fourth.[7]

Reviews and accolades

Despite not being as acclaimed as its second season, reception of the first season was still generally positive. Despite giving the Edifying Ed-Ventures DVD a negative review, IGN's Mike Drucker praised the show, saying: "Every bit of the show is played for the maximum comic effect, and the interactions between the characters are usually very fun,"[8] and particularly praised the season finale, "Avast Ye Eds", saying that it is a "good example of how the animators developed a clever, surreal environment that most kids could probably relate to. They simply go wild and allow regular childhood adventures turn into comedic epics, very over-the-top, but still linked to the way that kids act and react to strange situations."[8] While calling it a "gem" and of "entertaining nature", he criticized the storylines as "repetitive" and said the show "lacks the genius of SpongeBob".[8] Terrence Briggs of Animation World Magazine considered every second of the show "filler" and lamented that the main characters are drawn as "products from the school of acid-trip caricature."[9] After Briggs' review was published, a large number of letters supportive of the show were sent to the magazine, prompting it to "take a second look" at the show. Different reviewers then gave it a positive review, calling it a "fresh show with very different approaches."[10]

The season earned Antonucci a Reuben Award for Best Television Animation.[11] The season had a slight impact on popular culture.[2] A journalist in Tallahassee, Florida wrote a column in his local newspaper about his search for the huge jawbreakers his children saw on Ed, Edd n Eddy. During the run of the first season, a number of fansites were already being set up.[2]

Home media

Warner Home Video released a number of Ed, Edd n Eddy DVDs, two of which were DVD volumes. The first, titled Edifying Ed-Ventures, was released on May 10, 2005, in region 1 and on May 15, 2006, in region 2,[12] featuring three season one episodes, "Sire Ed-a-Lot", "Who, What, Where, Ed!", and "Avast Ye Eds", out of a total six.[13] It was followed by Fools' Par-Ed-Ise on March 21, 2006, but only featured on episode from the season, "Fool on the Ed".[14]

The Complete First Season 1.33:1 aspect ratio 294-minute two-disc set was released in region 1 on October 10, 2006,[15] and in region 2 on July 18, 2007.[16] The DVD is in English (Dolby Digital Stereo), and is dubbed in French and Spanish, with subtitles in English, Spanish and French.[15] The set includes special features such as an interview with the creator, "How to make an Ed, Edd n Eddy cartoon", "How to Draw Eddy" and a Cartoon Network commercial bumper featuring Jimmy and Plank.[15] In 2019, this DVD was re-released with a new slipcover after having long been considered out-of-print.

The season is available for download on the iTunes Store.[17] The Fools' Par-Ed-Ise and The Complete First Season DVDs can also be purchased on the Cartoon Network Shop.[18]

Episodes

See also: List of Ed, Edd n Eddy episodes

Every episode of this season is directed by Danny Antonucci.

No.TitleWritten byTitle ReferenceOriginal air date [17]
1a"The Ed-touchables"Jono Howard & Danny AntonucciThe UntouchablesJanuary 4, 1999 (1999-01-04)
1b"Nagged to Ed"Mike Kubat (Uncredited), Jono Howard, & Danny AntonucciNagged to DeathJanuary 4, 1999 (1999-01-04)
2a"Pop Goes the Ed"Jono Howard & Danny AntonucciPop Goes the WeaselJanuary 11, 1999 (1999-01-11)
2b"Over Your Ed"Jono Howard & Danny AntonucciOver Your HeadJanuary 11, 1999 (1999-01-11)
3a"Sir Ed-a-Lot"Jono Howard & Danny AntonucciSir LancelotJanuary 18, 1999 (1999-01-18)
3b"A Pinch to Grow an Ed"Jono Howard & Danny AntonucciA Pinch to Grow an InchJanuary 18, 1999 (1999-01-18)
4a"Dawn of the Eds"Jono Howard, Danny Antonucci, & Rob BoutilierDawn of the DeadJanuary 25, 1999 (1999-01-25)
4b"Virt-Ed-Go"Mike Kubat & Danny AntonucciVertigoJanuary 25, 1999 (1999-01-25)
5a"Read All About Ed"Mike Kubat & Danny AntonucciRead All About ItFebruary 1, 1999 (1999-02-01)
5b"Quick Shot Ed"Mike Kubat & Danny AntonucciQuick Shot CameraFebruary 1, 1999 (1999-02-01)
6a"An Ed Too Many"Mike Kubat, Jono Howard, & Danny AntonucciA(n) (Blank) Too ManyFebruary 8, 1999 (1999-02-08)
6b"Ed-n-Seek"Jono Howard & Danny AntonucciHide and SeekFebruary 8, 1999 (1999-02-08)
7a"Look Into My Eds"Jono Howard & Danny AntonucciLook Into My EyesMarch 1, 1999 (1999-03-01)
7b"Tag Yer Ed"Jono Howard & Danny AntonucciTag, You're It!March 1, 1999 (1999-03-01)
8a"Fool on the Ed"Jono Howard & Danny AntonucciFool on the HillMarch 8, 1999 (1999-03-08)
8b"A Boy and His Ed"Jono Howard & Danny AntonucciA Boy and His DogMarch 8, 1999 (1999-03-08)
9a"It's Way Ed"Jono Howard & Danny AntonucciIt's Way CoolMarch 15, 1999 (1999-03-15)
9b"Laugh Ed Laugh"Jono Howard & Danny AntonucciLaugh Clown LaughMarch 15, 1999 (1999-03-15)
10a"A Glass of Warm Ed"Jono Howard & Danny AntonucciA Glass of Warm MilkApril 12, 1999 (1999-04-12)
10b"Flea-Bitten Ed"Jono Howard & Danny AntonucciFlea-Bitten DogApril 12, 1999 (1999-04-12)
11a"Who, What, Where, Ed!"Mike Kubat & Danny AntonucciWho, What, Where, WhenApril 19, 1999 (1999-04-19)
11b"Keeping Up with the Eds"Mike Kubat & Danny AntonucciKeeping Up with the JonesApril 19, 1999 (1999-04-19)
12a"Eds-Aggerate"Jono Howard & Danny AntonucciExaggerateApril 26, 1999 (1999-04-26)
12b"Oath to an Ed"Jono Howard & Danny AntonucciOath to (Blank)April 26, 1999 (1999-04-26)
13a"Button Yer Ed"Jono Howard & Danny AntonucciButton Yer YapJune 11, 1999 (1999-06-11)
13b"Avast Ye Eds"Mike Kubat & Danny AntonucciAvast Ye HeartiesJune 11, 1999 (1999-06-11)

References

  1. ^ a b Danny Antonucci (April 24, 2007). Ed, Edd n Eddy: The Complete Second Season—Behind the Eds. Warner Home Video. {{cite AV media}}: |format= requires |url= (help)
  2. ^ a b c d Simensky, Linda (June 22, 1999). "Ed, Edd 'n' Eddy: Three Guys, One 'Toon". Take One.
  3. ^ a b c Danny Antonucci (October 10, 2006). Ed, Edd n Eddy: The Complete First Season—Interview with the Creator. Warner Home Video. Event occurs at 2:15–4:39. {{cite AV media}}: |format= requires |url= (help)
  4. ^ Credits of Ed, Edd n Eddy, season 1
  5. ^ "Wake-Up Calls". Los Angeles Times. Tribune Company. September 6, 1998. Archived from the original on December 4, 2013. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
  6. ^ "Cartoon Network delays Ed, Edd n Eddy". Animation World Network. September 16, 1998. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved May 8, 2012.
  7. ^ "Cartoon Network Greenlights 26 New Ed, Edd n Eddys". Animation World Network. June 15, 2004. Archived from the original on December 15, 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2012.
  8. ^ a b c Duckers, Mike (June 3, 2005). "Ed, Edd n Eddy: Season 1, Vol. 1". IGN. News Corporation. Archived from the original on October 8, 2013. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
  9. ^ Briggs, Terence (February 1999). "Ed, Edd n Eddy: Caught in a Circle". Animation World Magazine. Vol. 3, no. 11. Archived from the original on September 7, 2008. Retrieved July 31, 2008.
  10. ^ Shumway, Matt; Wayne, Lamont (June 1999). "Ed, Edd n Eddy: A Unique Approach". Animation World Magazine. Vol. 4, no. 3. Archived from the original on July 24, 2008. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  11. ^ "Animation World News: Awards". Animation World Magazine. Vol. 4, no. 3. Archived from the original on December 15, 2013. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
  12. ^ "Ed, Edd 'n' Eddy — Season 1, Vol. 1 (1999)". ASIN B0007MSU2G. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  13. ^ "Ed, Edd And Eddy — Volume 1 Edifying Ed-ventures [DVD]". Amazon.co.uk. ASIN B000B7KXCC. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  14. ^ "Ed, Edd 'n' Eddy, Vol. 2 – Fools Par-Ed-Ise (1999)". ASIN B000CQM4II. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  15. ^ a b c "Ed, Edd 'N Eddy: The Complete First Season (1999)". ASIN B000GETU2E. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  16. ^ "Ed, Edd N Eddy Season 1". Madman.com.au. Madman Entertainment. Archived from the original on April 5, 2012. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
  17. ^ a b "Ed, Edd n Eddy, Season 1". iTunes Store. Apple. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  18. ^ "Ed, Edd n Eddy". Cartoon Network Shop. Turner Broadcasting System. Archived from the original on July 14, 2012. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
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