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A Matter of the Utmost Importance: Killer Crossovers

Apr16
2010
Leave a Comment Written by Seth Finck

KILLER!

Seriously, Allen Iverson probably had the best crossover of all time, but let’s not forget who popularized the move ,Tim Hardaway. There’s some basketball facts for you guys! How does this relate to well, anything? Read on!

So Chase of Matter Fame and I were talking the other day and he suggested a pretty strong topic on the heels of a Flintstones-Jetsons crossover cartoon extravaganza discussion. Do you guys remember this? They did a whole crossover storyline where each was on theother’s show. It was awesome. It was like mixing the two best cartoons of the time into one wacky juiced up storyline.
Other great crossovers:
- Wacky Races
- Harlem Globetrotters on Scooby Doo (later referenced in a classic Futurama episode)- I don’t really know if this counts as a true crossover, I like the basketball reference though so deal with it.
So we got to talking and we wanted to know: What’s your dream crossover event? Negative points for David Caruso guest starring on any of the other CSIs. Go!

O-M-G! The cartoon came to life.

Sherman: Elizabeth Mitchell playing Juliet on Alias.
Seth: (Confused Look)

Caroline: My two favorite tv shows of old already did a weak crossover if you recall Detective Munch from Homicide arresting the Lone Gunmen of X-Files fame.BUT I would pay money to see Mulder and Scully team up with McNulty (The Wire) to solve some paranormal (and of course corrupt) Baltimore mystery. Omar as deepthroat? Yes please!

Nate: I’d love to see Omar square up against the Smoke Monster. Which is scarier:  Clicking noises or “Farmer in the Dell?”

Chase:  Omar would totally kick Smokeys ass and take all his Spider Bags.

Back to the topic at hand sweet crossover specials, the pop culture kind:
- Crocodile Dundee/ Indiana Jones: I honestly do not know how this would work or why it would even happen but it would basically be thecoolest thing that ever happened.
- Bones/Castle:  2 of the best guy/girl crime fighting solving pairings on TV.  I really want to see Beckett and Booth fighting over jurisdiction.  I think Castle would really enjoy working alongside Bones.  Science vs Fiction?  As good as that paring is I think the real potential for fun and lust? might be between the supporting staffs   Espisito and Ryan would have a field day at the Jeffersonian.

The Baddest Man/ANYTHING on TV

Karla: It seems there’s a lot of fodder for crossover in the sci-fi and comic book world. those are the first two that I thought of but as I am googling these, I see that my idea is completely unoriginal and I lack the depth of knowledge to do any of them justice.

I did, however, watch a LOT of Saturday morning cartoons.  I think I’d kind of like to see Yogi Bear vs. Bugs Bunny in a battle of wits.  Maybe expand that to Hanna Barbera cartoons versus Warner Brothers’ Looney Toons.  There’s interesting deadweights and star players on either side.  Strong players for HB squad are: Jonny Quest, Yogi, and Papa Smurf.  Deadweights include: Huckleberry Hound and Magilla Gorilla.  However, Looney Toons boasts Bugs Bunny, Tweety Bird, and Roadrunner.  Strength, wits, and speed.  Deadweights for this team include: Wile E. Coyote and Elmer Fudd.

Who would drop the most anvils? How would the speed of Speedy Gonzalez and Road Runner match up against Jonny Quest’s prowess in judo and scuba diving? Would Bugs be able to steal more “pic-a-nic” baskets than the practiced hand of Yogi and Boo-Boo?  I’d like to find out.

Chase: Karla interesting point however you missed a potential sweet heavyweights showdown… which now that I think on it must have been the drive behind Seth McFarlane and his Peter vs Chicken Fights: Captain Caveman vs Foghorn Leghorn

Itching for a fight

(INSERT like 10 different ideal “faceoffs”)
Patrick: How about Galactica finds a wormhole and visist Deep Space 9.  They marvel at the hopeful universe they’ve been denied and return to their own dejected but determined to find a way to have that sugary future.
Chase:  I have a vision and it beautiful….
Crossover:  Chuck / Big Bang Theory

Episode:  Chuck Versus Bazinga!

Plot:

-          Leonard receives and undisclosed fellowship/grant from a Ring Operative to fund his research in developing a new Laser to solve some physics conundrum that is beyond any normal persons understanding.  Sheldon is obviously jealous that Leonard has attracted an accolade for his clearly pedestrian work and immediately forces himself on the project.
-          In Burbank- – Chuck and team are alerted that the ring is trying to secure a new gamma ray device from the crew at Cal tech and has to go flush out the operatives using the scientists as bait.-          Chuck bonds with Leonard… many BSG/Trek/Tron references ensue.
-          Sheldon is not happy and stuck in some way paired up with Casey, a monkey could write how that ends, I sense quite a few tranq darts here
-          Penny goes to the buy-more to find Leonard gets hit on by Jeffster…saved by Morgan who tries to seduce her at his apt
-          Sarah gets stuck paired with Walowitz and Rajesh.  I am picturing the threesome sharing a Brisket with Walowitz’s mother, with Rajesh either totally silent or so drunk he won’t shut up.

Ending
-          Who cares this is going to be one fun ride…

Josh:
Family Matters / Full House

Danny Tanner’s morning TV show decides to shoot in Chicago for a week. While in Chicago, Danny finds out that he has a crazy stalker. Worried about his family, he asks for police protection. Cue Carl Winslow to save the day. The Tanners move in with theWinslows and all kinds of shenanigans ensue. Of course there will be a scene where Urkel ruins something exclaiming “Did I do that?” and little Stephanie replys with “How rude!” I would also expect a romantic story line between Uncle Joey and Aunt Rachel. (Let’s be honest, Joey and Rachel need to get some.) Unfortunately things don’t work out between Joey and Rachel because San Fran and Chicago are just too far apart…. but its mostly because ABC doesn’t think America is ready for an interracial couple on family TV. Thebest part of this crossover is that YOU WILL LEARN SO MANY LIFE LESSONS!

Saved by the Bell / California Dreams

California Dreams was another NBC teen show that was basically Saved by the Bell but with a slightly more diverse cast. Thecrossover episode would revolve around a Battle of the Bands competition where Zach Attack faces off against California Dreams. Ofcourse a sleazy record agent would create some kind of drama between the two bands. They would play pranks on each other, fight, and then feel really bad about what a shot at fame has done to them. Cue the final scene as both bands play “Friends Forever” and winthe Battle of the Bands. Reminds me of my high school experience.

Dinosaucers / Dino-Riders

Just imagine super intelligent dinosaurs riding dinosaurs with lasers attached to them, or better yet, men riding super intelligent dinosaurs that have lasers. I don’t really care about the details, only that two of the worst dino cartoons are combined into one abomination. If we could find a way to get Denver: The Last Dinosaur into this crossover, my head would explode.

I would also like to mention that any show crossing over with Street Sharks would be awesome.

Josh's First Band Name and Album Title

Then Steve wrote some incoherent babble crap and everyone was disappointed in him, especially EVERYONE.  No but really, we only scratched the surface here folks, some of these things are awesome and I really want to see what Hollyweird can come up with. Instead of retreading old things, let’s put our old things in a blender and see what comes out. Any other bright crossover ideas?

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