Dragonball Z: ESCAPE FROM DODORIA

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ESCAPE FROM DODORIA -- Episode 36 (English dub)

Announcer: Previously on Dragonball-Z: The evil Frieza resumed his attack on the Nameks for the remaining dragonballs, but the Nameks fought back. And when reinforcements arrived, it appeared that perhaps the Nameks would have a fighting chance. A furious struggle ensued, with Frieza's henchmen taking on the Namek forces. As the battle progressed, one thing became clear -- these Nameks were no easy match! They cleverly destroyed the available scouters, making it impossible to track them. But when Frieza summoned forth Dodoria, things quickly turned for the worst. Now as the last of the Namek forces are locked in a ruthless brawl, can anything stop the barbarous Dodoria?

(Title Screen: ESCAPE FROM DODORIA)

(The letters under the title swing back and forth madly.)

Mike: Whoa!
Tom: Someone got a new plug-in for their TitleMaker 3000.

(Dodoria, laughing maniacally, barrels into the last Namekian hero and smashes him against a cliff wall.)

Crow: Well, the ruthless brawl with the last of the Nameks took no time at all. Anyone up for coffee?

(The Elder, Krillain, and Gohan gape in horror as Dodoria pats his spiked head and grins at Frieza.)

Frieza: Ha-ha! My dear friend, as I've tried to explain to you, it's impossible to defeat me.

Tom: (as Frieza) Although I have yet to lift a finger in actual combat.
Crow: Well, he did lift a finger in the last episode. He just didn't do anything with it.

Frieza: So just hand over the dragonball.

(The Elder, who has been hovering in mid-air watching the conflict, lands in front of Frieza.)

Frieza: Good! I see you're coming to your senses. And seeing as it was you that broke our dragonball scouters, I think it is more than an equitable trade, don't you?

(The two children cower next to one of the buildings as the Elder growls.)

Elder: You wretch! I have no choice. Just promise us you'll leave us in peace.

(The Elder turns and walks away.)

Frieza: Ah. You've made the right decision.

Krillain: Whoa! This guy is a complete -- jerk!

Gohan: Why, I outta...

Crow: (as dumb bruiser) Let me in there, coach! I can do it! Krillain: Chill out, Gohan! If I'm thinking what you're thinking, then -- forget it! We'd never beat these guys.

(Gohan, who has been doing a slow boil the last two episodes, appears to be approaching critical mass as he snarls.)

(In space, Goku's space capsule rockets between planets.)

Tom: It's one of the bumpers for Third Rock.
Mike: Nope, just another painful glimpse into Goku's training routine.
Crow: Painful for us, you mean.

(Inside, Goku is doing push-ups from an armstand position. Barbells, stored against the side of the spacecraft, break lose and head toward him. Goku hand-jumps over the first one, but the second hits him in the head.)

Crow: Anyone ever get the feeling Goku trained in the Three Stooges dojo?
Tom: Soitanly!

(The barbells crash against the far side of the space craft.)

Goku: (wincing) Oh! Man, whoever said "no pain, no gain" sure wasn't kidding!

Mike: Tell us about it!
Tom: And let us know when we get to the "gain" part!

(The capsule continues on its way.)

ALL: Bye-bye!
Mike: What do you think; two, three more meaningless cameos this episode?
Tom: Easy.

(On Namek, the Elder has returned with the dragonball.)

Dodoria: Hurry up! We don't have all day!

Tom: Oh, why rush the plot now?
Mike: Why do you think it's called "Drag On Ball?"
Crow: Hey! That was a cheap shot!

Elder: Here is your precious dragonball. Take it and leave!

Frieza: Oh, we will... But, dear friend, if you know what's good for you, you'll tell us where the other two dragonballs are.

Elder: How dare you--! We made our deal! Now take your dragonball and leave us as promised!

(Frieza half-smiles.)

Elder: Well, barbarian--I said, leave us in peace.

Frieza: You know, your mindless drivel is beginning to bore me.

Mike: The series' statement, ladies and gentlemen.

Frieza: But before I leave, be warned, my green amigo -- because you've been so insolent, I shall return!

Elder: You savage! How dare you!

(The Elder starts to take a defensive stance, but Dodoria takes him out with one blow, smashing him into one of the Namekian dwellings.)

Elder: (forcing himself into a sitting position) Now you've gone and done it. No matter what it takes, I will defeat you.

Frieza: Don't waste your time thinking about trying to defeat me, you old man. Besides, I've changed my mind about our deal. Tell me where the other two dragonballs are, or no-one is safe!

Elder: You bunch of thugs! I'll make you wish you had never messed with me or my family!

Frieza: Old man, you surprise me. I thought you were much smarter than that.

Zarbon: C'mon, Frieza. I'm sure we can find the dragonballs without the help of someone like him.

Mike: (as Zarbon) Then we can throw some shrimp on the barbie and have a bit of a tucker.
Tom: Oh, you just had to do the "shrimp on the barbie" gag, didn't you?

Frieza: Yes, Zarbon. I believe you are right.

Krillain: Those barbarians! Grrrrr!

Crow: Mike, I just want to say I think you should be commended for holding off on the "barbie" joke for the last six episodes.
Mike: Thanks, Crow. It did take a lot of will-power.
Tom: (snorts)

Elder: Children! Run and get help!

Namek child: You got it!

Elder: I didn't want to do this, but you leave me no choice!

(The Elder throws up his arms, but Dodoria opens his mouth and spits out a cylinder of energy that brushes past the Elder's head.)

Mike: Too many green peppers with lunch!

Krillain: Whew, that was close. In time, Gohan. (He's holding down Gohan, who is clearly about to lose it.) We gotta wait! There is nothing we can do right now, okay?

(Dodoria is cracking his knuckles and flexing his shoulders. He heads for the Elder, but vanishes. A ghostly image of him briefly appears. Then the Elder's head snaps back as a beefy fist connects. Dodoria again vanishes, only to have multiple images of him materialize behind the Elder. Lots of screaming and grunting is heard over the next several scenes.)

Tom: (as the camera focuses on Frieza and Zarbon) Ummm, is something happening?
Crow: This part was filmed in confuso-vision.
(The camera then focuses on Krillain and Gohan.)
Mike: No, it's Mr. DeMille-vision. "I'm ready for my close-up now...!"

(Gohan gasps in horror. Close-up of one of the Namekian children in tears. Then the dead Elder hits the ground.)

Child: I...I...I...

Tom: Hey, we're down a kid. What happened?

Dodoria: Just like they say: some you win, some you lose.

(The child breaks and runs, crying. Dodoria takes off after him, cutting off his escape.)

Dodoria: (panting) And where -- do you think -- you're going? Your brother may have escaped -- but not you!

Mike: Oh, the other one got away!
Crow: Sure he did, Mike.

(Dodoria lifts one massive fist -- and Gohan reaches his breaking point.)

Gohan: (screaming) STOP IT!

Krillain: Gohan, no!

Tom: (as Krillain) Don't bother people when they're in the midst of committing global genocide! Geez, no manners... (Frieza and Zarbon look on in surprise as Gohan comes out of nowhere, drop-kicking Dodoria through one of the buildings. Frieza grins; Zarbon pouts.)

Crow: (as Frieza) Say, who's the new guy?
Mike: (as Zarbon) Someone whose hair is more glossy and manageable than mine? I hate him.

Gohan: Ha! Take that, jerk!

(Dodoria pulls himself out of the building as Gohan lands next to the child.)

Dodoria: How dare you interfere!?

(Gohan puts himself between the child and Dodoria.)

Krillain: I'm coming! (He finally leaps off the cliff after Gohan.)

Gohan: Let's rumble, you big ol' pig piece of putty!

Dodoria: (beginning to look cheerful) Any time, runt!

(But Krillain once more knocks him off his feet. Krillain grabs the child.)

Krillain: C'mon, Gohan--let's get out of here! Like, now!

Tom: (as Shaggy) Let's get out of here, Scooby!

(Gohan hesitates, then follows Krillain. The trio take to the air and disappear into the distance.)

Frieza: Zarbon, make a note please. I must find out who those little rodents are.

Zarbon: (slowly, as he watches the others fly off) Right.

Mike: (as Zarbon) And I must find out what brand gel he uses. The hold that kid's hair has is just stunning.

Dodoria: (rubbing his face) This just isn't my day...

Frieza: Oh, Mr. Dodoria? Get your lazy bones up and follow them now!

"Fatty Arbuckle is Superman!"

(Dodoria gives chase. The purple hills of Namek speed by as Gohan and Krillain, still carrying the child, try to out race Dodoria. Krillain looks back to see Dodoria right behind them, laughing.)

Mike: Fatty Arbuckle is Superman!
Crow: "You will believe a man can fly."
Tom: Or just that the law of gravity isn't that strictly enforced in some parts of the universe.

Krillain: Step on it, Gohan! If he catches us, we're neck-deep in trouble!

Gohan: Solid!

Tom: (as fifties beat artist) Yeah, man, it was solid. The blue fields spun past us and the green water rolled under us as we flew on the bright, horse high tracers of love.
Crow and Mike: Heavy!

(Bright auras of light encase the Earthlings as they power up and increase their speed.)

Dodoria: Nitwits! They seem to think they can get away from me! (Laughing, he also powers up and speeds after them.)

Tom: It's the airborne version of Wacky, Wacky races!
Mike: I think I know which one's Dastardly, but where's Muttley?
Crow: (Muttley-like muffled snickering.)
Tom: The real question is, where's Penelope? Rowrr!

(Gohan and Krillain keep looking over their shoulders.)

Krillain: Oh, no! Lumpy's gaining on us! We're in trouble...

(At the village...)

Zarbon: It seems those two little puny pests are more powerful than we suspected, Master Frieza. Maybe it would be wise if I helped in capturing our worthy foes.

Frieza: (appearing in profile) My dear Zarbon. Does your faith in my power appear to be wavering?

Crow: Nice eyelashes!
Tom: I bet Frieza gives great butterfly kisses.

Zarbon: (long look, but doesn't answer.)

Mike: (as Zarbon) Hmmmm...is my faith wavering...? I still believe in Manifest Destiny...don't I?

(Frieza chuckles. Although Frieza doesn't move, his eyes flash and suddenly a large nearby area vaporizes. Frieza chuckles some more as Zarbon gives him another long look).

Mike: (as Zarbon) And the Cubs will win the pennant...yes, I still have faith in that! My faith is strong! I believe!

Frieza: Patience. No one in the universe can escape the power of Frieza.

(Elsewhere in the universe, Goku's capsule is still heading toward Namek.)

Mike: Oh, no! We already know he's in there being beaten up by inanimate objects -- must we actually witness it? Can't we just acknowledge his ability to do sit-ups until the cows come home? Why must we suffer, too?
Crow: Easy, Mike, easy. We have a lot more of these scenes to get through; don't lose it yet!

(Inside, Goku is doing a handstand while balancing one of the barbells on his feet. He slowly bends his elbows to bring his chin to the floor. A large puddle of sweat is underneath his face. He tries to straighten his arms, but his hand slips. He lands hard, then gets hit on the head by the barbell.)

"The man speaks for all of us."

Goku: AIIEEE!

Tom: (again as fifties beat artist) Listen to the man. The man speaks for all of us.

(The capsule continues on its way.)

(On Namek, the chase continues.)

Dodoria: (yelling) Believe me, it's no use! You can run, but there's nowhere you can hide!

(More countryside races by. Gohan and Krillain maneuver through a narrow canyon.)

Crow: I hear if you take off from Boulder City, the Grand Canyon flights are really quite reasonable. Safe, no; but reasonable.

Dodoria: I'm going to get you two squirts, and when I do, I'm going to make sure you pay, and pay dearly!

Mike: Dodoria's last job was in the Sallie Mae student loan division.

Dodoria: (laughing as he gains on the escapees)

(Looking back, Krillain screams as Dodoria releases an energy burst from one hand. He and Gohan split up as they dodge. Krillain ducks under a second burst. Dodoria releases a barrage of energy blasts, forcing the two Earthlings to run a gauntlet. When one blow grazes Krillain, he loses his grip on the child, who plummets.)

Krillain: Oh, no!

(Krillain races to catch the child, but is brought up short. Looking back, he sees Dodoria has grabbed him by the foot.)

Krillain: (gritting his teeth as he swings futilely at Dodoria) Let go of me, you overgrown sweat gland, because if you don't you're going to be in big trouble, 'cause I've had just enough of you! (He finally bends at the waist, head-butting Dodoria, who lets go.) Hang on, I'm coming!

(The Namek child is unconscious and heading for a messy splat with the side of a cliff face, but Gohan swoops out of no-where and grabs him right before impact.)

Tom: (as Gohan) Geez, no wonder you always get picked last for the team. Just stick to the infield, okay?

Krillain: Gohan! Get going! He's closing in! Fast!

(Behind him, Dodoria is beginning to generate one of his mouth-energy bursts. Gohan barely avoids it.)

Dodoria: Curses! How does one capture these rug-rats?

Tom: Why would you want to capture any member of the Pickles family?
Mike: Rug Rats II: The Fugitive. After the mysterious disappearance of Cynthia, Chuckie must go on the run to prove his innocence. Featuring Krillain as Chuckie Finster and Tommy Lee Jones as Grandpa Pickles.
Crow: Dodoria is Reptar!

Gohan: Ahhhh! Don't look now, but he's hot on our heels!

Krillain: Never mind! Just keep looking in front of you, Gohan. If he catches us, we're lunch meat!

Dodoria: (laughs)

Krillain: Man! He's getting too close. Now what do we do?

Tom: (as Krillain) I'm already running away, which is what I do best.

Krillain: I've got an idea! Gohan--you go on without me. I'll stay back and try to hold that spiky-headed simpleton off. Now get going!

Gohan: Right on!

(Gohan peels off. Krillain puts two fingers to his forehead as he continues to fly.)

Crow: Excedrin headache number 19--being chased by an outraged super-powered Tom Arnold.
Mike: He does move faster than an outraged Rosanne, but once she gets hold of you, look out!

(Surprising Dodoria, Krillain flips over and faces him.)

Krillain: All right, big guy, watch the birdie! (He closes his eyes.) Solar flare!

(The screen goes white as Krillain generates a flash of bright light. It catches Dodoria open-eyed. He screams and covers his face.)

Dodoria: My eyes! My eyes! What have you done to my eyes!?

Crow: Instant radial keratotomy! I'll send you the bill...

Krillain: In your face! Nice shooting, sunshine. Hang on, Gohan, I'm coming!

(Gohan, Krillain and the Namek child land and hide in a canyon while Dodoria continues to twist and writhe in mid-air agony.)

Gohan: One question, Krillain. How'd you do that?

Krillain: It's a little something I learned from Tien.

(Dodoria's vision slowly returns to normal. He realizes he's lost the trail.)

Dodoria: I'll get them! If those half-pints think they can outrun me, they've got another think coming!

(Dodoria scans the sides of the canyon, but passes by Gohan's and Krillain's hiding place.)

Krillain: Good news! He flew right past us. And without his scouter, it looks like we'll be safe here. At least for a little while, anyhow. By the way, Gohan, that was some pretty awesome flying back there.

(Gohan is kneeling in front of the child, holding one finger up to his lips for silence.)

Crow: (as Gohan) If we ignor this funny bald guy, maybe he'll go away...

(Gohan brightens up at Krillain's compliment, and turns to grin at him.)

Crow: (as Gohan) Oh, hi! We, uh, didn't see you there!

Gohan: (giggles)

(Dodoria is still looking for his prey.)

Dodoria: So...those tiny toddlers think they can hide from me! (He heads for a spot well above the canyon.)

Gohan: I think you're right. He can't locate us.

(Krillain, however, seems concerned.)

(Over their heads, Dodoria zeroes in on them.)

Dodoria: Ha! Kazoo, kids!

Tom: "Kazoo?"
Mike: I guess it's his favorite wind instrument.
Tom: So he actually is dumber than he looks?

(Laughing, Dodoria unleashes a major energy blast. Krillain screams. The blasts hits the water, vaporizing a large portion. The bed of the lake is briefly seen before more water rushes in.)

Tom: (in surprise) I see now that I've greatly underestimated the power of kazoos.
Crow: The true story behind the Ecstasy cruise!

(Dodoria chuckles.)

Dodoria: Poor little warriors. Now they know what happens when they play with fire! Ah-ha-ha-ha!

(Going down to the lake's surface, Dodoria surveys the damage he's caused, not noticing three specks high in the sky behind him.)

Dodoria: I'm sure Frieza will be pleased to learn the fate of those little ingrates. Speaking of which, I'd better get back to the gang, pronto.

Mike: (as 1930s gangster) Ma Barker hates it when I'm late.

Dodoria: Yep, there's nothing more gratifying than seeing a job right through to the end.

(Powering up, Dodoria streaks away.)

Crow: (as Dodoria) Yep, I'm finished here. I toasted the rug rats. No reason to look up. No reason at all!

(High over head...)

Gohan: Good riddance!

Tom: Hey, that's no way to talk about Orson Welles!

Krillain: Whew! Well, guys...all we have to do now is find Bulma. (He looks at the child) Hey, kid. Do you know how to fly?

Child: Well, uh...yes. (He pulls away from Krillain, hovers uncertainly for a moment, then drifts around.)

Crow: Like, fer sure, who doesn't? Duh!

Child: Oh, and by the way...thanks for saving me.

Krillain: Kid, you don't have to thank me. It was really Gohan who did all the work.

Tom: (as Krillain) I would've let them roast ya, kid.

Gohan: Aw, shucks, Krillain. If it wasn't for you, we'd all be lying in the emergency room right now.

Krillain: (looking abashed) Well, y'know...seeing as it's kind of dangerous out there, you wanna stick with us for a while?

Child: (looks between the two of them uncertainly)

Crow: (as child) My dad said never go off with high-powered Earthlings. Especially bald ones.

Gohan: (laughing) Yeah!

Krillain: We'll take you back to your dad and brother later.

Crow: Um, hello? They're dead! They got killed this very episode!
Tom: Krillain's been hit in the head so much his short term memory is... is, um... I was going to say something...

Child: (nodding, then smiling) Yeah!

(Goku's capsule is still speeding toward Namek.)

Mike: No! Not another look at Goku training! Is there no decency left in the universe!? (The capsule loops around a gray, pockmarked planet.)

Mike: Wait, isn't that the moon? For crying out loud, you mean he hasn't even left the solar system yet? Oh, this is going to hurt...

(Inside, Goku is climbing down a ladder into the kitchen.)

Goku: (humming) Yes! All this training has given me quite the appetite.

Tom: Ah, Goku eating. Yes, that does advance the plot a lot more than Goku training.

(Goku heads toward a refrigerator twice his size and pulls open the door. Looking inside, he seems disappointed.)

Goku: Is that all the food there is?

(The camera pans up several shelves chock-full with meats, fruit juices and frozen dinners.)

Mike: It's snack time at the WWF.

Goku: I guess it'll have to do as an appetizer. (Grabbing an armful, he chuckles)

"Chi-chi's irritation with this guy
is pretty darned understandable."
(Exterior shot as the capsule continues on its way.)

ALL: Bye!
Tom: Oh, wait; we're back.
Crow: That was just the "time passing" cutaway.
Mike: Wake me up when he initiates the "getting the hell out of here" cutaway.

(Back inside, the camera slowly pans across a floor littered with debris. There are empty potato chip bags, banana peels, a fish head and a milk carton.)

Crow: Y'know, there are times when Chi-chi's irritation with this guy is pretty darned understandable.
Tom: Hey, I already wanted to divorce him for leaving puddles of sweat everywhere.
Mike: Yeah, where's Marvin Mitchelson when you really need him?

(Goku is walking toward his bed carrying a bunch of bananas.)

Goku: Mm-mmm. That hits the spot! (Goku jumps on the bed. There's a crashing noise. The entire craft shakes as the bed collapses under him.) I ... guess I shouldn't have had that pound cake...

ALL: Waugh-waugh-waugh-waaaagh!

Announcer: As Goku rockets toward the distant planet Namek, will he make it in time to help his friends battle the evil Frieza and his horrible hgenchmen? Stay tuned for scenes from the next episode of Dragonball Z!

Mike: Oh, good! Time for us to initiate the "getting the hell out of here" cutaway!
'Bots: (cheers)

Announcer: The sinister Vegeta encounters the mighty Dodoria and introduces him to his new special powers -- next time on Dragonball Z!

(FUNimation logo comes up. Credits start rolling as Mike and the 'Bots exit)

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