Take Me Up to the Ball Game
Take Me Up to the Ball Game | |
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Screenplay by | Ken Sobol |
Directed by | Ken Stephenson |
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Country of origin | Canada |
Original language | English |
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Production company | Nelvana |
Original release | |
Release | September 18, 1980 |
Related | |
Easter Fever (1980) |
Take Me Up to the Ball Game is a 1980 American-Canadian animated television special that premiered on
Plot
A children's
During the first few innings, the Earth team (no doubt hamstrung by the fact that there are only seven of them) is not doing well against their opponents, and some of the players suggest that they should cheat as well; the team's leader, however, insists that it would be wrong because "cheaters never prosper" (an assertion that provokes laughter from the entire stadium).
The Earth players start anticipating their opponents' tricks and countering them without breaking the rules; the spectators are thrilled by this unexpected turn of events, and the home team actually enjoys having a genuine challenge to face despite the fact that the Earthlings are now winning. Irwin, who had bet heavily against the Earth team, tries to put the odds back in his favor by entering the game himself, but it is no use; the Earthlings win the game.
Voice cast
- Phil Silvers as Irwin
- Anna Bourque as Edna
- Melleny Brown as The Mole (Alex)
- Bobby Dermer as The Beaver (Irwin)
- Don Ferguson as The Commissioner
- Maurice LaMarche as Jake
- Derek McGarth as The Eagle (Leroy)
- Paul Soles as The Announcer
Songs
There are three songs in this special, all sung by Rick Danko of The Band:
- "Hey Kids", in which Irwin is talking the Earth team into playing against the alien team.
- "We'll Find a Way", during which the Earth team is being badly beaten by their opponents.
- "Cheaters Never Prosper", during which the Earth team is making a comeback.
Availability
This special was paired with Easter Fever on the
Paul Edison and his cousins Ray and Roy are seen watching Take Me Up To The Ballgame in the "Twinners" episode of The Edison Twins (which Nelvana also produced).
References
- ISBN 0-8108-2198-2. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ISBN 978-1476665993.
External links
- Take Me Up to the Ball Game at IMDb