The hosts then discuss how it might be possible for Rita and Runt to get to Ancient Egypt: Time Travel! Joey introduces his theory that the Warners are actually TIMELORDS! The Water Tower is actually a Tardis (after all, it’s bigger on the inside!).This cartoon parodies Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in the classic film “Cleopatra” but also has references to Tiny Toon Adventures, Wayne’s World, The Three Little Pigs, and more!.What they don’t realize is that they’re in Ancient Egypt! Rita and Runt think they’re in Palm Springs and look for Sonny Bono’s house.Joey also brings up one of his favorite comedy/mysteries “Murder By Death”.The hosts discuss their favorite references and gags and also whether or not the Prince joke went over their heads originally.This cartoon is a parody of mysteries such as Agatha Christie’s, Hercule Poirot and has many cultural references, including the infamous “Finger Prints” gag.They finally end up turning the whole place upside down and eventually get to “the bottom” of things. Yakko plays the part of Hercule Yakko who must find Marita Hippo’s lost diamond.Kelly and Joey first discuss their memories of not just “Masterpiece Theater” (which this segment parodies) but focus on their memories of “Monsterpiece Theater” and “Mousterpiece Theater.” Clips of both shows are also played.Yakko introduces today’s episode, and the “disaster” which is “Animaniacs.”.

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