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|script=[[Brian Trueman]]

|director=[[Chris Randall]]

|imdbref=[~~http~~://www.imdb.com/title/tt0769894 tt0769894]

|imdbref=[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0769894 tt0769894]

|episode=S01E01

|airdate=6 September 1988

|airdate=February 6th 1988 (United States)<br>September 6th 1988 (United Kingdom)

|next_story="[[Vampire Vacation]]"

|next_story="[[Vampire Vacation (episode)|Vampire Vacation]]"

}}

"'''~~No Sax Please, We're Egyptian!~~'''" is the very first episode of [[Count Duckula (series)|Count Duckula]] and was first broadcast on ~~ITV~~ in the UK on September 6th 1988.

"'''{{PAGENAME}}'''" is the very first episode of ''[[Count Duckula (TV series)|Count Duckula]]'' and was first broadcast on February 6th 1988 in the United States and on September 6th 1988 in the United Kingdom.

== Summary ==

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== Background Music Pieces ==

*"Finger of Fear" by Pete Rugolo

* "Finger of Fear" by Pete Rugolo

*"Fog Bound" by Ivor Slaney

* "Fog Bound" by Ivor Slaney

*"Saw Theme" by Wiliam Trytel

* "Saw Theme" by Wiliam Trytel

*"Big Bad Giant" by Paddy Kingsland

* "Big Bad Giant" by Paddy Kingsland

*"Creeps No. 1" by H.M. Farrar

* "Creeps No. 1" by H.M. Farrar

*"Vamp Til Ready" by Wally Asp

* "Vamp Til Ready" by Wally Asp

*"That's Yer Lot" by Wally Asp

* "That's Yer Lot" by Wally Asp

*"Sinister Street No.1" by Peter Franklyn

* "Sinister Street No.1" by Peter Franklyn

*"Games Played in the Dark" by Richard Allen Harvey

* "Games Played in the Dark" by Richard Allen Harvey

*"Hide and Seek" by Richard Allen Harvey~~) Hitch-hiking home.~~

* "Hide and Seek" by Richard Allen Harvey

== Trivia ==

*In the background of the scene where Duckula is playing the Mystic Saxophone, we can see a brief first appearance of the character, [[Dr. Von Goosewing]].

* In the background of the scene where Duckula is playing the Mystic Saxophone, we can see a brief first appearance of the character, [[Dr. Von Goosewing]].

*This episode is included among the extras on the 'Danger Mouse' Season 2 DVD, [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0760111/ 'Close Encounters of the Absurd Kind'].

* This episode is included among the extras on the 'Danger Mouse' Season 2 DVD, [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0760111/ 'Close Encounters of the Absurd Kind'].

*In the flashback about Archduck McGanza, Duckula's ~~Great~~-uncle's ~~Great~~-uncle doesn't have fangs. In "[[The Rest is History]]", the first Count Duckula didn't have fangs until he was bitten by a bat.

* In the flashback about Archduck McGanza, Duckula's great-uncle's great-uncle doesn't have fangs. In "[[The Rest is History]]", the first Count Duckula didn't have fangs until he was bitten by a bat.

*Duckula is said to be the last in a long line of vampire barons, however, the continental title "Count" is equivalent to an earl, outranking both viscounts (vice counts) and barons.

* Duckula is said to be the last in a long line of vampire barons, however, the continental title "Count" is equivalent to an earl, outranking both viscounts (vice counts) and barons.

*The encounter with Hoomite and Yoobee is based on the iconic comedy sketch Who's on First.

* The encounter with Hoomite and Yoobee is based on the iconic comedy sketch Who's on First.

*The video game ''[[Count Duckula - No Sax Please, We're Egyptian!]]'' is based on this episode.

* The video game ''[[Count Duckula - No Sax Please, We're Egyptian!]]'' is based on this episode.

*Recording date: October 4, 1987.

* Recording date: October 4th 1987.

== Quotes ==

*'''Narrator:''' On jagged finger of rock, stands [[Castle Duckula]]. Known only in the nearby village as... Castle Duckula. It is the grim and fearful home of the last in a long line of vampire barons... Count Duckula!

* '''Narrator:''' On jagged finger of rock, stands [[Castle Duckula]]. Known only in the nearby village as... Castle Duckula. It is the grim and fearful home of the last in a long line of vampire barons... Count Duckula!

*'''Ruffles (The Crow Brothers):''' So they've got a lot of valuable paintings, have they? It'll be our best job since the Tower of London!

* '''Ruffles (The Crow Brothers):''' So they've got a lot of valuable paintings, have they? It'll be our best job since the Tower of London!

*'''Igor:''' ~~''[~~referring to the sound The Crow Brothers make when they fall to the ground~~]''~~ That would be Nanny making the pastry, my lord.

* '''Igor:''' (referring to the sound The Crow Brothers make when they fall to the ground) That would be Nanny making the pastry, my lord.

*'''Count Duckula:''' Not ''a nudist'' Nanny, Anubis! It's a statue of Anubis!!

* '''Count Duckula:''' Not ''a nudist'' Nanny, Anubis! It's a statue of Anubis!

*'''[[Dmitri and Sviatislav]]:''' What are they calling a pyramid with windows in it?... A tomb with a view!

* '''[[Dmitri and Sviatislav]]:''' What are they calling a pyramid with windows in it?... A tomb with a view!

*'''Duckula:''' Well Nanny, no one can say you didn't have a lot of openings in life.

* '''Duckula:''' Well Nanny, no one can say you didn't have a lot of openings in life.

*'''[[Hoomite and Yoobee|Hoomite]]:''' I am Hoomite, High Priest of the Sun God Ra! And this is my assistant, Yoobee.

* '''[[Hoomite and Yoobee|Hoomite]]:''' I am Hoomite, High Priest of the Sun God Ra! And this is my assistant, Yoobee.

== Credits ==

*Voices: David Jason, Jack May, Brian Trueman, Jimmy Hibbert

* Voices: David Jason, Jack May, Brian Trueman, Jimmy Hibbert

*Narrator: Barry Clayton

* Narrator: Barry Clayton

*Written by Brian Trueman

* Written by Brian Trueman

*Script Editor: Jimmy Hibbert

* Script Editor: Jimmy Hibbert

*Music: Mike Harding

* Music: Mike Harding

*Vocals: Doreen Edwards, Mike Harding

* Vocals: Doreen Edwards, Mike Harding

*Storyboard: Vincent James

* Storyboard: Vincent James

*Layout: José María Zumel, Ricardo Machuca, Miguel Angel Aisa, Manolo Almela, Juan Antonio Serrano, Miguel Angel Fuertes

* Layout: José María Zumel, Ricardo Machuca, Miguel Angel Aisa, Manolo Almela, Juan Antonio Serrano, Miguel Angel Fuertes

*Design: Chris Randall, Dan Whitworth, Margaret Riley, Paul Salmon, Vincent James, Edmund Williams

* Design: Chris Randall, Dan Whitworth, Margaret Riley, Paul Salmon, Vincent James, Edmund Williams

*Animation: Mariano Rueda, Ignacio Amero, Emilio Luján, Valentín Caín, Julian Tarrago, Edward Sasu, Pedro Molina, Vicente Rodriguez, Amaro Carretero, Juan Antonio Rojo, Luis L. Varela, Bujor Estefanescu, Ezequiel Martín, Chris Doyle, Francisco Tena, Alberto Conejo, Angel Jariego, Julio Diez, Pedro Mohedano, Roberto Marcano, Ventura Rodriguez, Javier Gutierrez, Russell Brookes, Manuel Galiana, Fernando Jariego, Ramon Sanchez, Juan Antonio Serrano, Marivi Rodriguez, Rob Stevenhajen, Valentín Doménech, Carmen Chenza, Paca Moreno, Manuel Doctor, Miguel Angel Fuertez.

* Animation: Mariano Rueda, Ignacio Amero, Emilio Luján, Valentín Caín, Julian Tarrago, Edward Sasu, Pedro Molina, Vicente Rodriguez, Amaro Carretero, Juan Antonio Rojo, Luis L. Varela, Bujor Estefanescu, Ezequiel Martín, Chris Doyle, Francisco Tena, Alberto Conejo, Angel Jariego, Julio Diez, Pedro Mohedano, Roberto Marcano, Ventura Rodriguez, Javier Gutierrez, Russell Brookes, Manuel Galiana, Fernando Jariego, Ramon Sanchez, Juan Antonio Serrano, Marivi Rodriguez, Rob Stevenhajen, Valentín Doménech, Carmen Chenza, Paca Moreno, Manuel Doctor, Miguel Angel Fuertez.

*Backgrounds: Igashi Taruma, Felix Cascajo, Milagros Banares, Miguel Angel

* Backgrounds: Igashi Taruma, Felix Cascajo, Milagros Banares, Miguel Angel

*Supervised by Carlos Alfonso

* Supervised by Carlos Alfonso

*Painting: María Del Mar Fernández, María Fernández, Margarita Pina, Teresa Diego, María José Álvarez, Loli Torres, Paco Villanueva, Angeles Sanz, Julia García, Delia Hernandez, Lourdes Santos, Susana Díez, Ángeles Vacas.

* Painting: María Del Mar Fernández, María Fernández, Margarita Pina, Teresa Diego, María José Álvarez, Loli Torres, Paco Villanueva, Angeles Sanz, Julia García, Delia Hernandez, Lourdes Santos, Susana Díez, Ángeles Vacas.

*Supervised by Paloma Antón

* Supervised by Paloma Antón

*Xerox: Jose Luis Aisa, Andres Palacios

* Xerox: Jose Luis Aisa, Andres Palacios

*Camera: Santiago Gomez, Victorio Gonzalez

* Camera: Santiago Gomez, Victorio Gonzalez

*Special Effects: Carlos Alfonso

* Special Effects: Carlos Alfonso

*Animation Line Test: Eva Moreno

* Animation Line Test: Eva Moreno

*Production Control: Bob Burrows

* Production Control: Bob Burrows

*Film Editor: Patrick Haggerty

* Film Editor: Patrick Haggerty

*Assistant Editor: Bob Ashton

* Assistant Editor: Bob Ashton

*Dubbing Mixer: John Whitworth

* Dubbing Mixer: John Whitworth

*Animation Directors: Carlos Alfonso, Juan R. Pina

* Animation Directors: Carlos Alfonso, Juan R. Pina

*Associate Producer: Chris Randall

* Associate Producer: Chris Randall

*Executive Producer: John Hambley

* Executive Producer: John Hambley

*Produced by Mark Hall, Brian Cosgrove

* Produced by Mark Hall, Brian Cosgrove

*Directed by Chris Randall

* Directed by Chris Randall

== Copyright Gag ==

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== Gallery ==

~~No_Sax_Please~~,~~_We~~'~~re_Egyptian_Title_Card~~.png|Title ~~Card~~

No Sax Please, We're Egyptian Title Card.png|Title card

Mystic Sax 3.jpg|Duckula, Nanny and Igor exploring the pyramid

Mystic Sax 3.jpg|Duckula, Nanny, and Igor exploring the pyramid

The Crow Brothers 1.png|The Crow Brothers spying on Count Duckula's castle

Castle gallery.png|Duckula and Igor observe a portrait of Archduck McGanza at the castle's gallery

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Hoomite and Yoobee.png|Hoomite and Yoobee dancing with Duckula

Mystic Sax 4.png|The Mystic Saxophone

~~</gallery>~~

~~== Watch ==~~

~~<gallery>~~

~~No Sax Please, We're Egyptian! - Count Duckula Cartoon Full Episode - Series 1 Episode 1~~

~~No Sax Please, We're Egyptian! - SPANISH - Count Duckula Series 1 Episode 1~~

</gallery>

[[Category:Episodes]]

[[Category:Series 1]]

[[Category:Series 1 episodes]]

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 |script=[[Brian Trueman]]
 |director=[[Chris Randall]]
-|imdbref=[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0769894 tt0769894]
+|imdbref=[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0769894 tt0769894]
 |episode=S01E01
-|airdate=6 September 1988
+|airdate=February 6th 1988 (United States)<br>September 6th 1988 (United Kingdom)
-|next_story="[[Vampire Vacation]]"
+|next_story="[[Vampire Vacation (episode)|Vampire Vacation]]"
 }}
-"'''No Sax Please, We're Egyptian!'''" is the very first episode of [[Count Duckula (series)|Count Duckula]] and was first broadcast on ITV in the UK on September 6th 1988.
+"'''{{PAGENAME}}'''" is the very first episode of ''[[Count Duckula (TV series)|Count Duckula]]'' and was first broadcast on February 6th 1988 in the United States and on September 6th 1988 in the United Kingdom.
 == Summary ==
@@ Line 29: / Line 29: @@
 == Background Music Pieces ==
-*"Finger of Fear" by Pete Rugolo
+* "Finger of Fear" by Pete Rugolo
-*"Fog Bound" by Ivor Slaney
+* "Fog Bound" by Ivor Slaney
-*"Saw Theme" by Wiliam Trytel
+* "Saw Theme" by Wiliam Trytel
-*"Big Bad Giant" by Paddy Kingsland
+* "Big Bad Giant" by Paddy Kingsland
-*"Creeps No. 1" by H.M. Farrar
+* "Creeps No. 1" by H.M. Farrar
-*"Vamp Til Ready" by Wally Asp
+* "Vamp Til Ready" by Wally Asp
-*"That's Yer Lot" by Wally Asp
+* "That's Yer Lot" by Wally Asp
-*"Sinister Street No.1" by Peter Franklyn
+* "Sinister Street No.1" by Peter Franklyn
-*"Games Played in the Dark" by Richard Allen Harvey
+* "Games Played in the Dark" by Richard Allen Harvey
-*"Hide and Seek" by Richard Allen Harvey) Hitch-hiking home.
+* "Hide and Seek" by Richard Allen Harvey
 == Trivia ==
-*In the background of the scene where Duckula is playing the Mystic Saxophone, we can see a brief first appearance of the character, [[Dr. Von Goosewing]].
+* In the background of the scene where Duckula is playing the Mystic Saxophone, we can see a brief first appearance of the character, [[Dr. Von Goosewing]].
-*This episode is included among the extras on the 'Danger Mouse' Season 2 DVD, [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0760111/ 'Close Encounters of the Absurd Kind'].
+* This episode is included among the extras on the 'Danger Mouse' Season 2 DVD, [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0760111/ 'Close Encounters of the Absurd Kind'].
-*In the flashback about Archduck McGanza, Duckula's Great-uncle's Great-uncle doesn't have fangs. In "[[The Rest is History]]", the first Count Duckula didn't have fangs until he was bitten by a bat.
+* In the flashback about Archduck McGanza, Duckula's great-uncle's great-uncle doesn't have fangs. In "[[The Rest is History]]", the first Count Duckula didn't have fangs until he was bitten by a bat.
-*Duckula is said to be the last in a long line of vampire barons, however, the continental title "Count" is equivalent to an earl, outranking both viscounts (vice counts) and barons.
+* Duckula is said to be the last in a long line of vampire barons, however, the continental title "Count" is equivalent to an earl, outranking both viscounts (vice counts) and barons.
-*The encounter with Hoomite and Yoobee is based on the iconic comedy sketch Who's on First.
+* The encounter with Hoomite and Yoobee is based on the iconic comedy sketch Who's on First.
-*The video game ''[[Count Duckula - No Sax Please, We're Egyptian!]]'' is based on this episode.
+* The video game ''[[Count Duckula - No Sax Please, We're Egyptian!]]'' is based on this episode.
-*Recording date: October 4, 1987.
+* Recording date: October 4th 1987.
 == Quotes ==
-*'''Narrator:''' On jagged finger of rock, stands [[Castle Duckula]]. Known only in the nearby village as... Castle Duckula. It is the grim and fearful home of the last in a long line of vampire barons... Count Duckula!
+* '''Narrator:''' On jagged finger of rock, stands [[Castle Duckula]]. Known only in the nearby village as... Castle Duckula. It is the grim and fearful home of the last in a long line of vampire barons... Count Duckula!
-*'''Ruffles (The Crow Brothers):''' So they've got a lot of valuable paintings, have they? It'll be our best job since the Tower of London!
+* '''Ruffles (The Crow Brothers):''' So they've got a lot of valuable paintings, have they? It'll be our best job since the Tower of London!
-*'''Igor:''' ''[referring to the sound The Crow Brothers make when they fall to the ground]'' That would be Nanny making the pastry, my lord.
+* '''Igor:''' (referring to the sound The Crow Brothers make when they fall to the ground) That would be Nanny making the pastry, my lord.
-*'''Count Duckula:''' Not ''a nudist'' Nanny, Anubis! It's a statue of Anubis!!
+* '''Count Duckula:''' Not ''a nudist'' Nanny, Anubis! It's a statue of Anubis!
-*'''[[Dmitri and Sviatislav]]:''' What are they calling a pyramid with windows in it?... A tomb with a view!
+* '''[[Dmitri and Sviatislav]]:''' What are they calling a pyramid with windows in it?... A tomb with a view!
-*'''Duckula:''' Well Nanny, no one can say you didn't have a lot of openings in life.
+* '''Duckula:''' Well Nanny, no one can say you didn't have a lot of openings in life.
-*'''[[Hoomite and Yoobee|Hoomite]]:''' I am Hoomite, High Priest of the Sun God Ra! And this is my assistant, Yoobee.
+* '''[[Hoomite and Yoobee|Hoomite]]:''' I am Hoomite, High Priest of the Sun God Ra! And this is my assistant, Yoobee.
 == Credits ==
-*Voices: David Jason, Jack May, Brian Trueman, Jimmy Hibbert
+* Voices: David Jason, Jack May, Brian Trueman, Jimmy Hibbert
-*Narrator: Barry Clayton
+* Narrator: Barry Clayton
-*Written by Brian Trueman
+* Written by Brian Trueman
-*Script Editor: Jimmy Hibbert
+* Script Editor: Jimmy Hibbert
-*Music: Mike Harding
+* Music: Mike Harding
-*Vocals: Doreen Edwards, Mike Harding
+* Vocals: Doreen Edwards, Mike Harding
-*Storyboard: Vincent James
+* Storyboard: Vincent James
-*Layout: José María Zumel, Ricardo Machuca, Miguel Angel Aisa, Manolo Almela, Juan Antonio Serrano, Miguel Angel Fuertes
+* Layout: José María Zumel, Ricardo Machuca, Miguel Angel Aisa, Manolo Almela, Juan Antonio Serrano, Miguel Angel Fuertes
-*Design: Chris Randall, Dan Whitworth, Margaret Riley, Paul Salmon, Vincent James, Edmund Williams
+* Design: Chris Randall, Dan Whitworth, Margaret Riley, Paul Salmon, Vincent James, Edmund Williams
-*Animation: Mariano Rueda, Ignacio Amero, Emilio Luján, Valentín Caín, Julian Tarrago, Edward Sasu, Pedro Molina, Vicente Rodriguez, Amaro Carretero, Juan Antonio Rojo, Luis L. Varela, Bujor Estefanescu, Ezequiel Martín, Chris Doyle, Francisco Tena, Alberto Conejo, Angel Jariego, Julio Diez, Pedro Mohedano, Roberto Marcano, Ventura Rodriguez, Javier Gutierrez, Russell Brookes, Manuel Galiana, Fernando Jariego, Ramon Sanchez, Juan Antonio Serrano, Marivi Rodriguez, Rob Stevenhajen, Valentín Doménech, Carmen Chenza, Paca Moreno, Manuel Doctor, Miguel Angel Fuertez.
+* Animation: Mariano Rueda, Ignacio Amero, Emilio Luján, Valentín Caín, Julian Tarrago, Edward Sasu, Pedro Molina, Vicente Rodriguez, Amaro Carretero, Juan Antonio Rojo, Luis L. Varela, Bujor Estefanescu, Ezequiel Martín, Chris Doyle, Francisco Tena, Alberto Conejo, Angel Jariego, Julio Diez, Pedro Mohedano, Roberto Marcano, Ventura Rodriguez, Javier Gutierrez, Russell Brookes, Manuel Galiana, Fernando Jariego, Ramon Sanchez, Juan Antonio Serrano, Marivi Rodriguez, Rob Stevenhajen, Valentín Doménech, Carmen Chenza, Paca Moreno, Manuel Doctor, Miguel Angel Fuertez.
-*Backgrounds: Igashi Taruma, Felix Cascajo, Milagros Banares, Miguel Angel
+* Backgrounds: Igashi Taruma, Felix Cascajo, Milagros Banares, Miguel Angel
-*Supervised by Carlos Alfonso
+* Supervised by Carlos Alfonso
-*Painting: María Del Mar Fernández, María Fernández, Margarita Pina, Teresa Diego, María José Álvarez, Loli Torres, Paco Villanueva, Angeles Sanz, Julia García, Delia Hernandez, Lourdes Santos, Susana Díez, Ángeles Vacas.
+* Painting: María Del Mar Fernández, María Fernández, Margarita Pina, Teresa Diego, María José Álvarez, Loli Torres, Paco Villanueva, Angeles Sanz, Julia García, Delia Hernandez, Lourdes Santos, Susana Díez, Ángeles Vacas.
-*Supervised by Paloma Antón
+* Supervised by Paloma Antón
-*Xerox: Jose Luis Aisa, Andres Palacios
+* Xerox: Jose Luis Aisa, Andres Palacios
-*Camera: Santiago Gomez, Victorio Gonzalez
+* Camera: Santiago Gomez, Victorio Gonzalez
-*Special Effects: Carlos Alfonso
+* Special Effects: Carlos Alfonso
-*Animation Line Test: Eva Moreno
+* Animation Line Test: Eva Moreno
-*Production Control: Bob Burrows
+* Production Control: Bob Burrows
-*Film Editor: Patrick Haggerty
+* Film Editor: Patrick Haggerty
-*Assistant Editor: Bob Ashton
+* Assistant Editor: Bob Ashton
-*Dubbing Mixer: John Whitworth
+* Dubbing Mixer: John Whitworth
-*Animation Directors: Carlos Alfonso, Juan R. Pina
+* Animation Directors: Carlos Alfonso, Juan R. Pina
-*Associate Producer: Chris Randall
+* Associate Producer: Chris Randall
-*Executive Producer: John Hambley
+* Executive Producer: John Hambley
-*Produced by Mark Hall, Brian Cosgrove
+* Produced by Mark Hall, Brian Cosgrove
-*Directed by Chris Randall
+* Directed by Chris Randall
-*© Cosgrove Hall Productions MCMLXXXVII
+* © Cosgrove Hall Productions MCMLXXXVII
 == Copyright Gag ==
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 == Gallery ==
-<gallery>
+<gallery widths="180" captionalign="center" position="center">
-No_Sax_Please,_We're_Egyptian_Title_Card.png|Title Card
+No Sax Please, We're Egyptian Title Card.png|Title card
-Mystic Sax 3.jpg|Duckula, Nanny and Igor exploring the pyramid
+Mystic Sax 3.jpg|Duckula, Nanny, and Igor exploring the pyramid
 The Crow Brothers 1.png|The Crow Brothers spying on Count Duckula's castle
 Castle gallery.png|Duckula and Igor observe a portrait of Archduck McGanza at the castle's gallery
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 Hoomite and Yoobee.png|Hoomite and Yoobee dancing with Duckula
 Mystic Sax 4.png|The Mystic Saxophone
-</gallery>
-== Watch ==
-<gallery>
-No Sax Please, We're Egyptian! - Count Duckula Cartoon Full Episode - Series 1 Episode 1
-No Sax Please, We're Egyptian! - SPANISH - Count Duckula Series 1 Episode 1
 </gallery>
 [[Category:Episodes]]
 [[Category:Series 1]]
+[[Category:Series 1 episodes]]