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== Background Music Pieces ==
== Background Music Pieces ==
*"Sitting Sad and Blue" by Stefan Grossman
* "Sitting Sad and Blue" by Stefan Grossman
*"Unknown Waltz" by Walter Warren
* "Unknown Waltz" by Walter Warren
*"Overdrive" by Christopher Blackwell
* "Overdrive" by Christopher Blackwell
*"Vamp Till Ready" by Wally Asp
* "Vamp Till Ready" by Wally Asp
*"Marseillaise" by Alfred Kluten
* "Marseillaise" by Alfred Kluten
*"On Tip Toes (b)" by Dick Walter
* "On Tip Toes (b)" by Dick Walter
*"Scream and Scream Again" by Tim Souster
* "Scream and Scream Again" by Tim Souster
*"Playout" by Oliver Armstrong
* "Playout" by Oliver Armstrong
*"Drama Link No. 3" by Peter Knight
* "Drama Link No. 3" by Peter Knight


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
*This episode marks the only appearance of Dr. Fazakerley Tyme in the series.
* This episode marks the only appearance of Dr. Fazakerley Tyme in the series.
*It is revealed that Duckula doesn't likes cucumbers, onions and garlic. Garlic is the last vegetable Duckula would ever eat because garlic is known to kill vampires.
* It is revealed that Duckula doesn't likes cucumbers, onions and garlic. Garlic is the last vegetable Duckula would ever eat because garlic is known to kill vampires.
*The French Revolution was a revolution in France from 1789 to 1799. It led to the end of the monarchy, and many wars.
* The French Revolution was a revolution in France from 1789 to 1799. It led to the end of the monarchy, and many wars.
*The concept of time travel by using a vehicle that allows an operator to travel purposely and selectively forwards or backwards in time was popularised by the H. G. Wells' science fiction novella, ''The Time Machine'', first published in 1895.
* The concept of time travel by using a vehicle that allows an operator to travel purposely and selectively forwards or backwards in time was popularised by the H. G. Wells' science fiction novella, ''The Time Machine'', first published in 1895.
*Dr. Fazakerley Tyme's surname is a pun on the word "time".
* Dr. Fazakerley Tyme's surname is a pun on the word "time".
*The sound of the rollercoaster braking was often used in the first three series of [[w:c:ttte:Britt Allcroft|Britt Allcroft]]'s children's programme ''[[w:c:ttte:Thomas & Friends|Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends]]'' (now ''Thomas & Friends'').
* The sound of the rollercoaster braking was often used in the first three series of [[w:c:ttte:Britt Allcroft|Britt Allcroft]]'s children's programme ''[[w:c:ttte:Thomas & Friends|Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends]]'' (now ''Thomas & Friends'').
*This episode's title is based on the Bob Dylan song "Subterranean Homesick Blues".
* This episode's title is based on the Bob Dylan song "Subterranean Homesick Blues".
*Recording date: October 25th 1987.
* Recording date: October 25th 1987.


== Quotes ==
== Quotes ==
*'''Narrator:''' Once more, we take you to the hostile peaks of Transylvania. Once more, we bring you to visit the despicable denizens of that ghastly castle! Once more... oh! They're all out!
* '''Narrator:''' Once more, we take you to the hostile peaks of Transylvania. Once more, we bring you to visit the despicable denizens of that ghastly castle! Once more... oh! They're all out!
*'''Count Duckula:''' (after the "maiden" the original vampire had bitten turns out to be a dinosaur) Wow-wowee-wow! Now ''that's'' what I call a healthy sized maiden!
* '''Count Duckula:''' (after the "maiden" the original vampire had bitten turns out to be a dinosaur) Wow-wowee-wow! Now ''that's'' what I call a healthy sized maiden!
*'''Dr. Fazakerley Tyme:''' (when starting the rollercoaster) Good afternoon, ladies and gentleman, this is you super-captain speaking; welcome to rollercoaster number one for our little trip. Our cruising altitude is a mystery to me, our speed will be quite fast, and our destination is none of your business!
* '''Dr. Fazakerley Tyme:''' (when starting the rollercoaster) Good afternoon, ladies and gentleman, this is you super-captain speaking; welcome to rollercoaster number one for our little trip. Our cruising altitude is a mystery to me, our speed will be quite fast, and our destination is none of your business!
*'''Count Duckula:''' (responding to Tyme's claim that two turnips have just landed on Venus) Coo, just think, a turnip on Venus. Well that's a small step for a vegetable, but a giant leap for an Irish stew.
* '''Count Duckula:''' (responding to Tyme's claim that two turnips have just landed on Venus) Coo, just think, a turnip on Venus. Well that's a small step for a vegetable, but a giant leap for an Irish stew.
*'''Count Duckula:''' (after Nanny and Igor run off) I'm employing a couple of philistines.
* '''Count Duckula:''' (after Nanny and Igor run off) I'm employing a couple of philistines.
*'''Igor:''' Phyllis Stein? Isn't that Gertrude's sister?
* '''Igor:''' Phyllis Stein? Isn't that Gertrude's sister?
*'''Narrator:''' So once again we say goodbye to the feathered prince of evil wherever he may be. Goodnight out there, ''whenever'' you are.
* '''Narrator:''' So once again we say goodbye to the feathered prince of evil wherever he may be. Goodnight out there, ''whenever'' you are.


== Credits ==
== 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 Peter Richard Reeves
* Written by Peter Richard Reeves
*Additional Dialogue: Chris Randall
* Additional Dialogue: Chris Randall
*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: Zyggy Markiewicz
* Film Editor: Zyggy Markiewicz
*Assistant Editors: Lincoln Anderson, Bob Ashton
* Assistant Editors: Lincoln Anderson, Bob Ashton
*Dubbing Mixer: Ted Spooner
* Dubbing Mixer: Ted Spooner
*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


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