. . . rhymes with spit. When the Inspector and Sgt. Dodo go undercover, they enter an establishment named "The S-word Gullet." Sure enough, an S-word sporting a slinky black dress revealing plenty of cleavage soon sidles up to Dodo and smothers his face with promiscuous smooches. This happens just after Dodo has asked the bartender for a banana s-word. Astute viewers will surely infer that this constitutes no mere slip of the sergeant's tongue, but is taken by the bartender at least as a request to spot him a professional gal serving him with a scabbard for his cucumber, zucchini or banana, whatever the shape may be. Shortly after this the other s-word hits the fan.
3 Reviews
An Outstanding Episode Which Takes Us Around The World
ccthemovieman-115 March 2008
This was an excellent "Inspector" cartoon, maybe the best one I've seen so far out of a dozen. It featured fantastic artwork and a fun story as our two guys - Inspector Clouseau and Deux-Deux - literally traverse the globe in search of a secret agent.
That "secret agent" has an important message to tell the Inspector, which could save his life. Each time the latter and his pal go to a city, something happens and they have to rendezvous somewhere else. Finally, they meet in a hut in the jungles of Naiorobi, only to find out the "agent" is a different kind of agent (who is a takeoff on British actor Terry Thomas, an actor who became well-known in the 1960s.)
It's on the DVD "The Pink Panther Classic Cartoon Collection, Vol. 6 - Inspector Cartoons." Note: June Foray did some quick voice-work in here as a Marlene Dietrich-type spy. Unfortunately, she only had one quick scene.
That "secret agent" has an important message to tell the Inspector, which could save his life. Each time the latter and his pal go to a city, something happens and they have to rendezvous somewhere else. Finally, they meet in a hut in the jungles of Naiorobi, only to find out the "agent" is a different kind of agent (who is a takeoff on British actor Terry Thomas, an actor who became well-known in the 1960s.)
It's on the DVD "The Pink Panther Classic Cartoon Collection, Vol. 6 - Inspector Cartoons." Note: June Foray did some quick voice-work in here as a Marlene Dietrich-type spy. Unfortunately, she only had one quick scene.
Around the world in six minutes
TheLittleSongbird12 June 2019
Of the thirty four The Inspector cartoons made between 1965 and 1969, starting with 'The Great De Gaulle Stone Operation' and ending with 'Carte Blanched', 1966's 'Unsafe and Seine' (the eleventh cartoon in the series) agreed is among the best and funniest of them. The premise is not an original one, but the execution is rife with humour, colour and imagination that being hard on it in any shape of form is nigh on impossible.
'Unsafe and Seine', and actually The Inspector cartoons in general, is a fine example of a cartoon that not only holds up amazingly well through adult eyes but it is also even better The humour's funnier and easier to understand and found myself appreciating aspects not noticed before when a child. Have found that a lot watching a lot of childhood favourites and animation recently and it has been a great feeling.
As expected, the animation is great. Fairly simple in terms of drawing but never ugly, while the somewhat abstract backgrounds have nice attention to detail, more so than the Pink Panther cartoons (not a knock at all on the animation of that series), and don't look sparse. But it is the deep and rich colours that stand out in this regard.
Regarding the music, the opening titles are classic, while the music accompanying the action, while not enhancing is not discordant at all with it either. Liked its jazzy slinkiness and it did not sound cheap either.
In terms of humour, it has not gotten stale at all. Find it fresher and cleverer actually, again a great feeling. There is slapstick physical comedy, which is violent but not in a sadistic way, it is never vulgar, sharply timed, well timed and most importantly of all it's funny. Even better is the verbal humour, whether the more ironic moments, the mumblings or The Inspector's frustrations with Deux Deux, appreciated the word-play being subtle yet witty. A few of the gags are still a little corny and not everything surprises, apart from at the end.
What is also great is The Inspector character and the chemistry between him and his partner Deux Deux (also love his character). The Inspector's bumbling brings a great deal of amusement in the more slapstick-driven moments and did like that there was also a subtle irony in much of the comedy. This is beautifully and often hilariously contrasted with that of the more laid back and amusingly confused Deux Deux, one of the few characters in existence to make mumblings funny and not irritating or being over-whiny when complaining. Their interplay is a delight. The commissioner is a lot of fun as well and even more so the Terry Thomas-inspired agent.
For what 'Unsafe and Seine' may lack in originality it more than makes up for it by being so vibrant and entertaining. Pat Harrington Jr voices both The Inspector and Deux Deux and does wonderfully in providing the necessary energy and managing to differentiate the two voices that is important in making the contrast between the two believable.
Summarising, great The Inspector cartoon and one of the series' best. 9/10
'Unsafe and Seine', and actually The Inspector cartoons in general, is a fine example of a cartoon that not only holds up amazingly well through adult eyes but it is also even better The humour's funnier and easier to understand and found myself appreciating aspects not noticed before when a child. Have found that a lot watching a lot of childhood favourites and animation recently and it has been a great feeling.
As expected, the animation is great. Fairly simple in terms of drawing but never ugly, while the somewhat abstract backgrounds have nice attention to detail, more so than the Pink Panther cartoons (not a knock at all on the animation of that series), and don't look sparse. But it is the deep and rich colours that stand out in this regard.
Regarding the music, the opening titles are classic, while the music accompanying the action, while not enhancing is not discordant at all with it either. Liked its jazzy slinkiness and it did not sound cheap either.
In terms of humour, it has not gotten stale at all. Find it fresher and cleverer actually, again a great feeling. There is slapstick physical comedy, which is violent but not in a sadistic way, it is never vulgar, sharply timed, well timed and most importantly of all it's funny. Even better is the verbal humour, whether the more ironic moments, the mumblings or The Inspector's frustrations with Deux Deux, appreciated the word-play being subtle yet witty. A few of the gags are still a little corny and not everything surprises, apart from at the end.
What is also great is The Inspector character and the chemistry between him and his partner Deux Deux (also love his character). The Inspector's bumbling brings a great deal of amusement in the more slapstick-driven moments and did like that there was also a subtle irony in much of the comedy. This is beautifully and often hilariously contrasted with that of the more laid back and amusingly confused Deux Deux, one of the few characters in existence to make mumblings funny and not irritating or being over-whiny when complaining. Their interplay is a delight. The commissioner is a lot of fun as well and even more so the Terry Thomas-inspired agent.
For what 'Unsafe and Seine' may lack in originality it more than makes up for it by being so vibrant and entertaining. Pat Harrington Jr voices both The Inspector and Deux Deux and does wonderfully in providing the necessary energy and managing to differentiate the two voices that is important in making the contrast between the two believable.
Summarising, great The Inspector cartoon and one of the series' best. 9/10
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