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[theme music]

[narrator] Gathered together from the cosmic reaches of the universe

here in this Great Hall of Justice

are the most powerful forces of good ever assembled.

Superman...

...Batman and Robin...

...Wonder Woman...

[dragon roars]

...Aquaman...

...and the Wonder Twins, Zan and Jayna

with their space monkey, Gleek.

Dedicated to truth, justice

and peace for all mankind.

[theme music]

[instrumental music]

[narrator] Within the heart of the bustling city of Metropolis

a sinister crime is about to take place

at the Droid Research Corporation.

Our super android is just about ready

for testing, Professor Reed.

His electro-nerve system is finished.

Start him up, Dr. Charleston.

[instrumental music]

Good evening, gentlemen.

I am Goolia 1 -2-2

servo android.

I am programmed to assist

in all computational

and industrial problems.

It's fantastic, doctor.

Goolia is a complete success.

[male 1] That's excellent, professor.

And now, we'll take him off your hands.

But who are you?

We're members of the Mxyzptlk gang.

And we've come to robot-nap your big friend here.

Not if I can help it.

Goolia stop intruders.

Quick, let him have it with your Tommy, Fazer.

Pew pew pew

[narrator] Meanwhile, at the Hall of Justice...

[gibbering]

Get a load of Super Gleek.

He's flying better than Superman.

[gibbering]

Looks like Gleek's out of control.

I better save him with some Exxor action.

[together] Wonder Twin powers activate.

Shape of a wave!

Over here, Gleek. Land in the water.

Splash

[Zan] Hey, get me out of here!

beep beep beep

It's the TroubAlert.

Super Friends, this is Dr. Charleston at Droid Research.

A couple of robot gangsters are trying to steal

our experimental android.

That's right, Super Friends. Just try and stop us.

[laughs]

Holy computerized criminals, we've got to do something.

Don't worry, Robin, those tin gangsters

are no match for the Man of Steel.

[narrator] Moments later, at the Droid Research Corporation...

Alright, you titanium traitor

we're taking you for a little ride.

[Superman] But not before I take you two for a ride.

Superman!

This electromagnet

will take care of you.

Look out.

It's time we found out just how indestructible you are.

Beep beep beep

[beeping]

Crash

Great Scott!

[Mxyzptlk] Cut! Print!

That was an award-winning performance, Supersap.

Mxyzptlk, I should've known

you'd be behind such a crazy crime.

Not crazy, Superman, creative.

I've decided to make my Hollywood debut as a director.

You might call me the director of doom!

Be seeing you, Superchump.

[chuckles]

What's the matter with you, Superman?

How can you just let him get away

after he's caused us so much damage?

I'm sorry, professor. He's a tricky little imp.

[narrator] Later, at the Hall of Justice...

I'm afraid Mxyzptlk is back again.

Holy interplanetary pranksters!

We're going to be in for a lot of trouble until he's gone.

Who's this Mxyzptlk character?

He's a cosmic joker from the fifth dimensional world of Zrff.

And he gets no greater pleasure than to make a fool out of me.

And with his fifth-dimensional powers

he can do just about anything in this universe.

Jupiters! He sounds unstoppable.

Not quite, Zan. It seems Mxyzptlk has one flaw.

That's right.

If he can be tricked into saying his name backwards

Kltpzyxm, he'll be snapped back into the fifth dimension

for at least 90 days.

But until that happens

we better be on our guard at all times.

Batman, look, something's happening

to the Justice League monitor screen.

beep

click click click

Hello there, Super Freaks.

I, Cecil B. D. Mxyzptlk am here to announce

that I will soon begin shooting

the greatest film epic in the history of the universe.

And you Super Loonies are going to be the stars.

You're wasting your time, Mxyzptlk.

We aren't going to have a thing to do with your film.

That's what you think, Supernerd.

You've got the first scene!

I'll see you in the basement of the Jefferson Department Store.

And don't be late. It's very unprofessional.

Jefferson's Department Store?

Isn't that the one that's about to be demolished?

Yes, Wonder Woman.

But there's no reason to play

into Mxyzptlk's trap.

Besides, he never said when to show up.

It's the TroubAlert.

Super Friends, we've just gotten a report

that someone's illegally entered Jefferson's Department Store.

Our patrol cars are being kept out by a strange force field.

We'll take care of it, chief. The rest of you wait here.

I'll put an end to Mxyzptlk's film before it gets started.

[force field humming]

[narrator] Moments later, at the abandoned department store...

[dramatic music]

Crash

Alright, Mxyzptlk, come on out!

I know he's around here somewhere.

Click click click

Great Scott! The building's caving in.

Crash

It's... breaking apart.

I can't... hold it up.

Crash

I've got to find Mxyzptlk before causes any real damage.

It's only a mannequin.

And it looks like Mxyzptlk left me a script for his movie.

"The Rise and Fall of the Super Friends."

It can't be, according to this script

the department store caves in on Superman

exactly as it did a few moments ago.

And if this next scene is right, I--

It is, Superman.

And you are in terrible danger.

But first, we have a little surprise for you.

I can't break free.

Only Mxyzptlk could create mannequins stronger than I.

That's right, Superman.

And now, there's someone we want you to meet.

Great Krypton! It's a mannequin of Lois Lane.

Yes, and now, it's time for the two of you

to finally be wed, until death do you part.

[laughs]

Oh, no, this Lois mannequin

is wearing a Kryptonite wedding ring.

I... can't... take... anymore.

[Mxyzptlk] Cut!

Bravo, Supertwit. That was marvelous!

You've had all the fun you're going to have, Mxyzptlk.

Not quite, Superstooge.

It's time for some special effects!

Snap

I guess Superman isn't very camera-shy, after all.

And now, it's time for my next exciting scene!

[narrator] Later, at the Hall of Justice...

I sure hope Superman's okay.

It's been quite a while, and he hasn't called in.

I wouldn't worry, Aquaman. I'm sure Superman can--

Batman, look!

What's the matter with you, Super Friends?

Why don't you answer your phone?

It looks like Mxyzptlk is a bit mixed up.

There's no phone ringing.

[phone ringing]

I think he means that phone.

Watch it, Robin, this is probably a trap.

[Mxyzptlk] There's nothing probable about it, Bat Fool.

Of course it's a trap!

[laughing] Hooray for Hollywood.

Hurry, Batman. Try to... get out!

Jupiters! It's got 'em.

[narrator] Miles away, at the Gotham City Library...

[music continues]

Holy bookworms, Batman. What're we doing at the library?

I don't know, Robin, but I have a feeling we'll soon find out.

[rumbling]

Careful, Robin, it's an earthquake.

Batman, help!

Thanks, Batman. That was close.

Hmm. What's this? Great Gotham!

That earthquake and falling bookshelf

are scenes in Mxyzptlk's script.

And if this next scene is right, we may be in big trouble.

[Mxyzptlk] You are Battwerp.

Scene three, take one.

Action!

if you think we're going to act out your script

you're kidding yourself, Mxyzptlk.

I don't like the feeling of this, Batman.

[instrumental continues]

Thud

[roars]

Holy horror stories, Batman, it's Frankenstein.

[growls]

[instrumental music]

Holy movie monsters, Batman

we've got to do something.

[footsteps thudding]

[growls]

The Bat-cable will hold him, Robin.

[roars]

Snap

I think we better radio for help, Batman.

Batman to Hall of Justice, come in.

We copy you, Batman. What's the trouble?

Being attacked by Frankenstein monster.

We're located at the Gotham City...

Frankenstein monster?

[chuckles] Be serious, you Batninny.

Who do you think is gonna believe that?

[laughing] Frankenstein...

It's no good, Robin, I've been cut off.

Holy unhappy endings, Batman, we're finished.

[roars]

[Mxyzptlk] Cut!

That was perfect, Bat Twins.

The two of you should give up the Super Friends

and become super stars!

I don't think so, Mxyzptlk.

But we'd be glad to make you super sorry

for all the trouble you've caused.

I've got something for you first, Batface.

Click

Well, well, Batfink.

It looks like you've been captured on film.

And now, I've got to hurry off to my net shooting location.

[narrator] Later, at the Hall of Justice...

Mxyzptlk cut off Batman's message

before we could find out his location.

We might be able to track them down on the satellite scanner.

[Mxyzptlk] There won't be any need for that, Aquadrip.

Great Neptune!

[as Mxyzptlk's] Besides, you'll be late

for your big screen test.

Jumping meteors! Gleek's talking!

And with Mxyzptlk's voice.

That's right, Wonder Twit.

And unless Aquaman and Wonder Woman

arrive promptly at the city junkyard

I'll be forced to revoke their Scream Actors' Guild card.

[laughing] I'll take it away.

[gibbering]

We've got to do what he says.

It's our only chance to find the others.

[narrator] Within seconds, Aquaman and Wonder Woman

speed off to their rendezvous with certain danger.

Moments later, at the city junkyard...

There's no sign of any trouble, Wonder Woman.

- Just plenty of junk. - Keep your eyes open.

If I know Mxyzptlk, there's a trap around here somewhere.

[engine sputtering]

Vroom vroom

Great Hera! That junked car is headed right for us!

This calls for some quick lasso action.

[tires screech]

Looks like Mxyzptlk is playing

some more of his fifth-dimensional pranks.

And I think he's delivered a copy of his script.

Great Zeus, that wild car scene

is right out of Mxyzptlk's movie.

[Aquaman] And according to this next scene we're about to be attacked

by a ferocious junk monster.

Clank

[roars]

Quick, try to make it back to the Invisible Jet.

Crash

[roars]

[laughs]

[crashing footsteps]

That junk creature's put us in the car crusher.

[metal groans]

There's no way out! We'll be flattened.

[Mxyzptlk] Cut!

That was magnificent! A brilliant performance.

And quite convincing.

Just get us out of here, Mxyzptlk.

And we'll convince you to go back to the fifth dimension.

I didn't hear you, Aquapunk, speak into the microphone.

I said let us out!

Well, that takes care of those two Super Goons.

Now, it's time for some real fun.

[narrator] Moments later, at a sinister haunted mansion...

[suspenseful music]

Holy haunted houses, what're we doing here?

This must be the location for the next scene

in Mxyzptlk's script.

We'll soon find out.

According to this, we go into our dressing rooms

and face incredible dangers.

I don't see any dressing rooms.

Wait, look at that!

It's another trap. This time, we won't fall into it.

What's the matter, lost your nerves...

...Superchicken?

[Mxyzptlk clucking]

We're through playing the fools

in your sinister script, Mxyzptlk.

But you can't stop now.

You know what they say, "The show must go on."

[laughing] Hooray for Hollywood.

[doors open]

We're being sucked in.

I can't...

[wind whooshing]

[laughing] I love it. I really do.

Look, Batman, a trapdoor.

Mxyzptlk must be slipping

if he thinks we'd fall for a trick like that.

[trapdoor opens]

[dramatic music]

Holy deathtraps, Batman.

If we don't think of something fast

that pendulum will cut through the rope

and we'll wind up a couple of lava-covered superheroes.

If I could just reach

the Batmicrocomputer...

Whoosh whoosh whoosh

[computer] Calculations complete, Batman.

Primary analysis indicates trap is an illusion.

Illusion or not, it's too late.

Snap

Quick, Robin, shut your eyes.

[Mxyzptlk] Cut. Print.

A thrilling portrayal, Batjerk.

So good, in fact, I'm going to give you an award.

And your award is going to give you something else.

[snickering]

Great Hera! I'm right in the middle of a hall of mirrors.

There must be hundreds of reflections.

Of course there are, Wonder Woman.

But there's only one of you.

[Wonder Women laughing]

Another mirror. I can't get away from them.

[female 1] Of course not, Wonder Woman.

You can't run away from yourself.

[echoing] You can't run away from yourself.

You can't run away from yourself.

No!

[Mxyzptlk] Cut!

Oh, you were great, Wonder Woman.

And so were your stand-ins.

And speaking of stand-ins

you're standin' in the wrong spot.

[laughing] That was a great pun.

[narrator] Elsewhere, in Mxyzptlk's sinister haunted house...

Great Zeus, how did we get here?

And where are we?

You're at the next set.

Where'd you think?

We're ready to shoot the final scene

in which the Super Friends destroy one another.

And I live happily ever after.

[scats]

[Mxyzptlk chuckles]

Holy warriors' wardrobe.

He changed us into Vikings.

Very clever, Mxyzptlk.

But there's no way you'll make

the Super Friends fight one another.

That's what you think, Superboob.

Scene 25, take one. Action!

I'm being forced to... to act out the script.

"You won't get away from me now, you Batscoundrel."

"You're... You're too strong, Superman."

- "Have mercy on me." - "Never!"

Excellent! One down, and four to go!

"You may have destroyed Batman

but you'll never survive my revenge!"

Clang

Beautiful. Beautiful!

"Now, let's see how well you do against two of us, Superman."

[music continues]

"Please, Superman, spare me!"

"I will spare no one.

You, Wonder Woman, are about to..."

What's the matter with you, Superman?

Read your line, and finish her off!

I can't make out the last word.

You Superdunce! Give me that!

It's simple, the word's Kltpzyxm.

[gasping] No!

You've tricked me into saying my name backwards.

- But how? - It was easy, Mxyzptlk.

Your fifth-dimensional mind control doesn't affect me.

I used my heat-vision to rearrange the ink molecules

on my script, and changed the last word.

I'll be back, Supersmarty.

And I'll get you for this!

[dramatic music]

[narrator] Seconds later, at the Hall of Justice...

Jupiters! What happened?

It seems Superman had the last laugh

and tricked Mxyzptlk right back into the fifth dimension.

Looks like Mxyzptlk is the real Superdunce.

And now we'll have some peace and quiet.

For at least 90 days.

I doubt it, Superman. Look.

[gibbering]

Clap

[theme music]