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Curse of Shirley / Courage in the Big Stinkin' City

Episode Number: 15    Season Num: 2    First Aired: Tuesday November 7, 2000    Prod Code: n/a
Curse of Shirley:
Shirley, the medium, places a curse on Eustace. The curse is that a raincloud floats over Eustace's head. The more heartless he is, the more extreme the storm gets. The only way to break the curse is for Eustace to show kindness. Courage has to hold a mirror up to Eustace's face, which causes Eustace to have a flashback and sees himself as a little boy in the mirror. He shows kindness by giving the little boy his hat because he is cold. He actually puts it on Courage's head thinking that he is the boy. The curse goes away, but then returns.

Courage in the Big Stinkin' City:
Muriel is slated to perform at New York City. A shady bug named Shwick claims to work for the show and brings them to a room below the stage. The bug sends Courage to pick up a package and if he doesn't, he'd kill Muriel. Courage brings it back, but it's broken. Courage grabs Muriel and runs toward the stage to preform. Shwick chases them onto the stage, where the police spot and arrest him.

Cast and Crew

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Writer: David Cohen
Director: John R. Dilworth
Star: Mary Testa (Shirley the Medium),  Marty Grabstein (Courage),  Thea White (Muriel),  Lionel G. Wilson (Eustace Bagge (1999-2002))
Recurring Role: Paul Schoeffler (Shwick, Just Shwick)
Guest Star: Chiara Zanni (Young Eustace)

Notes

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The policeman who usually works in Nowhere looks the same as the one working for New York City in "Courage in the Big Stinkin' City." (edit)
In "Curse of Shirley" we can see Eustace as a child for the first time. (edit)
Shirley's Curse:
Upon your shiny head a curse
Long as your soul lives in your purse
And with your coins you cannot part
Your skies shall be dark as your heart (edit)
Running Gag: Eustace keeps on saying that there's no such thing as a curse. (edit)
2nd appearance of Shirley. (edit)

Quotes

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Train: Welcome to the nuclear powered computerized train.
(Courage gasps)
Train: Sit back, relax, and HANG ON FOR YOUR LIFE!
Courage: (while jiggling handle) AAAHHHHHH! (edit)
Train Driver: It's the evil package! (edit)
Courage: I just know it's gonna be something bad! (edit)
Shirley: (About Eustace) The stupid one? He is stupid, no? (edit)
Shwick: Name's Shwick. Just Shwick. (edit)

Trivia

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When Eustace is arguing with Shwick he supports briefs instead of boxers. But in most other episodes ("Curse of Shirley," "Invisible Muriel") Eustace wears boxers. (edit)
At one point in "Courage in the Big Stinkin' City," when Courage is shivering on the bus, his paw spot turns completely white for a scene. (edit)
In the segment "Curse of Shirley," the closet door in the living room is gone. (edit)

Allusions

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Episode Title: Courage in the Big Stinkin' City
The title "Courage in the Big Stinkin' City" is a reference to the TV show, Sheep in the Big City. (edit)
Shwick: Just Shwick.
Shwick says his real name is Bushwick, but to just call him Shwick. Bushwick is a city in New York. (edit)
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Curse of Shirley / Courage in the Big Stinkin' City
"Above average"
One of the few very scary episodes, funny, and perfect.
Continue » Posted Apr 13, 2007 11:54 pm PST
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Curse of Shirley / Courage in the Big Stinkin' City
"Well written"
Very good episode.
Continue » Posted Jan 28, 2007 5:03 pm PST
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