Bayou Billy guest starred on an episode of the Nintendo-based Saturday
morning cartoon "Captain N: The Game Master". Go
here for more info on Captain N.
The episode is called "HOW'S BAYOU". It first aired on September 16, 1989,
and it was written by Jeffrey Scott. In the episode, Kevin is lured into
Bayouland, one of the many worlds in Videoland, to find his dog, Duke, who
was lured there while chasing a robotic cat. Kevin was really bad at playing
Bayou Billy back on his Earth. (The game looks nothing like our
"The Adventures of Bayou Billy", BTW.) So, Kevin doesn't have the moves to
survive in the swamp world. He meets Bayou Billy and his pet alligator,
Loafer. Billy teaches Kevin how to use a whip and other weapons, rather than
having to rely on his Power Pad and Zapper. So, Kevin is able to rescue his
friends, Princess Lana and Simon Belmont, when they are captured while
searching for Kevin. The episode ends with them having dinner together in
the Bayou. Duke accidentally finds Loafer's nest, and he runs away from a
whole bunch of baby alligators! This is odd, seeing as Loafer was referred
to as a "he" throughout the episode. Oh, well...
The episode is really good, even though it doesn't rely on the game that
much. Also, Billy has blue facial hair. Odd. The episode has two different
versions. Version 1 aired only on September 16, 1989. I have yet to see this
version. I have Version 2, though, taped from reruns on the Family Channel.
The list of known differences between the two versions can be found
here.
The episode has some great music. Here is a partial listing. All of these
are in Version 2. I can't verify if they're in Version 1
or not.
Underground and Fortress music from Super Mario Bros. 2
'Born On The Bayou' by Credance Clearwater Revival (probably not performed
by them)
'Brinstar' music from Metroid
I have yet to check if any of the music from the game is in the episode.
Bayou Billy also made a quick cameo appearance in the episode "HAVING A
BALL" in 1990. It was written by Dennis O' Flaherty. Princess Lana is
throwing a royal ball at the Palace of Power. As the guests arrive, Bayou
Billy and Loafer can be seen briefly getting out of Billy's Blazer! Billy
doesn't speak, but he's clean-shaved!
I'll try to get screen captures from these two episodes soon!