Does anyone happen to have an old TV recording of Raiders of the Lost Ark from the 90's or before? It seems that those versions always had Indy say something like, "Did they think I was dumb?" as he's jamming his whip under the truck before getting dragged behind it. I wanted to see if someone could verify what it was exactly that he said, and maybe post the clip if possible.
Raiders of the Lost Ark on TV from the 90's or 80's
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Stoo
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InVader, its funny that you mention it because I've been WANTING TO DISCUSS THIS FOR A LONG TIME in order to add the version to my own collection and (in more recent days) ultimately for Jamie Benning's project.
If anyone here at The Raven has a VHS recording of a late '80s/early '90s TV broadcast, they are most likely a lurker (because the general movie crowd seems to know nothing about it.)
The question is, did Indy say:
"Did they think I was dumb?" / "What, did they think I was dumb?"
OR
"Do they think I'm stupid?" / "What, do they think I'm stupid?"
If anyone here at The Raven has a VHS recording of a late '80s/early '90s TV broadcast, they are most likely a lurker (because the general movie crowd seems to know nothing about it.)
The question is, did Indy say:
"Did they think I was dumb?" / "What, did they think I was dumb?"
OR
"Do they think I'm stupid?" / "What, do they think I'm stupid?"
Rocket Surgeon
Guest
Where is this one coming from? Do we have a source?
Is it memory?
Some more context is needed.
Did you here someone mocking the notion in the room while you watched it?
Do you think it's a reference to the red mark on the chasis indicating the spot to anchor the whip?
Is it memory?
Some more context is needed.
Did you here someone mocking the notion in the room while you watched it?
Do you think it's a reference to the red mark on the chasis indicating the spot to anchor the whip?
Montana Smith
Active member
Rocket Surgeon said:Where is this one coming from? Do we have a source?
Is it memory?
Some more context is needed.
Did you here someone mocking the notion in the room while you watched it?
Do you think it's a reference to the red mark on the chasis indicating the spot to anchor the whip?
You forgot to ask whether there was a history of mental stability in the family.
However, Michael24 remembered when this came up before.
This might turn out to be another one of those wild chicken chases.
Stoo
Well-known member
That's too bad, InVader.InVader said:My parents used to have a copy, but it recently got thrown away to my great dismay.
Unfortunately, I rarely watched "Raiders" on TV in those days because I owned the commercial VHS release. All my old tapes are in storage so if I did record a broadcast back then, I'd still have it.InVader brought it up 3 years ago and someone else supposedly mentioned it in c.2002.Rocket Surgeon said:
See the thread Special Edition Truck Chase posts #151-156. Here is a post from there replying to InVader:
P.S. Montana Smiffy beat me to the punch!Michael24 said:
Montana Smith
Active member
Stoo said:P.S. Montana Smiffy beat me to the punch!
I've been taking lessons from the thread master!
I wish I could add something constructive, but there's no way I could remember whether that line was ever on TV. What I can say is that Googling the lines accompanied by "Raiders" doesn't bring up anything useful.
The Drifter
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Hmmmm, I wonder if this line was in all of the television versions back then or if it was only in airings on certain stations?
Stoo
Well-known member
Who dat?Montana Smith said:
Keep in mind, Smiff, just because one hasn't seen/heard something doesn't mean it never existed.Montana Smith said:You forgot to ask whether there was a history of mental stability in the family.
This might turn out to be another one of those wild chicken chases.
It's possible that this was a version only shown on certain stations. As an example: In the '80s, a local TV station in Montreal would air a version of "Excalibur" (also from 1981) which had extra, additional dialogue that was not in the theatrical release nor on the VHS release. (At least I managed to record that!) I can recall watching "Excalibur" on an American TV network (either ABC, NBC or CBS) and the extra bits were not there.The Drifter said:
Stoo said:
What was the bit on Excalibur? I've never seen the movie before, but I believe we've still got a copy of that from the 80's. I'll check to see if it has the added dialogue. If you can tell me what it is, than I can help verify if it might've been a time period addition or network addition.
Henry W Jones
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Star Wars Attack of the Clones was missing a line in the theater opening day and I was thrown off hearing it on the dvds.
Rocket Surgeon
Guest
While the concept of the egg is strange, and the explanation is not all that intuitive...I can't imagine a reason for the line at all.emtiem said:
Indy has ZERO dialog in the truck chase...he's a veritable Lego character "speaking" in grunts and groans.
paraiderfan
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TV recordings of Raiders
Hi Guys,
I have several recordings of Raiders from a few TV stations. I have just recently acquired, thanks to another Indy fan, a copy of the first airing on ABC, and I believe one from the Sci Fi channel and another copy I believe from another station, but not sure if it's USA or not. Now the one copy I have I am sure the audio is slightly different when Indy drops the pole into the map room, and when he goes flying through the windshield in the chase scene. The audio is definately different when the pole hits the ground and the breaking of the windshield. I can go through and check to see if he says anything when he is under the truck. I don't remember hearing anything, but it has been a while since I've watched the clips. I wll pop them into the DVD player and see if I can hear anything.
Hi Guys,
I have several recordings of Raiders from a few TV stations. I have just recently acquired, thanks to another Indy fan, a copy of the first airing on ABC, and I believe one from the Sci Fi channel and another copy I believe from another station, but not sure if it's USA or not. Now the one copy I have I am sure the audio is slightly different when Indy drops the pole into the map room, and when he goes flying through the windshield in the chase scene. The audio is definately different when the pole hits the ground and the breaking of the windshield. I can go through and check to see if he says anything when he is under the truck. I don't remember hearing anything, but it has been a while since I've watched the clips. I wll pop them into the DVD player and see if I can hear anything.
paraiderfan
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Raiders on TV "Do they think I'm dumb?"
OK-here is your answer. I just popped in a copy of Raiders that I recorded on Fox from the 90's I believe. And sure enough, you guys are right. When Indy is under the truck and locking his whip to it, he says, "Do they think I'm dumb?" Very clear. You guys are good. I never caught that.
OK-here is your answer. I just popped in a copy of Raiders that I recorded on Fox from the 90's I believe. And sure enough, you guys are right. When Indy is under the truck and locking his whip to it, he says, "Do they think I'm dumb?" Very clear. You guys are good. I never caught that.
Henry W Jones
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paraiderfan said:
That's an interesting tid-bit. But I do agree with emtiem and Rocket Surgeon that it isn't very fitting for the scene. Very strange. Thanks for finding that paraiderfan. Can you post a clip?
paraiderfan
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Sound clip
I can work on it tomorrow if that is OK with everyone. Now I can edit the clip for it, but to be honest, I'm not sure how to post it. Little help everyone.
I can work on it tomorrow if that is OK with everyone. Now I can edit the clip for it, but to be honest, I'm not sure how to post it. Little help everyone.