Follow TV Tropes

Following

History Trivia / TheReturnOfTheKing

Go To

OR

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* ChannelHop: ''WesternAnimation/TheHobbit'' aired on Creator/{{NBC}}; this project aired on Creator/{{ABC}} instead.

Added: 157

Removed: 161

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* ActingForTwo: Orson Bean as both Frodo and Bilbo, also the scene where the orc commander argues with the captain of the Rangers both voiced by Don Messick.



* TalkingToHimself: Orson Bean as both Frodo and Bilbo, also the scene where the orc commander argues with the captain of the Rangers both voiced by Don Messick.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Link was not working. Was it this poster?


** According to [[https://i.imgur.com/ja5ZmFB.png this promotional artwork,]] Saruman (depicted on the right, opposed to Gandalf) was going to be featured as an antagonist, but was cut, [[HilariousInHindsight ironically much like in the theatrical version of Peter Jackson’s adaptation.]]

to:

** According to [[https://i.imgur.com/ja5ZmFB.png pinimg.com/736x/3e/4f/7f/3e4f7ff41f358756d79a95ac5916e2ae--frodo-baggins-endurance.jpg this promotional artwork,]] Saruman (depicted on the right, opposed to Gandalf) was going to be featured as an antagonist, but was cut, [[HilariousInHindsight ironically much like in the theatrical version of Peter Jackson’s adaptation.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* CreatorBacklash: In an interview, Director Arthur Rankin Jr. has admitted he doesn't think much of the final product, noting that having to summarize the previous books in addition to the one they adapted was too much for a under two hour film. He notes that in hindsight it might have been better to adapt all three.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** According to [[https://i.redd.it/9gm66hswrll81.png this promotional artwork,]] Saruman (depicted on the right, opposed to Gandalf) was going to be featured as an antagonist, but was cut, [[HilariousInHindsight ironically much like in the theatrical version of Peter Jackson’s adaptation.]]

to:

** According to [[https://i.redd.it/9gm66hswrll81.imgur.com/ja5ZmFB.png this promotional artwork,]] Saruman (depicted on the right, opposed to Gandalf) was going to be featured as an antagonist, but was cut, [[HilariousInHindsight ironically much like in the theatrical version of Peter Jackson’s adaptation.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

** According to [[https://i.redd.it/9gm66hswrll81.png this promotional artwork,]] Saruman (depicted on the right, opposed to Gandalf) was going to be featured as an antagonist, but was cut, [[HilariousInHindsight ironically much like in the theatrical version of Peter Jackson’s adaptation.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* TheOtherDarrin: Due to disagreements during the previous game, Creator/ViggoMortensen is replaced by ChrisEdgerly. For unknown reasons, Creator/OrlandoBloom is replaced by Andrew Chaikin.

to:

* TheOtherDarrin: Due to disagreements during the previous game, Creator/ViggoMortensen is replaced by ChrisEdgerly. For unknown reasons, Creator/OrlandoBloom is replaced by Andrew Chaikin.Chaikin.
----
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* TalkingToHimself: Orson Bean as both Frodo and Bilbo, also the scene where the orc commander argues with the captain of the Rangers both voiced by Don Messick.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* TheOtherDarrin: Paul Frees takes over as Elrond for Cyril Ritchard from Creator/RankinBass' ''WesternAnimation/TheHobbit'', who had passed away shortly after that film was released.

to:

* TheOtherDarrin: Paul Frees takes over as Elrond for Cyril Ritchard from Creator/RankinBass' Creator/RankinBass's ''WesternAnimation/TheHobbit'', who had passed away shortly after that film was released.



** Rankin/Bass never actually planned to adapt ''The Fellowship of the Ring'' and ''The Two Towers'', as they started pre-production work on this soon after ''The Hobbit''. But since Creator/RalphBakshi's [[WesternAnimation/TheLordOfTheRings own film]] stopped at about half of ''The Two Towers'' with an intended Part II never happening, one would wish at least either of them had adapted the entire ''Lord of the Rings'' for completeness' sake. Especially for those who prefer Rankin/Bass over Bakshi, the glimpses of ''Fellowship of the Ring'' stuff in the opening montage credits thus remain tantalizing.

to:

** Rankin/Bass never actually planned to adapt ''The Fellowship of the Ring'' and ''The Two Towers'', as they started pre-production work on this soon after ''The Hobbit''. But since Creator/RalphBakshi's [[WesternAnimation/TheLordOfTheRings own film]] stopped at about half of ''The Two Towers'' with an intended Part II never happening, one would wish at least either of them had adapted the entire ''Lord of the Rings'' for completeness' completeness's sake. Especially for those who prefer Rankin/Bass over Bakshi, the glimpses of ''Fellowship of the Ring'' stuff in the opening montage credits thus remain tantalizing.



* TheOtherDarrin: Due to disagreements during the previous game, Creator/ViggoMortensen is replaced by ChrisEdgerly. For unknown reasons Creator/OrlandoBloom is replaced by Andrew Chaikin.

to:

* TheOtherDarrin: Due to disagreements during the previous game, Creator/ViggoMortensen is replaced by ChrisEdgerly. For unknown reasons reasons, Creator/OrlandoBloom is replaced by Andrew Chaikin.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* TheOtherDarrin: Paul Frees takes over as Elrond for Cyril Ritchard from Creator/{{RankinBass}}' ''WesternAnimation/TheHobbit'', who had passed away shortly after that film was released.

to:

* TheOtherDarrin: Paul Frees takes over as Elrond for Cyril Ritchard from Creator/{{RankinBass}}' Creator/RankinBass' ''WesternAnimation/TheHobbit'', who had passed away shortly after that film was released.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* TheOtherDarrin: Paul Frees takes over as Elrond for Cyril Ritchard from Creator/{{RankinBass}}' ''WesternAnimation/TheHobbit'', who had passed away shortly after that film was released.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** Rankin/Bass never actually planned to adapt ''The Fellowship of the Ring'' and ''The Two Towers'', as they started pre-production work on this soon after ''The Hobbit''. But since Creator/RalphBakshi's [[WesternAnimation/TheLordOfTheRings own film]] stopped at about half of ''The Two Towers'' with an intended Part II never happening, one would wish at least either of them had adapted the entire ''Lord of the Rings'' for at least completeness' sake. Especially for those who prefer Rankin/Bass over Bakshi, the glimpses of ''Fellowship of the Ring'' stuff in the opening montage credits thus remain tantalizing.

to:

** Rankin/Bass never actually planned to adapt ''The Fellowship of the Ring'' and ''The Two Towers'', as they started pre-production work on this soon after ''The Hobbit''. But since Creator/RalphBakshi's [[WesternAnimation/TheLordOfTheRings own film]] stopped at about half of ''The Two Towers'' with an intended Part II never happening, one would wish at least either of them had adapted the entire ''Lord of the Rings'' for at least completeness' sake. Especially for those who prefer Rankin/Bass over Bakshi, the glimpses of ''Fellowship of the Ring'' stuff in the opening montage credits thus remain tantalizing.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* TheOtherDarrin: Due to disagreements during the previous game, Creator/ViggoMortensen is replaced by ChrisEdgerly . For unknown reasons Creator/OrlandoBloom is replaced by Andrew Chaikin.

to:

* TheOtherDarrin: Due to disagreements during the previous game, Creator/ViggoMortensen is replaced by ChrisEdgerly .ChrisEdgerly. For unknown reasons Creator/OrlandoBloom is replaced by Andrew Chaikin.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* TheOtherDarrin: Due to disagreements during the previous game, Creator/ViggoMortensen is replaced by Creator/ChrisEdgerly . For unknown reasons Creator/Orlando bloom is replaced by Andrew Chaikin.

to:

* TheOtherDarrin: Due to disagreements during the previous game, Creator/ViggoMortensen is replaced by Creator/ChrisEdgerly . ChrisEdgerly . For unknown reasons Creator/Orlando bloom Creator/OrlandoBloom is replaced by Andrew Chaikin.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** Rankin/Bass never actually planned to adapt ''The Fellowship of the Ring'' and ''The Two Towers'', as they started pre-production work on this soon after ''The Hobbit''. But since Creator/RalphBakshi's [[WesternAnimation/TheLordOfTheRings own film]] stopped at about half of ''The Two Towers'' with an intended Part II never happening, one would wish at least either of them had adapted the entire ''Lord of the Rings'' for at least completeness' sake. Especially for those who prefer Rankin/Bass over Bakshi, the glimpses of ''Fellowship of the Ring'' stuff in the opening montage credits thus remain tantalizing.

to:

** Rankin/Bass never actually planned to adapt ''The Fellowship of the Ring'' and ''The Two Towers'', as they started pre-production work on this soon after ''The Hobbit''. But since Creator/RalphBakshi's [[WesternAnimation/TheLordOfTheRings own film]] stopped at about half of ''The Two Towers'' with an intended Part II never happening, one would wish at least either of them had adapted the entire ''Lord of the Rings'' for at least completeness' sake. Especially for those who prefer Rankin/Bass over Bakshi, the glimpses of ''Fellowship of the Ring'' stuff in the opening montage credits thus remain tantalizing.tantalizing.
!!The video game
* TheOtherDarrin: Due to disagreements during the previous game, Creator/ViggoMortensen is replaced by Creator/ChrisEdgerly . For unknown reasons Creator/Orlando bloom is replaced by Andrew Chaikin.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** Rankin/Bass never actually planned to adapt ''The Fellowship of the Ring'' and ''The Two Towers'', as they started pre-production work on this soon after ''The Hobbit''. But since the Creator/RalphBakshi [[WesternAnimation/TheLordOfTheRings film]] stopped at about half of ''The Two Towers'' with an intended Part II never happening, one would wish at least either one of them had adapted the entire ''Lord of the Rings''.

to:

** Rankin/Bass never actually planned to adapt ''The Fellowship of the Ring'' and ''The Two Towers'', as they started pre-production work on this soon after ''The Hobbit''. But since the Creator/RalphBakshi Creator/RalphBakshi's [[WesternAnimation/TheLordOfTheRings own film]] stopped at about half of ''The Two Towers'' with an intended Part II never happening, one would wish at least either one of them had adapted the entire ''Lord of the Rings''.Rings'' for at least completeness' sake. Especially for those who prefer Rankin/Bass over Bakshi, the glimpses of ''Fellowship of the Ring'' stuff in the opening montage credits thus remain tantalizing.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* WhatCouldHaveBeen:
** The original working title was ''Frodo: The Hobbit II''.
** It was originally planned as a two-hour feature to air in the fall of 1979, but it was pushed back to May 1980 and the run-time was reduced to one hour and 38 minutes.
** Rankin/Bass never actually planned to adapt ''The Fellowship of the Ring'' and ''The Two Towers'', as they started pre-production work on this soon after ''The Hobbit''. But since the Creator/RalphBakshi [[WesternAnimation/TheLordOfTheRings film]] stopped at about half of ''The Two Towers'' with an intended Part II never happening, one would wish at least either one of them had adapted the entire ''Lord of the Rings''.

Top