| Unsung Hero | |
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| Season: | 1 |
| Episode number: | 8 |
| Directed by: | Robin Budd |
| Written by: | Carolyn Hay |
| Production number: | 108 |
| Air date: | December 3, 2006 |
| Previous episode: | "Poe-Ranoia" |
| Next episode: | "Quadro-Gloomia" |
"Unsung Hero" is the eighth episode of Ruby Gloom. It was released on December 3, 2006 and written by Carolyn Hay, who also developed the show for TV.
Synopsis[]
Frank and Len are trying to find a lead singer for their band's upcoming "Gloomapalooza" concert, without any success. But then, they find out that Misery has a great singing voice. Problem is, she can only sing good when she's asleep. Meanwhile, Skull Boy interviews Poe, who claims to have attended the very first "Gloomapalooza".
Opening Sketch[]
Ruby reads some fan mail.
Closing Sketch[]
We see how Iris, Misery, and Poe count sheep.
Songs[]
Two songs are featured in this episode: "Stop It Right Now" and "Train Wreck". The latter is given a music video during the opening sketch for "Skull in the Family".
Trivia[]
- This episode reveals that neither Ruby nor Iris can sing very well. In "Lucky Me", however, they're still hired by Poe as singers/dancers.
- This episode reveals that Misery can become hyped up on sugar.
- Misery's singing voice was provided by Jeen O'Brien, who also performed the show's theme song.
- At Gloomapalooza, three large birds are standing beside the stage, and an assortment of spooky individuals are in the audience.
- After performing her first song at Gloomapalooza, Misery smiles in her sleep.