Space Ghost Coast to Coast is an animated late-night-style talk show, hosted by the animated superhero character Space Ghost, that aired from 1994 to 2008. In a special episode released on March 19, 1996, Space Ghost interviews Jonny Quest, who promotes his new VHS releases from Turner Home Entertainment.
Space Ghost interviews Jonny Quest, who shares a clip advertising the new VHS home video releases of restored original series episodes. The four VHS tapes in the clip are:
The show then breaks for a commercial, which again promotes the Jonny Quest VHS tapes, along with special promotional offers with Green Giant products, Planet Hollywood, Days Inn hotels, and Little Debby. It also notes that the VHS tapes for the classic episodes include a collectible comic book.
Space Ghost: Greetings. I'm Space Ghost. Welcome to the show. Our guest tonight, America's greatest action kid: Mr. Jonny quest. Here's Jonny.
Jonny Quest: Thanks, Space Ghost. It's really neat to be here.
Space Ghost: Jonny, I gotta tell you, you look terrific. It's like you haven't aged a bit.
Jonny Quest: That's because black turtlenecks never go out of style. Besides that, I'm animated, Space Ghost.
Space Ghost: Haha, aren't we all, son.
Zorak: Ugh. Oh, brother.
Space Ghost: Well, what's new, Jonny? Got some big news for us?
Jonny Quest: Funny you should ask. Turner Home Entertainment is releasing some of my most exciting classic episodes on the brand new Cartoon Network line of home videos. I've brought a clip.
Space Ghost: Cool. Can we roll the clip, Moltar? Moltar. Clip. Now. Obey.
Moltar pulls a lever, and the clip begins.
Clip narrator: The action. Excitement. The good guys. The bad guys. The original. The best. Jonny Quest. The classic episodes on four collectible videos. Dr. Zin in the Master of Evil. Race Bannon in An Army of One. Hadji in Mysteries of the East. And Bandit in Adventure's Best Friend. Collect them all now because before you know it, they'll be gone.
The clip ends.
Space Ghost: We are back. Man oh man, that was some exciting stuff. You know, it takes me back to a simpler time when I was just a wee Space Ghost. Now, don't you also have a movie coming out on video, Jonny?
Hadji (clip): Jonny, I have a bad feeling about this.
Clip narrator: When the villainous Dr. Zin unlocks the secret to prehistoric life, he unleashes an evil the world has never seen. The earth needs saving, and the right man for the job -- is a boy. Jonny Quest Versus the Cyber Insects. America's best loved action kid stars in this spectacular full-length feature. Jonny Quest Versus the Cyber Insects, the final classic Quest adventure. Get it now.
Dr. Zin (clip): And be quick about it.
The clip ends.
Space Ghost: Incredible stuff, Jonny. Do you do your own stunts?
Jonny Quest: You bet I do, Space Ghost.
Space Ghost: Impressive. We have to break for a commercial now. Can you stick around?
Jonny Quest: Sure.
Space Ghost: We'll be right back after these messages.
The commercial begins, again advertising the VHS tapes and additional promotional offers.
Commercial narrator: Hurry and collect these digitally restored Jonny Quest classics right now during this special limited time offer. Get a three dollar rebate when you purchase select Green Giant brand products. See details inside every classic Jonny Quest video. You'll also get coupons good for special offers from Days Inn hotels. Check out Planet Hollywood's special classic Jonny Quest dessert and trivia contest giveaways. And look on specially marked Little Debby snacks for great offers on select Cartoon Network merchandise. Plus attached to each classic Jonny Quest video are exclusive classic Jonny Quest comic books every kid will want. Collect all four!
The commercial ends.
Space Ghost: We are back, and we are out of time. Our guest tonight has been Jonny Quest, star of stage, screen, and --
Jonny Quest: Uh, I've never actually done any live stage work, Space Ghost.
Space Ghost: But I'm sure you would be terrific, son. Jonny Quest, everybody! Ten, rested, digitally restored, and ready to go. Bye now. Bye everybody. Bye-bye.
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