The Maddening Sprite of the Stump
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| “The Maddening Spire of the Stump” | |||||||
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| Dave the Barbarian episode | |||||||
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 1 |
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| Production no. | 108 A | ||||||
| Original airdate | January 23, 2004 | ||||||
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The Maddening Sprite of the Stump is the first half of episode #1.08 of the animated television series Dave the Barbarian. It is the pilot episode.
[edit] Plot
Lula gets stuck in a tree stump during Dave's attempt to guard the Enchanted Forest against a giant man-eating muffin. When the royal family is unable to free Lula, a tiny, winged sprite establishes himself as the ruler of Udrogoth.
[edit] Pop culture references
The Legend of King Arthur a magical sword is stuck in a stone, whoever pulled it out would be the rightful ruler of England.
[edit] Awards
This episode won an Annie Award for Storyboarding in an Animated Television Production. It is the only cartoon featuring Dave the Barbarian to win an award. [1]
