Each and every week, your hosts revisit an episode of the series in the order in which they first premiered. They discuss their favorite jokes, gags, and discuss all the cultural references they can find! Each episode is given a "Water Tower Rating" by the hosts. How many water towers will this episode get? This  twentieth episode is perfect for all film buffs! It salutes and/or parodies to "Apocalypse Now" and "The Birds."

"Hearts of Twilight"

• The Warners are sent out by Mr. Plotz to stop the production of a movie that has gone overbudget. The Warners help Mr. Director find an ending to his movie. It's a smash!
• This cartoon is one of the classics of Animaniacs, the hosts discuss their favorite lines and moments.
• The hosts also discuss the connections this cartoon has to "Apocalpse Now" as well as other movies.

"The Boids"

• The Goodfeathers get a job working as "stunt pigeons" for Alfred Hitchcock's latest production. Before you know it, the Goodfeathers are getting hurt and realize quickly that showbiz isn't what it's cracked up to be.
• The episode features some great salutes to Hitchcock's "The Birds" as well as "Psycho." The cartoon also has a quick reference to "The Shining."

Twitter Poll

The announcer joins us from Pankot Palace's Sauna. 

This week's poll asks you which cold opening you like the most! Head to twitter.com/animanicast or search twitter for the hashtag #animanicastpoll to make your voice heard!

Contest!

It's time for another contest! In order to enter, just go to iTunes and leave a positive, five-star review! A winner will be selected soon. Prizes include an assortment of hand prepared Animaniacs vinyl decals. Including the popular "Put a Brain in the Whitehouse" campaign decal.

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