TODAY ON POWER RANGERS... Austin St. John finally finds a permanet "home" and ends up in one of ours members' class. Meanwhile, Lord Zedd decides to make a battle between the Rangers and claim ownership to the show. The Rangers must group together for a new activity in Fun and Games, but Jason David Frank does not join in the fun, as he is out standing in a spotlight. And, what happens when Max gets put under a spell? Find out next on the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Newsletter! WHAT DO WE HAVE TODAY? I. Today On Power Rangers II. What Do We Have Today? III. The Online Welcome Mat IV. Ask Max (Including "Teal With Evil Part I") V. Nobody's Purfict Guide VI. You Can Quote Me On That VII. Trivia Pursuit VIII. Scoreboard IX. Fun and Games X. Did you know...? XI. The Swimming Poll XII. [funny name here] Joke Column XIII. The Grand Prize XIV. Quiz Show XV. Standing In The Spotlight XVI. Nice To Meet You XVII. Help, I need somebody! XVIII. Ownership of MMPR XVV. Meeting With Austin XVV. Missing: MMPR Episode (And, spoliers) XVVI. Happy Birthday, Baby! XVVII. That's All Folks! THE ONLINE WELCOME MAT Welcome to Randipr, iamnyc@ix.netcom.com, and sgraeff@ns.net. ASK MAX Q What was that "MMPR Sucks" message about? A It wasn't really to you guys. I only sent it to you guys to know that the newsletter was ending...which it still might be. Guys--I can't tell you what happened but I can say that I was teal with evil when I said it. It wasn't to you--it was more to someone else. Anyway...it's over now and I hope that none of you take it the wrong way. But, as far as the newsletters go, I'm not sure that there will be a lot more...BTW, I did not mean to offend any of you when I said MMPR sucks. Guys...it's me-- MAX. When I say MMPR sucks and mean it is the day that Dex's voice changes. Q Why didn't the season premiere recap the movie? A It didn't recap the movie because it wasn't the season premiere. "A Friend In Need" was the Masked Rider saga--it was kind of a promotion for Masked Rider. "The Return of Rito" is the season premiere. Q What happened to the Rad Bug? --Lunette339 A The Rad Bug died. Someone stepped on it and squished it. Q What color are Skull's eyes? --Lunette339 A The same color as Jason Narvy's. NOBODY'S PURFICT GUIDE The NP poll will be "preempted" for awhile because of so many but I still need your Nobody's Purfict for the guide. After that, the poll will continue. YOU CAN QUOTE ME ON THAT The first quote was "Some of us dance our buns off and still have nothin' goin' on." It was said by Jason in "Peace, Love, and Woe". Marge kissed Billy on the cheek at a table while Jason and Zack are trying to pick up girls and aren't having any luck. Aw...poor babies! [Hoshiko] then MooTant, KibaRanger and the Herndons. The second quote was "You don't have to tell me twice" and I noted that it wasn't Aisha from "A Friend In Need Part I". It was actually Maria from "Big Sisters" (Or, in April's words, "That little brat in the Chunky Chicken episode) Rita had almost killed Maria (Rita has SOME good points) but Megazord saved her and put her on the ground and told her to run to the Radbug so that she would be safe. She says in her squeaky little voice, "You don't have to tell me twice!" Hoshiko466 was the only one to get this right. Of course, no one got "Spaghetti and meatballs." If it were easy, it would not be worth 10 points. Today's quotes are: QUOTE 1- "Human chain!" QUOTE 2- "Watch the do." QUOTE 10- "Spaghetti and meatballs." TRIVIAL PURSUIT Well, last week's trivia was "What episode did Trini's nightmare come from in "Crystal of Nightmares"? I asked because I didn't know the answer. And, if anyone had read "HELP, I NEED SOMEBODY!" in the last issue they would have read this: "BTW, you can use your tapes for the trivia question." I wanted to see who actually read the newsletter. Well, I still don't know the answer because it just shows the Rangers in silly string with Goldar shooting lightning bolts out of his sword at them. My guess is "A Star Is Born" but it was at the beach and it had Scorpina. Or, "Switching Places" which had silly string but I don't remember that scene. Sbolton used her tapes so she gets full credit. SCOREBOARD br550: 1 point c.mikoluff@genie.geis.com: 3 points Herndons: 1 point Hoshiko466: 4 point KibaRanger: 7 points Mesia13: 5 points MooTant: 4 points sbolton@nbnet.nb.ca: 7 points FUN AND GAMES Last week's fun and game was VERY hard...anyway, here's the answer: AISHA AND KIMBERLY ARE OUT. Aisha and Kimberly lose their powers. I mentioned "she" and that means either Kimberly, Aisha, or Katherine. Next, I mentioned Kimberly so it wasn't her. And, later on, a female Ranger who was new to the battle lost her power and then Katherine is seen in the battle...so it couldn't be her. So, it had to be Katherine through process of eliminiation. KATHERINE IS BACK. Kimberly frankly lost her power, but gave it to Billy. KIMBERLY IS OUT. BILLY IS BACK. Adam and Aisha switch powers. Adam loses Aisha's powers and AISHA IS OUT. Katherine and Rocky team up. They both lose their powers, but one is recharged...It is ROCKY because Katherine gets her powers back later on and she couldn't get her powers if she already had them. KATHERINE regains her powers. Even though it says "the first Ranger to lose her power" and both Billy and Katherine lost their powers...it said HER _AND_ Billy wasn't powerless. That leaves: KIMBERLY OUT AISHA OUT Remaining are: TOMMY, BILLY, KATHERINE, ADAM, ROCKY. This was so hard that I gave everybody who tried a point (Mesia13, br550, Patri56297, Herndons). My brain wasn't working so I made an impossible one to figure out. (I WANT A BURGER AND FRIES!!!!) Today's game was supposed to be the "fun" one but I need more time for that one. So, another basic and hopefully the fun game next. I got this from my math book (and, changed the names) so it is not true (They all know each other and aren't cousins...): Tommy, Kimberly, Aisha and Adam are students at Angel Grove High School. Each takes part in one extracirricular activity. One plays the tuba in the school orchestra, one has the leading role in the school play, one is on the cycling team, and one is a cheerleader. Tommy and Aisha were in the audience when the orchestra gave its concert. Adam and Kimberly tried out for the cycling team but did not make it. Tommy is the cheerleader's best friend, but he does not know the cyclist. Adam and the cheerleader are cousins. Which student participates in which activity? --BTW, I had to find this out in order to have the answer and it was EASY and it worked out right (Some of the people kept an activity they REALLY do) DID YOU KNOW.... ...how Mark got his screen name, that little symbol, and why he got AOL? If you want to know, check out the exciting show Ghostwriter (It's on PBS...it's about kid detectives) on Thursday (the 14th) to Tuesday (the 18th). This is a REALLY cool case about a kid who uses the school computers to write weird messages and do pranks. The detectives have to go online to find out who belongs to the screen name Max Mouse. It's on PBS (You should know which channel that is by now) and it's usually on at about 4:00-5:30 (depends on where you live) Like all the cases, it has four parts to it and it's called "Who Is Max Mouse?" DON'T MISS IT! Everyone asks me if I watch Ghostwriter because this was a very popular episode! EVERYONE likes it! So, WATCH IT!!!! --Isla Fisher starred in a show that was filmed in Australia called "Paradise Beach", from 1993 to 1994. The two stars of the show were: Isla, of course, and GABRIELLE FITZPATRICK, who played Dulcea in MMPRTM. Wonder if she recommended her. Thanks to Ellen (br550) for informing me on this. --Keri Russell, who used to be on the Mickey Mouse Club, was an extra on MMPR for a while, and she will be starring in a new show produced by Spelling Productions, the people who produce Beverly Hills, 90210. The show will also star Kerri's real life boyfriend, Tony Lucca, who was also on the Mickey Mouse Club. It has been rumored that her salary will be over 100,000 dollars weekly, and she only accepted the part if Tony was able to play her boyfriend on the show. --Rita's palace says "BandraPalace" on the outside. --The American MMPR helmets have clips on the side but the Japanese don't. Thanks to KibaRanger for the last two and Janet Jackson for the second one. THE SWIMMING POLL Here is an update on the polls... POLL 1- FAVE RANGER [From greatest # of points to lowest # of points.] Who is your favorite Ranger? 1. PINK RANGER - 12 points 2. BLUE RANGER and WHITE RANGER- 6 points 3. RED RANGER- 5 points 4. GREEN RANGER- 4 points 6. YELLOW RANGER and BLACK RANGER- 2 points FAVE NON-RANGERS: Who is your favorite non-Ranger? 1. BULK & SKULL-15 points 2. JASON/TRINI/ZACK: 3 points 3. ZORDON- 2 points 4. ALPHA 5, DRAGONZORD, ERNIE, FINSTER, FROG ZORD, GOLDAR, LORD ZEDD, RICHIE/CURTIS, RITA, SABA, WHITE TIGERZORD, SABER-TOOTHED TIGER ZORD and TOR- 1 point POLL 2: WEIRDEST MERCHANDISE With Saban Entertainment getting all this cash, they have been making a lot of weird products? What do you think is the weirdest? Trini and Kimberly Dolls, The Gummy Rangers, Mac n Cheese, ALL OF IT, the Swiss Army Pencil Box, Parachuting Ranger, The Punching Bags, The McDonald zords, the MMPR fruit snacks, Mr. Caplan POG., Micro-Morphin Mini Playsets, Zordon Spin Fighter, Ranger Fruit Drinks and Granola Bars, Popcorn, 3' tall Ranger figures, MMPR oatmeal w/marshmallow lightning bolts, Rita Repulsa Nighlight, bathroom sets, Power Ranger nightlight, Red Ranger's motorcycle bedside lamp, MMPR talking bank, Power Ranger rings, paint set, 7-UP can, MMPR chicklets, Red Ranger Electric Toothbrush, The Pink Ranger makeup and lip gloss kit, White Ranger Blade blaster, MMPR fruit drinks, and... "I took a trip to TOYS R US and found some weeeiiirrd stuff. I got the fruit drinks there and they taste "Very strange"... I also saw Girls Deluxe Fitness Set. It was a little pink karate outfit for little girls and it had a MMPR logo on it. The outfit was so small I thought it was just for Barbie dolls at first... Frankly, it had nothing to do with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers except that it looked kinda like a female ninja's suit." -Mm__) Know what? I think the weirdest merchandise is the coolest. If anyone can get me some of this stuff, tell me!!! POLL 3- NOBODY'S PURFICT! If you're a new member, you've missed a lot of dumb mistakes. Because of old footage, MMPR goofs a lot on the script and stuff. Anything you noticed? I have just received A LOT of Nobody's Purfict. I'm going to run out if I use them all in one issue. I've written a guide called "Nobody's Purfict". It will be out soon so people can watch their fave episodes and look for mistakes. My goal is to get a mistake for ALMOST every episode. So, watch those tapes and tell me what you find out. ;-) POLL 4-FAVE MONSTER (In ABC Order) Which monster do you love? [Aw--Gnarly Gnome is losing!!!] 1. EVIL GREEN RANGER- 5 points 2. EVIL ALPHA, GNARLY GNOME, and SCORPINA- 2 points 3 BEAMCASTER, CHUNKY CHICKEN, EVIL BILLY, FANG, IVAN OOZE, MADAME WOE, MONDO THE MAGICIAN, MORDANT, NIMROD, OCTOPHANTOM, PUDGY PIG, PURSEHEAD, ROBOGOAT, SCORPINA, SERPENTERA, SNOWMAN. POLL 5-L.O.L. What do you think is the funniest MMPR episode? 1. THE WEDDING PART I/II- 5 points 2. WILD WEST RANGERS- 4 points 3. BEST MAN FOR THE JOB and ROCKY JUST WANTS TO HAVE FUN- 3 points 4. SWITCHING PLACES- 2 points 5. BLUE RANGER GONE BAD, DIFFERENT DRUM, FOUL PLAY IN THE SKY, MIGHTY MORPHIN MUTANTS, POWER RANGER PUNKS, RETURN OF THE GREEN RANGER, SOMETHING FISHY, STORYBOOK RANGERS- 1 point POLL 6-MUSIC BOX What is your fave song from Ron's album? FAVE MIGHTY RAW SONG: 1. WE NEED A HERO- 9 points 2. FIGHT- 7 points 3. ALL OF THEM!- 3 points 4. 5-4-1 and GO GO POWER RANGERS- 2 points 5. GO GREEN RANGER GO and I WILL WIN- 1 point FAVE SOUNDTRACK SONG (In Order of Track): What is your fave song from the MMPRTM soundtrack: 1. KUNG FU' DANCIN'- 6 points 2. AYEYAIYAI (Alpha's Song) and CROSS MY LINE- 5 points 2. ARE YOU READY?, and DREAMS- 4 points 3. GO GO POWER RANGERS and SENSURROUND- 3 points 4. HIGHER GROUND and TROUBLE- 2 points 5. THE POWER, ALL OF THEM!- 1 point POLL 7-REPEAT SEASON If you could only see one episode you haven't seen, which would it be? And, if you have seen every episode, which do you wish would air again? 1. SWITCHING PLACES - 5 points 2. DAY OF THE DUMPSTER, DIFFERENT DRUM, HIGH FIVE, POWER RANGER PUNKS - 1 point Guys, "Switching Places" wasn't THAT good. That's the one EVERYONE wants to see. Actually, Billy was just a nerd and Kim was just a valley girl back then (8th episode). They had no more character than that (Like, no head bob and no heart of gold). And, the Billy/Kimberly act didn't go on as long as it could have. Of course, it was a good episode but it was too early to have a Kimberly Hart and a Billy Reeves (or whatever). Just want you guys to know you're not missing TOO much. ;-) THE [funny name here] JOKE COLUMN by Dave Bryan From the home office in Angel Grove, CA, The Top Ten things you will never hear on the Power Rangers. Heeeeeeeeeere we go... 10. "Rangers, the unthinkable has happened. Zedd has attacked New York instead of Angel Grove." 9. "Will you *please* stop saying 'now'!" 8. "Tommy, for the last time, I don't want to 'see it morph!'" 7. "Uh oh, a monster with a real weapon." 6. "You don't have to worry about Zedd anymore. I used all this technology to nuke him to Timbuktu." 5. "Dammit, Zordon, if we have all these powers, how come I still don't get any chicks?" 4. "Hey guys, want to have the Zords 'accidentally' fall on the school so we can have an early summer vacation?" 3. "We don't *want* to fight!" 2. "This juice bar really sucks. Let's go to Tommy's house and have Twinkies." And the number one thing you will never hear on the Power Rangers... 1. "Screw Zedd, let's get Alpha!" THE GRAND PRIZE Here is Mousy99's attempt of a MMPRNL theme song: To the tune of "The Simpsons": "The Raaaangerrrrrs!" QUIZ SHOW I don't know if there will be a quiz show anymore but...I'll see what I can do. (I'm hungry--I want a burger!) STANDING IN THE SPOTLIGHT Jason Frank, 20, was born in Covina, California and became interested in martial arts at the age of four. Jason is certified Fourth Degree Black Belt and is an expert in all seven major styles of martial arts since the age of 12 and continues to teach, time permitting. Jason's Faves... Fave food: Mexican Hobbies: Scuba diving, marital arts Words to live by: "Don't do drugs" and "Dreams can come true." Favorite bands: Front Side, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers In MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS (TM): THE MOVIE, through the training of "Ninjetti", Jason's character, Tommy, assumes the spirit of the Falcon, winged lord of the sky. Jason on the new movie: "When people seethe movie, they're going to be in for a big surprise. It's much bigger than the TV show, and there are a lot of cool, new elements." Jason on his personal role models: "Bruce Lee is one of my early real-life heroes. On the fiction side, I really enjoyed the comic book heroes, the X-Men." Jason on being a rold model: "I don't feel much pressure being a role model because I enjoy talking to kids about the positive values we depict on the show and in the movie." Jason on the future: "In addition to more Power Ranger movies, I hope to act in other big action films. Maybe I'll be the next Bruce Lee. I'd also like to cross over and do other kinds of films." NICE TO MEET YOU SCREEN NAME: Aharhel REAL NAME: Stephanie Jane Herndon BIRTHDATE: 10-27-77 CURRENT RESIDENCE: Corbett, OR FAVE EPISODE(S): "Missing Green" and "On Fins and Needles" FAVE QUOTE(S): "Yeah, Ms. Appleby, they really reached out and touched me!" --Rocky in "Lights, Camera, Action" Next we'll hear from Freakling. HELP, I NEED SOMEBODY! Please e-mail Darienn [piero@honda.cyberspace.com] and "sign" the petition to save Mighty Raw [Ron]. Darienn needs your help and so does Ron! So, give it all ya got! Thanks! YOU DON'T OWN ME!!! FEDERAL COURT DISMISSES AS "MERITLESS" LAWSUIT OVER OWNERSHIP OF "MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS! BURBANK, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Aug. 15, 1995--A federal court judge has again confirmed Saban Entertainment's ownership of the "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" trademarks and copyrights, Monday dismissing a lawsuit brought by a former FBI agent claiming that he created the concept. District Court Judge Manuel Real found that the case filed by Herbert Simmons was wholly without merit, dismissing the case in its entirety without giving the plaintiff "leave to amend." This ruling, issued Monday, Aug. 14, means that no reasonable person could have found Simmons' property ("Star Patrol") substantially similar to "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers." After considering substantial briefing on the merits of Simmons' charges, the court agreed with Saban Entertainment that the allegations were so specious that the case was worthy of outright dismissal on all claims. Judge Real signed an order which also entitles Saban to recover its attorney's fees and costs spent defending this frivolous lawsuit. The court also dismissed all related claims against 20th Century Fox Television, Fox Broadcasting Co. and Graz Entertainment principals Stephanie and Jim Graziano. "This is a clear and unequivocal victory for Saban," said Angie Small, vice president, legal affairs, Saban Entertainment. "We aggressively defended our legal rights to a property which has become a part of Americana. This ruling discounts any allegations of impropriety and validates the company's rightful claim to ownership of the `Power Rangers.'" The legal firm of Baker & Hofstetler, led by attorneys Anthony Keats and Larry McFarland, represented Saban Entertainment in its successful defense. "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" begins its third season Saturday, Sept. 9, on the Fox Children's Network. Barry Stagg, 818/972-4994 MEETING WITH AUSTIN by Stephanie Jane Herndon (Aharhel) Do you know that Jason lives in the pacific northwest, and I actually go to college with him? Let me explain: About a month ago, my family went to Izzy's Pizza. When we were there, Rachel pointed out to me a guy that looked alomst exactly like Austin St. John, except fot the fact that her wore these thick, goofy glasses and a suit. He also was not as buff. Anyway, we told Deb and we all thought is was really cool, but then, on my first day of College, there he is, standing right in the middle of the student commons! I couldn't believe it! Anyway, he'd lost the glasses and was dressing like a normal teenager, but he still looked like Austin St. John. He hasn't worn red yet, so I'm not quite suspicious....to conclude, his name is John Hansen, and is kind of a dork. Not at all _serious_ like my favorite ex-ranger. --Aharhel MISSING: MMPR EPISODE Monday: "Storybook Rangers Part I" Tuesday: "Storybook Rangers Part II" Wednesday: "Best Man For The Job" Thursday: "Wild West Rangers Part I" Friday: "Wild West Rangers Part II" Saturday: "A Friend In Need Part II" "A Friend In Need Part III" BTW, here is the episodes of this week. I found this info. on the Web: MONDAY: "Ninja Quest Part I" Rita's brother, Rito, arrives with a mysterious wedding gift for the unhappy couple a clutch of eggs, ready to hatch. Using Rito as bait, Zedd sets up an ambush for the Power Rangers. The ambush is more successful than even Zedd imagined: the ThunderZords are destroyed, and with them, the Rangers' powers! TUESDAY: "Ninja Quest Part II" The now-Powerless Rangers embark upon a journey through the perilous Desert of Despair, in search of the legendary sage Ninjor, reputed to be the creator of the Power Coins. Zedd and Rita send their newly-hatched Tenga Warriors to stop the teens. Will the Rangers find the power they seek, or is the legend of the Temple of Power just a myth? WEDNESDAY: "Ninja Quest Part III" The sage Ninjor leads the Rangers on a spiritual search to find the power that resides within each of them. With these new Ninja powers come new, more powerful Zords: The NinjaZords! But can the Rangers master their new powers in time to save both Angel Grove and the Temple of Power from Zedd's evil forces? THURSDAY: "Ninja Quest Part IV" Using their new Zords, the Rangers battle to save Angel Grove from Rito, so they can prevent the Vampirus monster from destroying the Temple of Power, and their new friend Ninjor. Luckily for them, Ninjor has a few tricks up his sleeves. FRIDAY: "Blue Ranger Gone Bad" SPOILER: An all-new Power source brings a host of changes into the teens' lives: New Ninja powers, NinjaZords, ShogunZords, Shark Cycles, new friends, new enemies, and new characters who could be either... or both! All these elements, and much, much more, combine to make the most exciting (and the most fun) season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ever! But don't worry, there's still plenty of laughs, excitement, and camaraderie that have made this show a smash hit and cultural phenomenon since its debut in '93. As always, each episode focuses on the trials and tribulations of adolescence -- dealing with personal insecuritites, problems at home or in school, and difficulties with parents and peers. It's tough being a superhero... but it's even harder being a teenager! Stay tuned in, and don't miss a minute as the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers spring "back to action!" HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY! Net Tex's 23rd birthday was September 2nd, one day before Ron's. You can give me your birthday and I will post it when the time is right, if you want. THAT'S ALL FOLKS! \Next time on Power Rangers (on a repeat).... Karan decides she wants a ttention so she "loses her cookies" for the camera. Lord Zedd decides he wants to learn more about the Rangers so that he can destroy them so he makes a list of facts about the Rangers. After much hard work and research, Lord Zedd finds out what the Rangers think of MMPRTM. But, when David Yost discovers Zedd's plan, will a spotlight help him to ruin his plan? And, will the info. go into Max's "Things you never knew" column? Or, will Lord Zedd learn enough about the Rangers to destory them? Find out in two days on this morphinomenal repeat of MMPRNL! And, on an all-new episode: Saban decides to produce a new children's programming. Lord Zedd decides he can't take the new programs and sends down MMPR kangaroo ripoffs down to earth down to Earth to destroy the Rangers. But, our heroes are ready for him--all except Johnny Yong Bosch who stands under a spotlight, listening to "Motownphilly". Rita decides to send Freakling to destory Johnny as Zordon realizes the only way to save the day is with fun fun and games. Can Zordon save the Rangers before they miss any new MMPR episodes? And, can Max cure a cold that Repellitor gave him? Find out in one week on the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Newsletter!!! That's all for now... "NINJETTI..................................................THE DRUPE!" Mm__)