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[edit] Season 2

Hi yall, I'm going to work on the episodes of season 2. If you can do it, please stick with the template someone in the past did. If you need more info on the episodes, check the main site. --Dudejerome 23:25, 2 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Scores

to all, please do not revert the scores back to the previous day's scores, as all the ones I enter in are for the current day. thanks! --Therazorsedge28 00:36, 28 June 2006 (UTC)

Here's the thing about the scores though... the page states that the scores are "an accurate representation of contestant ability at this point". however, the elimination process is not considered in the final round. anna and khalil appear to be 700 points "better" than the other four, but in fact, the final trivia challenge is what put them so far ahead of the rest. they were the only ones competing at that point. i think a change is necessary to better give "an accurate representation of contestant ability at this point". i'd say either state it clearer that the scores are after an elimination-style final episode, or include the scores after episode 19, which is the last time all participants played for points. Art Begotti 20:43, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Grandma Ruffman

Grandma Ruffman is voiced by Jim Conroy. Please refrain from reverting this edit (again). If you need verification, I suggest watching the credits for the shows in questions. If you would prefer to simply delete her entry, since it now lacks the intrigue of Estel, feel free. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jazzrt (talk • contribs)

Grandman Ruffman has again been reverted to saying that she is voice by Estelle Harris. This is simply incorrect. Although it isn't the best evidence, check the official credits ([1]).

[edit] First Season Cast Members' Ages Found

I found most of their ages right here. Squirepants101 00:05, 18 September 2006 (UTC)

They got some things wrong. Anna is 14. Khalil is 11. It says so on the official Fetch website!!!!!!!!! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.195.133.53 (talk • contribs)

[edit] Suggest Ruff Ruffman be moved here

I suggest that we merge the article Ruff Ruffman into his section at FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman. It is almost all identical to the information in this artcle anyway Peb1991 22:22, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

I second the motion, should redirect the article to here. Lyoko is Cool 04:08, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

Okay, I set up the redirect. I am not familiar with the process for deleting articles like that, so the the original content is still on the Ruff Ruffman page. Can someone please show me the process for this. Peb1991 23:25, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Auditions on website

The next auditions have been posted on the Fetch website. Someone should get the information off there. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 24.195.133.53 (talk) 13:37, 29 December 2006 (UTC).

[edit] Links to Contestants

I removed the links to the contestants names. Their pages are in the process of deletion anyway. Does any one think character descriptions should be added to this page, make a character page for all of them, or none at all? Peb1991 01:31, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Season 2 Episodes

Another thing, TV.com lists different episodes than the current page does. Which is correct?, and where does TV.com and us (Wikipedia) get these descriptions from? (and which is reliable?) Peb1991 01:40, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] alright

who keeps erasing all the dam episode articles like gor drake and josh spongebob and fetch what next.

[edit] Some cleanup

  1. I moved the points up to the synopsis area, with the points numbers themselves going in with the season sections (does everyone think this looks better?)
  2. I removed the Categories: Brian McGoff, Taylor Garron, etc. which only have this article in them.
  3. Proposal: Could we make a character page for all the contestants (think something like Minor Slytherins). Apparently the contestants aren't notable enough for their own pages.
  4. Most of the last names are unsourced, should they be removed?
Sorry, I forgot to sign, this is Peb1991 21:19, 27 May 2007 (UTC)

Another thing, only one or two episodes have a picture in them. Should a picture be added to each episode then?

I keep on thinking of more: Should the Fetch-a-thon section be deleted? I don't think its really important at all. Peb1991 21:30, 27 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Fetch! with ruff ruffman.jpg

Image:Fetch! with ruff ruffman.jpg is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in Wikipedia articles constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.

Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to insure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If there is other other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on the other images used on this page. Note that any fair use images uploaded after 4 May, 2006, and lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been uploaded, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you.BetacommandBot 07:29, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Episode Articles for Deletion

FYI, a proposal to delete all FETCH! episode articles has been made here 204.73.48.52 21:45, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Season 3?

Is there proof of season 3 airing winter 2008? I haven't seen anything. PKGO 00:48, 4 July 2007 (UTC) I THINK IT IS AIRING THIS SEPTEMBER. HOWEVER, THE KIDS WILL NOT HAVE TIME TO WATCH IT BECAUSE THEY WILL BE BACK AT SCHOOL AT THE TIME. SO EITHER THEY AIR SEASON 3 OF FETCH WITH RUFF RUFFMAN TOMORROW, OR THEY ARE GOING TO LOSE A LOT OF VIEWERS. IT WILL BE CANCELLED. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.53.186.195 (talk) 17:42, 8 June 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Plagiarism?

Umm, someone needs to vet these episode descriptions (if they really are worth including). The text for many of the Season 2 episode descriptions such as "Ruff's Case of Blues in the Brain," "Roughing It With Ruff," and "You Lucky Dog" are almost an exact (transcribed, based on typos such as zongzi) copy of official synopses. --Belg4mit 04:30, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

If nothing besides the season 2 episodes descriptions are copyvio, I'll copy the rest of the rest of the page to the temp page. 204.73.48.52 17:58, 6 July 2007 (UTC)
I only checked 3 of them, but I suspect all of the descriptions for season 2 have been cribbed. --Belg4mit 01:34, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Since nobody seems to be looking into it/have made a decision, and others keep removing the copyvio stub (which causes wikimedia's auto-linking magic to become royally screwed up) I am going to clear the season 2 section. --Belg4mit 15:46, 13 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Trivia

Once the copyvio issues of Season 2 epsiode descriptions are addressed, this section needs some attention. Massive culling, and clearer writing. Several items are neither noteworthy enough for inclusion in an encyclopedia, nor neatly delineated. --Belg4mit 03:37, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Jim Conroy

Could someone PLEASE put up the article for Jim Conroy (the voice of Ruff Ruffman)? [User: Nate Speed]

[edit] Characters

well y'all hace to get pass me the vandalism guy 141.151.1.241 12:36, 3 August 2007 (UTC)

Something in the characters section should be added about Ruff's Irish uncle or whatever from that episode with Dogtopia and Catlantis.

[edit] Article assessment

I have rated this article as start class because the relatively short length and lack of important sections like critical response, production etc. and as low importance because there is little to distinguish it from other articles about television series. In places the article reads more as advertisement than anything else - something needs to be done about the auditions section. The article really needs more sources to support the information that is there.

These categories are arbritrary and are subject to review by any editor who feels confident to do so. Please note that a more formal assessment by other editors is required to achieve good article or featured article status. I used criteria from the television wikiproject guidelines here, article about TV series guidelines here and the assessment guidelines here.--Opark 77 09:29, 8 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Cleanup and organization

Hello all. I have made some clean up and organizational changes to the page to make it more user friendly, what do you think? Here is a summary of my changes:

  • Changed opening paragraph to be more a brief summary of the page as opposed to the original which basically laid out important facts of the show giving the casual viewer of the page no reason to look beyond the top.
  • Organized the episodes section into a Season One section and a Season Two section to make things eaiser to find. Within the sections I added a "results" subsection to make it eaiser for viewers who just want to see the results.
  • Added a more detailed synopsis of the show highligting the shows point as a game/reality show vs. emphasizing the animated portions of the storylines.
  • Added more detailed references

Please let me know what you think! Josborne2382 20:53, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

Oh yeah, I added an info box too! Josborne2382 21:21, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] References and Sources

Can someone please add references and/or sources for the followong:

  • Fetch! was originally called Hot Seat in 2004, as a parody of the the 1980s talkshow of the same name. "Hot Spot" became the new name during the auditions that took place in April, 2005 by Nancy Doyle Casting.
  • Studio G (Ruff's garage) was located in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. It is now located in Brighton.
  • Fetch! is made by many of the same producers of Zoom!
  • To try out for FETCH!, kids are required to be between the ages of 10 and 14 and be able to live in the greater Boston area over the summer, during school vacations, and several weekends throughout the school year. Moreover, FETCHers must be able to be filmed without missing school. More information regarding auditions during winter 2007-2008 in Boston will be posted on the FETCH! website.

There may be more but that's all I found right now. Thanks! Josborne2382 21:02, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] List of Episodes

With the amount of episodes produced now (40) and a possible 3rd season in the works, I think a list of episodes page should be created. This would greatly clean-up the article and shorten it. It would also bring it in line with other television show pages. A synopsis of each season (and it's animated storyline) could be written along with the results of the respective season on this page and then on the list of episodes page a longer synopsis of each episode could be written along with (possibly) the daily winner of tht episode. What does eveyone else think? Josborne2382 21:07, 19 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Vandals!!!

I had to do a page revert just now because two IP users (74.64.124.160 & 70.245.176.67) really tore the page up. It was horrible. They deleted entire episodes, changed many dates (from 2006 to 1987?), changed various names to Barney or Barney and Friends, messed up the hard work I put into the new structure of the page (not to mention the hard work and time everyone else spent in creating all of the various episode descriptions and show results), and various other malicious edits. Please be on the look out for these two IP address:

  • 74.64.124.160 & 70.245.176.67

Thanks for everyone's hard work in creating this page...I tried to preserve all of your work. Thanks also to Jezzzzayyy for trying to fix all of the malicious edits. There were just way too many!

Thanks again! Josborne2382 02:46, 20 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Ages?

I was wondering what the ages of the Season 2 contestants were. If there were any ages other than Nina's, I failed to see them.--76.252.42.191 (talk) 21:15, 4 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Citaition Needed

For the thing about season 3 casting having already happened, that came from the MauraTighe casting website. Could someone edit it in? 68.162.163.108 (talk) 21:08, 25 March 2008 (UTC)