Question 1

Why do the calendars in the time machine show the correct holidays for 1971?

Accepted Answer

The calendars through which the time machine falls into the various holidays are all correct for the year the film was released, 1971, including New Year's Day and the following holidays, which should have rolled over to the next year if visited in sequence.

Question 2

How does the yestermorrow-bile malfunction affect the timeline?

Accepted Answer

The yestermorrow-bile malfunction apparently takes Peter forward in time instead of back. By the finale, a full year has passed, and Iron Tail has been so busy following Peter that he never implemented his plan.

Question 3

What is the origin of the name 'Peter Cottontail'?

Accepted Answer

The name 'Peter Cottontail' comes from a series of books by Thornton W. Burgess (1874-1965).

Question 4

Why do the Halloween and Thanksgiving buttons on the yestermorrow-bile show 'ST' and 'SG'?

Accepted Answer

Antoine is French; in France, Halloween is called All Saints Day (ST), and Thanksgiving is labeled SG to make fun of his French accent.

Question 5

Which earlier Rankin/Bass production reused music in the Halloween scene?

Accepted Answer

The music that plays in the background of the Halloween scene was originally used in an earlier Rankin/Bass production, Mad Monster Party? (1967).

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