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*[[Bus Driver]] {{Debut}}
 
*[[Bus Driver]] {{Debut}}
 
*[[Anchovies]] {{Debut}}
 
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*[[Betsy Krabs]] {{Sup|(indirectly mentioned)}}
   
 
==Synopsis==
 
==Synopsis==
A [[French Narrator|narrator]] with a French accent introduces [[SpongeBob SquarePants (character)|SpongeBob SquarePants]], a sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea. The scene moves closer to where SpongeBob lives, who actually lives in a pineapple. SpongeBob's foghorn alarm clock rings, waking him up in the morning. He tells his pet, [[Gary the Snail]] that he must be in good shape because this particular day is important. He jumps off his diving board and then lands in his pants. He goes to his exercise room and lifts a bar-weight (which is actually two stuffed animals put with a metal bar). Afterwards, SpongeBob declares that he is ready. He runs outside and down the street to [[The Krusty Krab]], repeatedly saying, "I'm ready" while his neighbor and best friend, [[Patrick Star]], cheers him on.
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A [[French Narrator|narrator]] with a French accent introduces [[SpongeBob SquarePants (character)|SpongeBob SquarePants]], a sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea. The scene moves closer to SpongeBob's pineapple. SpongeBob's foghorn alarm clock rings, waking him up in the morning. He tells his pet, [[Gary the Snail]], that he must be in good shape because this particular day is important. He jumps off his diving board and then lands in his pants. He goes to his exercise room and lifts a barbell, which is actually two stuffed animals on a metal bar. Afterwards, SpongeBob declares that he is ready. He runs outside and down the street to [[The Krusty Krab]], repeatedly saying, "I'm ready" while his neighbor and best friend, [[Patrick Star]], cheers him on.
   
SpongeBob sees the "Help Wanted" sign on the Krusty Krab window. He then declares that he is ready to obtain the job, which he has dreamed of for years; however, he loses his confidence when he nears the Krusty Krab. Patrick confronts him and quickly convinces him to go for the job, and SpongeBob does so, thereby declaring he is ready three more times. [[Squidward Tentacles]], the head cashier, is cleaning the window (his head is drawn and "loser" is written above it). Squidward sees that SpongeBob wants the job, and so he runs into the Krusty Krab in an attempt to warn the restaurant-owner [[Eugene H. Krabs]] that SpongeBob does not qualify for the job. However, SpongeBob walks into the Krusty Krab and asks for the job before Squidward can say anything. To get rid of him, Mr. Krabs tells SpongeBob that he can join the Krusty Krew if he passes a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snipe_hunt "test"]–which is to obtain a "[[Hydro-dynamic Spatula|hydrodynamic spatula with port and starboard attachments and a turbo-drive]]" (essentially sending SpongeBob on a wild goose chase) and to not come back until he gets one. SpongeBob then leaves trying to find one with Squidward and Mr. Krabs laughing and believing that SpongeBob won't find the spatula and will never come back.
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SpongeBob sees the "Help Wanted" sign on the Krusty Krab window. He then declares that he is ready to obtain the job, which he has dreamed of for years; however, he loses his confidence when he nears the Krusty Krab. Patrick confronts him and quickly convinces him to go for the job, and SpongeBob does so, thereby declaring he is ready three more times. [[Squidward Tentacles]], the head cashier, is cleaning the window, where his head is drawn and "loser" is written above it. Squidward sees that SpongeBob wants the job, and so he runs into the Krusty Krab in an attempt to warn the owner [[Eugene H. Krabs]] that SpongeBob does not qualify for the job. However, SpongeBob walks into the Krusty Krab and asks for the job before Squidward can say anything. To get rid of him, Mr. Krabs tells SpongeBob that he can join the Krusty Crew if he passes a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snipe_hunt "test"]—which is to obtain a "[[Hydro-dynamic Spatula|hydrodynamic spatula with port and starboard attachments and a turbo-drive]]" (essentially sending SpongeBob on a wild goose chase) and to not come back until he gets one. SpongeBob then leaves trying to find one with Squidward and Mr. Krabs laughing and believing that SpongeBob will not find the spatula and will never come back.
   
As soon as SpongeBob leaves, 5 buses drop off a large crowd of hungry [[Anchovies]]. They barge into the Krusty Krab, demanding [[Krabby Patty|Krabby Patties]]. Trying to keep things in order, Squidward complains about their behavior, and then requests that there be a neat, single-file line in front of the cash register. The anchovies furiously protest, forming a riot of angry anchovies that resembles a stormy sea. This forces Squidward and Mr. Krabs to climb up the mast. Thinking that it is the end for them, they say their goodbyes. Suddenly, SpongeBob arrives, flying with his "hydrodynamic spatula with port and starboard attachments and a turbo-drive" (according to SpongeBob, the Barg’N-Mart only had one in stock). Squidward and Mr. Krabs are flabbergasted at the fact that SpongeBob actually passed the "test." SpongeBob flies into the kitchen and, as fast as he can, SpongeBob plays with ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise pumps in the buns, and squeezes ketchup and mustard bottles, and then he satisfies the needs of the angry anchovies.
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As soon as SpongeBob leaves, 5 buses drop off a large crowd of hungry [[Anchovies|anchovies]]. They barge into the Krusty Krab, demanding [[Krabby Patty|Krabby Patties]]. Trying to keep things in order, Squidward complains about their behavior, and then requests that there be a neat, single-file line in front of the cash register. The anchovies furiously protest, forming a riot of angry anchovies that resembles a stormy sea. This forces Squidward and Mr. Krabs to climb up the mast. Thinking that it is the end for them, they say their goodbyes. Suddenly, SpongeBob arrives, flying with his "hydrodynamic spatula with port and starboard attachments and a turbo-drive" (according to SpongeBob, the Barg’N-Mart only had one in stock). Squidward and Mr. Krabs are flabbergasted at the fact that SpongeBob actually passed the "test." SpongeBob flies into the kitchen and, as fast as he can, SpongeBob makes the patties and satisfies the needs of the angry anchovies.
 
[[File:Anchovies.jpg|thumb]]
 
[[File:Anchovies.jpg|thumb]]
   
When the last anchovy gets his Krabby Patty, Mr. Krabs is delighted. He immediately hires SpongeBob, by welcoming him to the Krusty Krew and giving him a nametag. Then, Mr. Krabs calls for three cheers for SpongeBob (in which Squidward unenthusiastically replies "Hooray" all three times). Even though Squidward is upset, Mr. Krabs doesn't listen to him because he wants to go and count the "booty" he had just made in his office.
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When the last anchovy gets his Krabby Patty, Mr. Krabs is delighted. He immediately hires SpongeBob, by welcoming him to the Krusty Crew and giving him a nametag. Then, Mr. Krabs calls for three cheers for SpongeBob (to which Squidward unenthusiastically replies "Hooray" all three times). Even though Squidward is upset, Mr. Krabs does not listen to him because he wants to go and count the "booty" he had just made in his office.
   
At the end, Patrick walks in and asks for a Krabby Patty. SpongeBob then flies into the kitchen and makes a huge stream of Krabby Patties, which hit Patrick and sends him flying out of the restaurant. Squidward, in a sarcastic and sing-song tone, tells Mr. Krabs to come see his new employee.
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At the end, Patrick walks in and asks for a Krabby Patty. SpongeBob then flies into the kitchen and makes a huge stream of Krabby Patties, which hit Patrick and send him flying out of the restaurant. Squidward, in a sarcastic and sing-song tone, tells Mr. Krabs to come see his new employee.
   
 
==Production==
 
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===Development===
 
===Development===
"Help Wanted" was written by series creator [[Stephen Hillenburg]], [[Derek Drymon]] and [[Tim Hill]], and was directed by [[Alan Smart]].<ref name=Plot/> Hillenburg also functioned as storyboard director, and Drymon worked as storyboard artist.<ref name=Plot>''SpongeBob SquarePants: 10 Happiest Moments''. DVD. Paramount Home Entertainment, 2010.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/45819/spongebob-squarepants-10-happiest-moments/|title=SpongeBob SquarePants: 10 Happiest Moments|author=Mavis, Paul|date=September 16, 2010|accessdate=September 20, 2013|publisher=DVD Talk}}</ref> He began developing ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' into a television series in 1996 upon the series cancellation of ''[[Wikipedia:Rocko's Modern Life|Rocko's Modern Life]]'' in 1996.<ref name="Hillenburg">{{cite video |people=Hillenburg, Stephen|date=2003|title=The Origin of SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete First Season|medium=DVD|publisher=Paramount Home Entertainment}}</ref><ref name="Banks, p. 9">[[#Exposed|Banks]], p. 9</ref>
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"Help Wanted" was written by series creator [[Stephen Hillenburg]], [[Derek Drymon]] and [[Tim Hill]], and was directed by [[Alan Smart]].<ref name=Plot/> Hillenburg also functioned as storyboard director, and Drymon worked as storyboard artist.<ref name=Plot>''SpongeBob SquarePants: 10 Happiest Moments''. DVD. Paramount Home Entertainment, 2010.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/45819/spongebob-squarepants-10-happiest-moments/|title=SpongeBob SquarePants: 10 Happiest Moments|author=Mavis, Paul|date=September 16, 2010|accessdate=September 20, 2013|publisher=DVD Talk}}</ref> He began developing ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' into a television series in late 1996 upon the series cancellation of ''[[Wikipedia:Rocko's Modern Life|Rocko's Modern Life]]'' in 1996.<ref name="Hillenburg">{{cite video |people=Hillenburg, Stephen|date=2003|title=The Origin of SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete First Season|medium=DVD|publisher=Paramount Home Entertainment}}</ref><ref name="Banks, p. 9">[[#Exposed|Banks]], p. 9</ref>
   
Hillenburg's original idea for the pitch was that the writers would write a storyboard for a possible episode and pitch it to Nicklodeon.<ref name=DrymonHA>{{cite news | author = Drymon, Derek | title = The Oral History of SpongeBob SquarePants | work = Hogan's Alley #17 | year = 2010 | accessdate = September 21, 2012|url=http://cartoonician.com/the-oral-history-of-spongebob-squarepants/|publisher=Bull Moose Publishing Corporation}}</ref> One of the original ideas was to write an episode with [[SpongeBob SquarePants (character)|SpongeBob]] and [[Squidward Tentacles|Squidward]] on a road trip, inspired by the 1989 film "''[[Wikipedia:Powwow Highway|Powwow Highway]]"''.<ref name=DrymonHA/> Eventually, the idea developed while they were working on it but Hillenburg gave up on the storyboard idea for the initial pitch.<ref name=DrymonHA/> The crew resurrected the road trip idea during the first season and used a lot of the ideas for an episode called "[[Pizza Delivery]]."<ref name=DrymonHA/>
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Hillenburg's original idea for the pitch was that the writers would write a storyboard for a possible episode and pitch it to [[Nicklodeon]].<ref name=DrymonHA>{{cite news | author = Drymon, Derek | title = The Oral History of SpongeBob SquarePants | work = Hogan's Alley #17 | year = 2010 | accessdate = September 21, 2012|url=http://cartoonician.com/the-oral-history-of-spongebob-squarepants/|publisher=Bull Moose Publishing Corporation}}</ref> One of the original ideas was to write an episode with [[SpongeBob SquarePants (character)|SpongeBob]] and [[Squidward Tentacles|Squidward]] on a road trip, inspired by the 1989 film "''[[Wikipedia:Powwow Highway|Powwow Highway]]"''.<ref name=DrymonHA/> Eventually, the idea developed while they were working on it but Hillenburg gave up on the storyboard idea for the initial pitch.<ref name=DrymonHA/> The crew resurrected the road trip idea during the first season and used a lot of the ideas for an episode called "[[Pizza Delivery]]."<ref name=DrymonHA/>
   
 
[[File:SB pg 50.jpg|thumb|260px|Original storyboard drawn 1997 and was titled "SpongeBoy Ahoy!"]]
 
[[File:SB pg 50.jpg|thumb|260px|Original storyboard drawn 1997 and was titled "SpongeBoy Ahoy!"]]
   
Originally the character was to be named ''SpongeBoy'' and the show was to be called ''SpongeBoy Ahoy!''.<ref name=Radio>{{cite video |people = Farhat, Basima (Interviewer) |date = December 5, 2006 |title = Tom Kenny: Voice of SpongeBob SquarePants - Interview |url =http://www.thepeoplespeakradio.net/archives/mp3/tps-2006-12-05-kenny.mp3 |format = mp3 |medium = Radio production |publisher = The People Speak Radio |accessdate = November 8, 2008}}</ref><ref name=PittengerHA>{{cite news | author = Pittenger, Kenny | title = The Oral History of SpongeBob SquarePants | work = Hogan's Alley #17 | year = 2010 | accessdate = September 21, 2012|url=http://cartoonician.com/the-oral-history-of-spongebob-squarepants/|publisher=Bull Moose Publishing Corporation}}</ref> However, the Nickelodeon legal department discovered that the name ''SpongeBoy'' was already in use for a mop product.<ref name=Radio /><ref name="Banks 2004, p. 31">[[#Exposed|Banks 2004]], p. 31</ref> This was discovered after voice acting for the original seven-minute pilot was recorded in 1997.<ref name=Radio /> Upon finding this out, Hillenburg decided that the character's given name still had to contain "Sponge" so viewers would not mistake the character for a "Cheese Man." Hillenburg decided to use the name "SpongeBob." He chose "SquarePants" as a family name as it referred to the character's square shape and it had a "nice ring to it".<ref name="Neuwirth 2003, p. 51">[[#Exposed|Neuwirth 2003]], p. 51</ref>
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Originally the character was to be named ''SpongeBoy'' and the show was to be called ''SpongeBoy Ahoy!''.<ref name=Radio>{{cite video |people = Farhat, Basima (Interviewer) |date = December 5, 2006 |title = Tom Kenny: Voice of SpongeBob SquarePants - Interview |url =http://www.thepeoplespeakradio.net/archives/mp3/tps-2006-12-05-kenny.mp3 |format = mp3 |medium = Radio production |publisher = The People Speak Radio |accessdate = November 8, 2008}}</ref><ref name=PittengerHA>{{cite news | author = Pittenger, Kenny | title = The Oral History of SpongeBob SquarePants | work = Hogan's Alley #17 | year = 2010 | accessdate = September 21, 2012|url=http://cartoonician.com/the-oral-history-of-spongebob-squarepants/|publisher=Bull Moose Publishing Corporation}}</ref> However, the Nickelodeon legal department discovered that the name ''SpongeBoy'' was already in use for a mop product.<ref name=Radio /><ref name="Banks 2004, p. 31">[[#Exposed|Banks 2004]], p. 31</ref> This was discovered after voice acting for the original seven-minute pilot was recorded in 1997.<ref name=Radio /> Upon finding this out, Hillenburg decided that the character's given name still had to contain "Sponge" so viewers would not mistake the character for a "Cheese Man." Hillenburg decided to use the name "SpongeBob." He chose "SquarePants" as a family name as it referred to the character's square shape and it had a "nice ring to it."<ref name="Neuwirth 2003, p. 51">[[#Exposed|Neuwirth 2003]], p. 51</ref>
   
In an interview with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyma_Zarghami%7CCyma Cyma Zarghami], she told "their [Nickelodeon executives'] immediate reaction was to see it again, both because they liked it and it was unlike anything they'd ever seen before."<ref name=Huffington>{{cite web|last=Bauder|first=David|title=SpongeBob Turns 10 Valued At $8 Billion|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/14/spongebob-turns-10-valued_n_231304.html|work=Huffington Post|accessdate=May 22, 2013|date=July 13, 2009}}</ref> Hillenburg said the character construction in the episode was loose. But the character development was already "pretty strong."<ref name=Cavna>{{cite web|last=Cavna|first=Michael|title=The Top Five 'SpongeBob' Episodes: We Pick 'Em|url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2009/07/the_top_five_spongebob_episode.html|accessdate=May 28, 2013|date=July 14, 2009|work=The Washington Post}}</ref> Cavna rewatched the episode in 2009 and said "so much of the style and polish are already in place."<ref name=Cavna2/><ref name=Cavna2>{{cite web|last=Cavna|first=Michael|title=The Interview: 'SpongeBob' Creator Stephen Hillenburg|url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2009/07/_tom_kenny_who_voices.html|work=The Washington Post|accessdate=May 28, 2013|date=July 14, 2009}}</ref>
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In an interview with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyma_Zarghami%7CCyma Cyma Zarghami], she told "their [Nickelodeon executives'] immediate reaction was to see it again, both because they liked it and it was unlike anything they had ever seen before."<ref name=Huffington>{{cite web|last=Bauder|first=David|title=SpongeBob Turns 10 Valued At $8 Billion|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/14/spongebob-turns-10-valued_n_231304.html|work=Huffington Post|accessdate=May 22, 2013|date=July 13, 2009}}</ref> Hillenburg said the character construction in the episode was loose. But the character development was already "pretty strong."<ref name=Cavna>{{cite web|last=Cavna|first=Michael|title=The Top Five 'SpongeBob' Episodes: We Pick 'Em|url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2009/07/the_top_five_spongebob_episode.html|accessdate=May 28, 2013|date=July 14, 2009|work=The Washington Post}}</ref> Cavna rewatched the episode in 2009 and said "so much of the style and polish are already in place."<ref name=Cavna2/><ref name=Cavna2>{{cite web|last=Cavna|first=Michael|title=The Interview: 'SpongeBob' Creator Stephen Hillenburg|url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2009/07/_tom_kenny_who_voices.html|work=The Washington Post|accessdate=May 28, 2013|date=July 14, 2009}}</ref>
   
[[Stephen Hillenburg]] and [[Derek Drymon]] were having dinner and came up with the idea for "Help Wanted" based on an experience Hillenburg had in the [[Wikipedia:Scouting|Boy Scouts]].<ref name=DrymonHA/> Hillenburg and writer [[Tim Hill]] worked it into an outline.<ref name=DrymonHA/> In 1997 while pitching the cartoon to Nickelodeon executives, [[Stephen Hillenburg]] donned a Hawaiian shirt, brought along an "underwater terrarium with models of the characters", and Hawaiian music to set the theme. The setup was described by Nick executive Eric Coleman as "pretty amazing".<ref name="Coleman">{{cite video | people=Coleman, Eric|date=2003|title=The Origin of SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete First Season| medium=DVD|publisher=Paramount Home Entertainment}}</ref> When given money and 2 weeks to write the pilot episode ("Help Wanted"), Hillenburg, [[Derek Drymon]], and Nick Jennings returned with – described by Nickelodeon official Albie Hecht – "a performance [I] wish [I] had on tape".<ref name="Hecht">{{cite video | people=Hecht, Albie|date=2003|title=The Origin of SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete First Season| medium=DVD|publisher=Paramount Home Entertainment}}</ref> Although described as stressful by executive producer Derek Drymon, the pitch went "very well"; Kevin Kay and Hecht had to step outside because they were "exhausted from laughing", making the cartoonists worried.<ref name="Hecht" /> With a help from Tim Hill and art director Nick Jennings, Hillenburg finished the pitch and sold ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' to Nickelodeon.<ref name=DrymonHA/> Drymon said "the network approved it—so we were ready to go."<ref name=DrymonHA/>
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[[Stephen Hillenburg]] and [[Derek Drymon]] were having dinner and came up with the idea for "Help Wanted" based on an experience Hillenburg had in the [[Wikipedia:Scouting|Boy Scouts]].<ref name=DrymonHA/> Hillenburg and writer [[Tim Hill]] worked it into an outline.<ref name=DrymonHA/> In 1997 while pitching the cartoon to Nickelodeon executives, [[Stephen Hillenburg]] donned a Hawaiian shirt, brought along an "underwater terrarium with models of the characters," and Hawaiian music to set the theme. The setup was described by Nick executive Eric Coleman as "pretty amazing."<ref name="Coleman">{{cite video | people=Coleman, Eric|date=2003|title=The Origin of SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete First Season| medium=DVD|publisher=Paramount Home Entertainment}}</ref> When given money and 2 weeks to write the pilot episode ("Help Wanted"), Hillenburg, [[Derek Drymon]], and Nick Jennings returned with – described by Nickelodeon official Albie Hecht – "a performance [I] wish [I] had on tape."<ref name="Hecht">{{cite video | people=Hecht, Albie|date=2003|title=The Origin of SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete First Season| medium=DVD|publisher=Paramount Home Entertainment}}</ref> Although described as stressful by executive producer Derek Drymon, the pitch went "very well"; Kevin Kay and Hecht had to step outside because they were "exhausted from laughing," making the cartoonists worried.<ref name="Hecht" /> With help from Tim Hill and art director Nick Jennings, Hillenburg finished the pitch and sold ''SpongeBob SquarePants'' to Nickelodeon.<ref name=DrymonHA/> Drymon said "the network approved it—so we were ready to go."<ref name=DrymonHA/>
   
 
''SpongeBob SquarePants'' aired this as the first episode along with "[[Reef Blower]]/[[Tea at the Treedome]]" on [[Timeline:May 1|May 1]], [[Timeline:1999|1999]], following the ''Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards''.<ref name="Zap 2 It">{{cite web | url=http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial±/tve_main/1,1002,271%7C52151%7C1%7C,00.html | title=SpongeBob Coming Soon | accessdate=2008-04-27 | work=Zap 2 It | date=1999-05-31}}</ref><ref name="NYT">{{cite news | url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9802E6D61E3DF932A25754C0A96F958260&scp=1&sq=SpongeBob&st=nyt | title=Television / Radio; The Tide Pool as Talent Pool (It Had to Happen) | accessdate=2008-04-26 | work=The New York Times | date=1999-07-11 | first=Anita | last=Gates}}</ref><ref name="Banks, p. 8">[[#Exposed|Banks]], p. 8</ref> The [[SpongeBob SquarePants (series)|series]] later made its "official" debut on [[Timeline:July 17|July 17]], 1999 with the second episode "[[Bubblestand]] / [[Ripped Pants]]." This episode was reaired on [[Timeline:July 24|July 24]] along with "[[Reef Blower]] /[[Tea at the Treedome]]" to consider it official.<ref name="Zap 2 It"/><ref name="NYT"/><ref name="Banks, p. 8"/>
 
''SpongeBob SquarePants'' aired this as the first episode along with "[[Reef Blower]]/[[Tea at the Treedome]]" on [[Timeline:May 1|May 1]], [[Timeline:1999|1999]], following the ''Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards''.<ref name="Zap 2 It">{{cite web | url=http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial±/tve_main/1,1002,271%7C52151%7C1%7C,00.html | title=SpongeBob Coming Soon | accessdate=2008-04-27 | work=Zap 2 It | date=1999-05-31}}</ref><ref name="NYT">{{cite news | url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9802E6D61E3DF932A25754C0A96F958260&scp=1&sq=SpongeBob&st=nyt | title=Television / Radio; The Tide Pool as Talent Pool (It Had to Happen) | accessdate=2008-04-26 | work=The New York Times | date=1999-07-11 | first=Anita | last=Gates}}</ref><ref name="Banks, p. 8">[[#Exposed|Banks]], p. 8</ref> The [[SpongeBob SquarePants (series)|series]] later made its "official" debut on [[Timeline:July 17|July 17]], 1999 with the second episode "[[Bubblestand]] / [[Ripped Pants]]." This episode was reaired on [[Timeline:July 24|July 24]] along with "[[Reef Blower]] /[[Tea at the Treedome]]" to consider it official.<ref name="Zap 2 It"/><ref name="NYT"/><ref name="Banks, p. 8"/>
   
 
===Animation===
 
===Animation===
The pilot episode was made and recorded in 1997, so it has many differences to the rest of the [[SpongeBob SquarePants (series)|series]]. However, the original version of the episode had many other minor differences corrected later. For example, this is the only episode where [[SpongeBob SquarePants (character)|SpongeBob]]'s bed is on the right (excluding "[[Pickles]]" and "[[Employee of the Month]]"), and his blanket is solid blue, as opposed to purple with flowers. Differences in voices are another example. SpongeBob's voice is slightly lower and [[Patrick Star|Patrick]]'s is deeper. Designs and colors are also different. For example, SpongeBob has fewer holes than in newer episodes, [[Eugene H. Krabs|Mr. Krabs]]' eyelids are bright pink opposed to red, Patrick's pants are in a slightly different color, [[Squidward Tentacles|Squidward]]'s complexion is paler, his laugh is different, the comedic "splat" sound is different, and his nose doesn't puff in and out when he laughs. [[Gary the Snail|Gary]]'s eye pupils are red dots and his irises are smaller, he lacks eyelashes, and he has a lower tone of voice in the "meow" – although [[Tom Kenny]] claims to use a new "meow" for each episode (where Gary is shown meowing). The animation used for the bubble transitions are much choppier as well. Squidward also appears to have rows of bamboo poles behind his house. Differences in SpongeBob's house are also present in this episode, but not in others, such as there is only one window in the front. Also, SpongeBob and Patrick are a little bit fatter. Also, SpongeBob's alarm clock has a different ship horn sound than his alarm clock in later episodes. The changes were made when the series officially aired.
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The pilot episode was made and recorded in 1997, so it has many differences to the rest of the [[SpongeBob SquarePants (series)|series]]. However, the original version of the episode had many other minor differences corrected later. For example, this is the only episode where [[SpongeBob SquarePants (character)|SpongeBob]]'s bed is on the right (excluding "[[Pickles]]" and "[[Employee of the Month]]"), and his blanket is solid blue, as opposed to purple with flowers.
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Differences in voices are another example. SpongeBob's voice is slightly lower and [[Patrick Star|Patrick]]'s is deeper.
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Designs and colors for characters are also different.
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*SpongeBob has fewer holes than in newer episodes. He also looks a little bit fatter.
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*[[Eugene H. Krabs|Mr. Krabs]]' eyelids are bright pink as opposed to red.
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*Patrick's pants are in a slightly different color, not to mention he looks slightly chubbier.
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*[[Squidward Tentacles|Squidward]]'s complexion is paler, his laugh is different, the comedic "splat" sound is different, and his nose does not puff in and out when he laughs.
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*[[Gary the Snail|Gary]]'s eye pupils are red dots and his irises are smaller, he lacks eyelashes, and he has a higher, somewhat squeakier tone of voice in the "meow" that sounds a little closer to a realistic cat's meow – although [[Tom Kenny]] claims to use a new "meow" for each episode (where Gary is shown meowing).
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And other things:
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*The animation used for the bubble transitions are much choppier.
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*Squidward appears to have rows of bamboo poles behind his house.
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*There is only one window in the front of SpongeBob's house. Some other early episodes also show SpongeBob's house with only one window.
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The changes were made when the series officially aired.
   
 
===Music===
 
===Music===
"[[Livin' in the Sunlight, Lovin' in the Moonlight]]" was used in this episode, but because of copyright issues, the pilot episode was not on the [[The Complete 1st Season]]. However, this episode appears on a few later DVDs. The episode appeared as The episode also features SpongeBob singing a Barg'N-Mart jingle.
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"[[Livin' in the Sunlight, Lovin' in the Moonlight]]" was used in this episode, but because of copyright issues, the pilot episode was not on the [[The Complete 1st Season]]. However, this episode appears on a few later DVDs. The episode appeared as the episode also features SpongeBob singing a Barg'N-Mart jingle.
   
 
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Help Wanted, along with "Reef Blower" and "Tea at the Treedome," premiered on Nickelodeon on [[Timeline:May 1|May 1]], [[Timeline:1999|1999]], alongside the 1999 Kids' Choice Awards. Later, three other episodes premiered the same day as the awards show: "[[Krusty Towers]]," "[[Planet of the Jellyfish]]," and "[[Kenny the Cat]]."
 
Help Wanted, along with "Reef Blower" and "Tea at the Treedome," premiered on Nickelodeon on [[Timeline:May 1|May 1]], [[Timeline:1999|1999]], alongside the 1999 Kids' Choice Awards. Later, three other episodes premiered the same day as the awards show: "[[Krusty Towers]]," "[[Planet of the Jellyfish]]," and "[[Kenny the Cat]]."
   
This episode was released on the following DVDs: (due to copyright issues, it wasn't released on the The Complete 1st Season box set.)
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This episode was released on the following DVDs: (due to copyright issues, it was not released on the The Complete 1st Season box set.)
 
*[[10 Happiest Moments]] (bonus)
 
*[[10 Happiest Moments]] (bonus)
 
*[[The Complete 3rd Season]] (disc 3, bonus)
 
*[[The Complete 3rd Season]] (disc 3, bonus)
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*[[SpongeBob, You're Fired!]] (As single episode)
 
*[[SpongeBob, You're Fired!]] (As single episode)
 
*[[The Pilot a Mini-Movie and the Square Shorts]] (As single episode)
 
*[[The Pilot a Mini-Movie and the Square Shorts]] (As single episode)
This episode aired in Germany on August 23, 2002. 
 
   
 
===Reception===
 
===Reception===
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*This episode is available on the:
 
*This episode is available on the:
 
:*[[The Complete 3rd Season|Complete 3rd Season]], [[The Complete Third Season|Complete Third Season]], [[The First 100 Episodes]], [[10 Happiest Moments]], [[SpongeBob, You're Fired!]], and [[The Pilot a Mini-Movie and the Square Shorts|Pilot a Mini-Movie and the Square Shorts]] DVDs.
 
:*[[The Complete 3rd Season|Complete 3rd Season]], [[The Complete Third Season|Complete Third Season]], [[The First 100 Episodes]], [[10 Happiest Moments]], [[SpongeBob, You're Fired!]], and [[The Pilot a Mini-Movie and the Square Shorts|Pilot a Mini-Movie and the Square Shorts]] DVDs.
:*Tom Kenny's Top 20 and [[Season 1 (collection)|Season 1]] collections on iTunes.
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:*Tom Kenny's Top 20 and Season 1 collections on iTunes.
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
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*December 1998 or 1999<ref>[[User blog:120d/The Series and Movie Date Proof]]</ref>
*December 1999
 
 
**Before December 23
 
**Before December 23
 
*7:00 a.m.: SpongeBob wakes up
 
*7:00 a.m.: SpongeBob wakes up
 
* 7:30 a.m.: Enters the [[Krusty Krab]]
 
* 7:30 a.m.: Enters the [[Krusty Krab]]
 
* 7:45 a.m.: Enters the [[Barg'N-Mart]]
 
* 7:45 a.m.: Enters the [[Barg'N-Mart]]
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*Before every other Krusty Krab appearance/mentioning, "[[Squid's Visit]]," "[[I Was a Teenage Gary]]," "[[Patrick SmartPants]]," "[[The Thing]]," "[[Pineapple Fever]]," "[[A Friendly Game]]," "[[The Great Snail Race]]," "[[Chocolate with Nuts]]," [[Nicktoons: Battle for Volcano Island]], [[Rock Bottom]], and [[Nicktoons Freeze Frame Frenzy]]
*Before every other Krusty Krab appearance/mentioning
 
*After SpongeBob gets his home, which can be seen during flashback in "[[Truth or Square]]"
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*After SpongeBob gets his home, which can be seen during a flashback in "[[Truth or Square]]"
 
}}
 
}}
 
*This is the first time in which the episode title is mentioned within the episode.
 
*This is the first time in which the episode title is mentioned within the episode.
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*Right before Squidward tells the anchovies to get in a "neat single-file line," one of them says, "Speak up!”
 
*Right before Squidward tells the anchovies to get in a "neat single-file line," one of them says, "Speak up!”
 
*It is revealed that SpongeBob's first words were, "May I take your order?”
 
*It is revealed that SpongeBob's first words were, "May I take your order?”
*It is revealed that SpongeBob built a spatula out of toothpicks in wood shop. This also implies that SpongeBob and Patrick went to school together. (See Boating Buddies)
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*It is revealed that SpongeBob built a spatula out of toothpicks in wood shop. This also implies that SpongeBob and Patrick went to school together.
 
*Normally, when SpongeBob walks, his shoes make a squeaky sound. However, in this episode, it cannot be heard.
 
*Normally, when SpongeBob walks, his shoes make a squeaky sound. However, in this episode, it cannot be heard.
 
*On September 7, 2013, there was a Live script reading with the voices at Universal Studios Hollywood for this episode. The live reading can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtjEqDkE6J0
 
*On September 7, 2013, there was a Live script reading with the voices at Universal Studios Hollywood for this episode. The live reading can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtjEqDkE6J0
 
*This is the first time a song is on the show ([[Livin' in the Sunlight, Lovin' in the Moonlight]]), as well as the first time a character in the show sings a song ([[Barg'N-Mart]] Jingle). However, it is not the first full "long" song sung by a character, that is [[The F.U.N. Song]] in "[[F.U.N.]]"
 
*This is the first time a song is on the show ([[Livin' in the Sunlight, Lovin' in the Moonlight]]), as well as the first time a character in the show sings a song ([[Barg'N-Mart]] Jingle). However, it is not the first full "long" song sung by a character, that is [[The F.U.N. Song]] in "[[F.U.N.]]"
*SpongeBob's bed is on the right side when usually it's on the left side. This also happens in "[[Pickles]]."
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*SpongeBob's bed is on the right side when usually it is on the left side. This also happens in "[[Pickles]]."
 
*There is an old SpongeBob online game based on this episode titled "[[Anchovy Feeding Frenzy]]."
 
*There is an old SpongeBob online game based on this episode titled "[[Anchovy Feeding Frenzy]]."
*In Indonesia, the scene where Krabs and Squidward are nearly killed by angry anchovies before SpongeBob comes to save them, is sometimes shown and sometimes skipped. This is likely due to time constraints due to being aired along with ads which commonly lasts for 5 minutes. This often occurs in other episodes as well that also aired in Indonesia.
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*In Indonesia, the scene where Mr.Krabs and Squidward are nearly killed by angry anchovies before SpongeBob comes to save them, is sometimes shown and sometimes skipped. This is likely due to time constraints due to being aired along with ads which commonly lasts for 5 minutes. This often occurs in other episodes as well that also aired in Indonesia.
 
*The scene were SpongeBob serves up Krabby Patties to the angry anchovies was cut in Italy for unknown reasons.
 
*The scene were SpongeBob serves up Krabby Patties to the angry anchovies was cut in Italy for unknown reasons.
*This episode takes place in December 1999 because the movie reveals that SpongeBob has been given 374 consecutive employee of the month awards and it was revealed that the movie takes place in 2031. If one does math, this means that since the movie takes place in mid-March, SpongeBob gets his job either in December 1999 or Early January 2000. It can be determined that he gets his job in the former because in "[[Christmas Who?]]," Patchy tells the story of how Christmas came to Bikini Bottom as if it had happened in the past. If SpongeBob had gotten his job in 2000, Christmas would have not occurred in the past because SpongeBob is shown to have his job in that episode.
 
 
*The beginning of the episode where SpongeBob says "Today's the big day, Gary," can be seen on a TV in the 2002 comedy [[wikipedia:Orange County (film)|Orange County]].
 
*The beginning of the episode where SpongeBob says "Today's the big day, Gary," can be seen on a TV in the 2002 comedy [[wikipedia:Orange County (film)|Orange County]].
   
 
===Errors===
 
===Errors===
 
*[[Stephen Hillenburg]] in the "Written By" section of the title card was misspelled as 'Stephen Hilleburg.'
 
*[[Stephen Hillenburg]] in the "Written By" section of the title card was misspelled as 'Stephen Hilleburg.'
*Squidward cleans up the graffiti that says "Loser" as a picture of [[Squidward Tentacles|Squidward]] which has an arrow on it, but in the next scene, the arrow is missing. It isn't likely that Squidward cleaned it up since he was looking at SpongeBob at the time.
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*Squidward cleans up the graffiti that says "Loser" as a picture of [[Squidward Tentacles|Squidward]] which has an arrow on it, but in the next scene, the arrow is missing. It is not likely that Squidward cleaned it up since he was looking at SpongeBob at the time.
 
*The last time SpongeBob says, "I'm ready!," his collar turns red.
 
*The last time SpongeBob says, "I'm ready!," his collar turns red.
 
*When SpongeBob walks inside the Krusty Krab and says, ''"I've been waiting my entire life to join the Krusty Krab crew!"'' the Krusty Krab's lights were off. But when SpongeBob says, ''"And now I'm ready!"'' the lights were on. This error later happens again in "[[Your Shoe's Untied]]."
 
*When SpongeBob walks inside the Krusty Krab and says, ''"I've been waiting my entire life to join the Krusty Krab crew!"'' the Krusty Krab's lights were off. But when SpongeBob says, ''"And now I'm ready!"'' the lights were on. This error later happens again in "[[Your Shoe's Untied]]."
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*When SpongeBob bounces, he has no pants or shoes.
 
*When SpongeBob bounces, he has no pants or shoes.
 
*When Patrick says "Who's ready," his eye lids are pink instead of purple.
 
*When Patrick says "Who's ready," his eye lids are pink instead of purple.
*SpongeBob doesn't have a hole on the upper left corner of his head.
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*SpongeBob does not have a hole on the upper left corner of his head.
   
 
==References==
 
==References==
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{{TV.com|help-wanted-reef-blowers-tea-at-the-treedome-53077}}
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLQ8Ol31MWM The original pilot intro]
 
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLQ8Ol31MWM The original pilot intro]
 
 
{{Wikipedia|Help Wanted}}
 
{{Wikipedia|Help Wanted}}
 
 
[[fr:Bienvenue à Bord]]
 
[[fr:Bienvenue à Bord]]
 
[[es:Se busca ayuda]]
 
[[es:Se busca ayuda]]

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Characters

Synopsis

A narrator with a French accent introduces SpongeBob SquarePants, a sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea. The scene moves closer to SpongeBob's pineapple. SpongeBob's foghorn alarm clock rings, waking him up in the morning. He tells his pet, Gary the Snail, that he must be in good shape because this particular day is important. He jumps off his diving board and then lands in his pants. He goes to his exercise room and lifts a barbell, which is actually two stuffed animals on a metal bar. Afterwards, SpongeBob declares that he is ready. He runs outside and down the street to The Krusty Krab, repeatedly saying, "I'm ready" while his neighbor and best friend, Patrick Star, cheers him on.

SpongeBob sees the "Help Wanted" sign on the Krusty Krab window. He then declares that he is ready to obtain the job, which he has dreamed of for years; however, he loses his confidence when he nears the Krusty Krab. Patrick confronts him and quickly convinces him to go for the job, and SpongeBob does so, thereby declaring he is ready three more times. Squidward Tentacles, the head cashier, is cleaning the window, where his head is drawn and "loser" is written above it. Squidward sees that SpongeBob wants the job, and so he runs into the Krusty Krab in an attempt to warn the owner Eugene H. Krabs that SpongeBob does not qualify for the job. However, SpongeBob walks into the Krusty Krab and asks for the job before Squidward can say anything. To get rid of him, Mr. Krabs tells SpongeBob that he can join the Krusty Crew if he passes a "test"—which is to obtain a "hydrodynamic spatula with port and starboard attachments and a turbo-drive" (essentially sending SpongeBob on a wild goose chase) and to not come back until he gets one. SpongeBob then leaves trying to find one with Squidward and Mr. Krabs laughing and believing that SpongeBob will not find the spatula and will never come back.

As soon as SpongeBob leaves, 5 buses drop off a large crowd of hungry anchovies. They barge into the Krusty Krab, demanding Krabby Patties. Trying to keep things in order, Squidward complains about their behavior, and then requests that there be a neat, single-file line in front of the cash register. The anchovies furiously protest, forming a riot of angry anchovies that resembles a stormy sea. This forces Squidward and Mr. Krabs to climb up the mast. Thinking that it is the end for them, they say their goodbyes. Suddenly, SpongeBob arrives, flying with his "hydrodynamic spatula with port and starboard attachments and a turbo-drive" (according to SpongeBob, the Barg’N-Mart only had one in stock). Squidward and Mr. Krabs are flabbergasted at the fact that SpongeBob actually passed the "test." SpongeBob flies into the kitchen and, as fast as he can, SpongeBob makes the patties and satisfies the needs of the angry anchovies.

File:Anchovies.jpg

When the last anchovy gets his Krabby Patty, Mr. Krabs is delighted. He immediately hires SpongeBob, by welcoming him to the Krusty Crew and giving him a nametag. Then, Mr. Krabs calls for three cheers for SpongeBob (to which Squidward unenthusiastically replies "Hooray" all three times). Even though Squidward is upset, Mr. Krabs does not listen to him because he wants to go and count the "booty" he had just made in his office.

At the end, Patrick walks in and asks for a Krabby Patty. SpongeBob then flies into the kitchen and makes a huge stream of Krabby Patties, which hit Patrick and send him flying out of the restaurant. Squidward, in a sarcastic and sing-song tone, tells Mr. Krabs to come see his new employee.

Production

Art

Development

"Help Wanted" was written by series creator Stephen Hillenburg, Derek Drymon and Tim Hill, and was directed by Alan Smart.[1] Hillenburg also functioned as storyboard director, and Drymon worked as storyboard artist.[1][2] He began developing SpongeBob SquarePants into a television series in late 1996 upon the series cancellation of Rocko's Modern Life in 1996.[3][4]

Hillenburg's original idea for the pitch was that the writers would write a storyboard for a possible episode and pitch it to Nicklodeon.[5] One of the original ideas was to write an episode with SpongeBob and Squidward on a road trip, inspired by the 1989 film "Powwow Highway".[5] Eventually, the idea developed while they were working on it but Hillenburg gave up on the storyboard idea for the initial pitch.[5] The crew resurrected the road trip idea during the first season and used a lot of the ideas for an episode called "Pizza Delivery."[5]

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Original storyboard drawn 1997 and was titled "SpongeBoy Ahoy!"

Originally the character was to be named SpongeBoy and the show was to be called SpongeBoy Ahoy!.[6][7] However, the Nickelodeon legal department discovered that the name SpongeBoy was already in use for a mop product.[6][8] This was discovered after voice acting for the original seven-minute pilot was recorded in 1997.[6] Upon finding this out, Hillenburg decided that the character's given name still had to contain "Sponge" so viewers would not mistake the character for a "Cheese Man." Hillenburg decided to use the name "SpongeBob." He chose "SquarePants" as a family name as it referred to the character's square shape and it had a "nice ring to it."[9]

In an interview with Cyma Zarghami, she told "their [Nickelodeon executives'] immediate reaction was to see it again, both because they liked it and it was unlike anything they had ever seen before."[10] Hillenburg said the character construction in the episode was loose. But the character development was already "pretty strong."[11] Cavna rewatched the episode in 2009 and said "so much of the style and polish are already in place."[12][12]

Stephen Hillenburg and Derek Drymon were having dinner and came up with the idea for "Help Wanted" based on an experience Hillenburg had in the Boy Scouts.[5] Hillenburg and writer Tim Hill worked it into an outline.[5] In 1997 while pitching the cartoon to Nickelodeon executives, Stephen Hillenburg donned a Hawaiian shirt, brought along an "underwater terrarium with models of the characters," and Hawaiian music to set the theme. The setup was described by Nick executive Eric Coleman as "pretty amazing."[13] When given money and 2 weeks to write the pilot episode ("Help Wanted"), Hillenburg, Derek Drymon, and Nick Jennings returned with – described by Nickelodeon official Albie Hecht – "a performance [I] wish [I] had on tape."[14] Although described as stressful by executive producer Derek Drymon, the pitch went "very well"; Kevin Kay and Hecht had to step outside because they were "exhausted from laughing," making the cartoonists worried.[14] With help from Tim Hill and art director Nick Jennings, Hillenburg finished the pitch and sold SpongeBob SquarePants to Nickelodeon.[5] Drymon said "the network approved it—so we were ready to go."[5]

SpongeBob SquarePants aired this as the first episode along with "Reef Blower/Tea at the Treedome" on May 1, 1999, following the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.[15][16][17] The series later made its "official" debut on July 17, 1999 with the second episode "Bubblestand / Ripped Pants." This episode was reaired on July 24 along with "Reef Blower /Tea at the Treedome" to consider it official.[15][16][17]

Animation

The pilot episode was made and recorded in 1997, so it has many differences to the rest of the series. However, the original version of the episode had many other minor differences corrected later. For example, this is the only episode where SpongeBob's bed is on the right (excluding "Pickles" and "Employee of the Month"), and his blanket is solid blue, as opposed to purple with flowers.

Differences in voices are another example. SpongeBob's voice is slightly lower and Patrick's is deeper.

Designs and colors for characters are also different.

  • SpongeBob has fewer holes than in newer episodes. He also looks a little bit fatter.
  • Mr. Krabs' eyelids are bright pink as opposed to red.
  • Patrick's pants are in a slightly different color, not to mention he looks slightly chubbier.
  • Squidward's complexion is paler, his laugh is different, the comedic "splat" sound is different, and his nose does not puff in and out when he laughs.
  • Gary's eye pupils are red dots and his irises are smaller, he lacks eyelashes, and he has a higher, somewhat squeakier tone of voice in the "meow" that sounds a little closer to a realistic cat's meow – although Tom Kenny claims to use a new "meow" for each episode (where Gary is shown meowing).

And other things:

  • The animation used for the bubble transitions are much choppier.
  • Squidward appears to have rows of bamboo poles behind his house.
  • There is only one window in the front of SpongeBob's house. Some other early episodes also show SpongeBob's house with only one window.

The changes were made when the series officially aired.

Music

"Livin' in the Sunlight, Lovin' in the Moonlight" was used in this episode, but because of copyright issues, the pilot episode was not on the The Complete 1st Season. However, this episode appears on a few later DVDs. The episode appeared as the episode also features SpongeBob singing a Barg'N-Mart jingle.

 ) Production music
 ) Original music
 ) SpongeBob music

  Hawaiian Train - Victor Cavini [title card]
  Aloha Oe - Hans Haider, Queen Lili'uokalani [opening]
  Honolulu March (Version 1) - Hans Haider ["Today's the big day, Gary."]
  The Land is Ours - Gregor F. Narholz [ SpongeBob lifting weights]
  Grand Orchestral Fanfare - Gregor F. Narholz [SpongeBob lifting weights]
  Honolulu March (Version 1) - Hans Haider ["I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready..."]
  Next Door Neighbour - Rick Cassman, Vyv's Hope-Scott ["The Krusty Krab, home of the Krabby Patty."]
  The Land is Ours - Gregor F. Narholz [Patrick Star encourages SpongeBob]
  Grand Orchestral Fanfare - Gregor F. Narholz ["Who's a big yellow cube with holes?"]
  Honolulu March (Version 1) - Hans Haider [SpongeBob runs to the Krusty Krab]
  Oyster Girls - Robert Alexander White ["Permission to come aboard, captain!"]
  The Rake Hornpipe - Robert Alexander White [Eugene H. Krabs gives SpongeBob a test]
  Bartmania (a) - Guy Moon ["That sounded like hatch doors."]
  Menace from the Deep - Robert Cornford ["That smell... a kind of smelly smell."]
  Bartmania (a) - Guy Moon [anchovies rush in]
  Death Trap - Gregor F. Narholz ["Batten down the hatches, Mr. Squidward!"]
  Battle at Sea - Johnny Pearson ["Climb, Mr. Squidward! Climb!"]
  Reach for the Stars - Richard A. Harvey [SpongeBob returns]
  The Main Event - Gregor F. Narholz [hydrodynamic spatula revealed]
  Livin' in the Sunlight, Lovin' in the Moonlight - Tiny Tim [Montage of SpongeBob making Krabby Patties/ending]

Release

Help Wanted, along with "Reef Blower" and "Tea at the Treedome," premiered on Nickelodeon on May 1, 1999, alongside the 1999 Kids' Choice Awards. Later, three other episodes premiered the same day as the awards show: "Krusty Towers," "Planet of the Jellyfish," and "Kenny the Cat."

This episode was released on the following DVDs: (due to copyright issues, it was not released on the The Complete 1st Season box set.)

Reception

  • As of August 4, 2015, The Internet Movie Database (IMDB) gives this episode a rating of 8.6/10 based on 499 ratings by users.[18] TV.com users give this episode a rating of 8.7/10 based on 448 votes.[19]
  • This episode ranks #1 on Tom Kenny's Top 20 collection on iTunes.
  • In fan-voted SpongeBob SquarePants marathons, "Help Wanted" was ranked #24 during the Best Day Ever event from November 9–10, 2006 and #6 during The Ultimate SpongeBob SpongeBash event from July 17–19, 2009.
  • This episode is available on the:

Trivia

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  • This is the first time in which the episode title is mentioned within the episode.
  • SpongeBob had a pet scallop that he kept in a birdcage. This scallop can also be seen in "Missing Identity" and "Pineapple Fever."
  • If one listens closely, the Honolulu March soundtrack is repeated twice.
  • This is one of the 7 episodes in which the 1986-2002 Paramount logo is plastered with the 2002-2011 Paramount logo. The others are "Squeaky Boots," "F.U.N.," "Squidward the Unfriendly Ghost," "Employee of the Month," "Karate Choppers," and "Rock Bottom."
  • This is SpongeBob's first appearance in the series.
  • Right before Squidward tells the anchovies to get in a "neat single-file line," one of them says, "Speak up!”
  • It is revealed that SpongeBob's first words were, "May I take your order?”
  • It is revealed that SpongeBob built a spatula out of toothpicks in wood shop. This also implies that SpongeBob and Patrick went to school together.
  • Normally, when SpongeBob walks, his shoes make a squeaky sound. However, in this episode, it cannot be heard.
  • On September 7, 2013, there was a Live script reading with the voices at Universal Studios Hollywood for this episode. The live reading can be viewed here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtjEqDkE6J0
  • This is the first time a song is on the show (Livin' in the Sunlight, Lovin' in the Moonlight), as well as the first time a character in the show sings a song (Barg'N-Mart Jingle). However, it is not the first full "long" song sung by a character, that is The F.U.N. Song in "F.U.N."
  • SpongeBob's bed is on the right side when usually it is on the left side. This also happens in "Pickles."
  • There is an old SpongeBob online game based on this episode titled "Anchovy Feeding Frenzy."
  • In Indonesia, the scene where Mr.Krabs and Squidward are nearly killed by angry anchovies before SpongeBob comes to save them, is sometimes shown and sometimes skipped. This is likely due to time constraints due to being aired along with ads which commonly lasts for 5 minutes. This often occurs in other episodes as well that also aired in Indonesia.
  • The scene were SpongeBob serves up Krabby Patties to the angry anchovies was cut in Italy for unknown reasons.
  • The beginning of the episode where SpongeBob says "Today's the big day, Gary," can be seen on a TV in the 2002 comedy Orange County.

Errors

  • Stephen Hillenburg in the "Written By" section of the title card was misspelled as 'Stephen Hilleburg.'
  • Squidward cleans up the graffiti that says "Loser" as a picture of Squidward which has an arrow on it, but in the next scene, the arrow is missing. It is not likely that Squidward cleaned it up since he was looking at SpongeBob at the time.
  • The last time SpongeBob says, "I'm ready!," his collar turns red.
  • When SpongeBob walks inside the Krusty Krab and says, "I've been waiting my entire life to join the Krusty Krab crew!" the Krusty Krab's lights were off. But when SpongeBob says, "And now I'm ready!" the lights were on. This error later happens again in "Your Shoe's Untied."
  • In the Krusty Krab, all doors to the left of the cash register aren't there. When Mr. Krabs goes to his office, he goes to the right.
  • When Mr. Krabs jumps every time he says, "Hip, hip!," his white undershirt disappears for less than a second.
  • When SpongeBob arrived with the Hydro-Spatula, Squidward's skin changes from blue to white.
  • When SpongeBob bounces, he has no pants or shoes.
  • When Patrick says "Who's ready," his eye lids are pink instead of purple.
  • SpongeBob does not have a hole on the upper left corner of his head.

References

  1. ^ a b SpongeBob SquarePants: 10 Happiest Moments. DVD. Paramount Home Entertainment, 2010.
  2. ^ Mavis, Paul (September 16, 2010). SpongeBob SquarePants: 10 Happiest Moments. DVD Talk. Retrieved on September 20, 2013.
  3. ^ Hillenburg, Stephen (2003). The Origin of SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete First Season (DVD). Paramount Home Entertainment. 
  4. ^ Banks, p. 9
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h Drymon, Derek. "The Oral History of SpongeBob SquarePants", Hogan's Alley #17, Bull Moose Publishing Corporation. Retrieved on September 21, 2012. 
  6. ^ a b c Farhat, Basima (Interviewer) (December 5, 2006) (mp3). Tom Kenny: Voice of SpongeBob SquarePants - Interview (Radio production). The People Speak Radio. http://www.thepeoplespeakradio.net/archives/mp3/tps-2006-12-05-kenny.mp3. Retrieved November 8, 2008. 
  7. ^ Pittenger, Kenny. "The Oral History of SpongeBob SquarePants", Hogan's Alley #17, Bull Moose Publishing Corporation. Retrieved on September 21, 2012. 
  8. ^ Banks 2004, p. 31
  9. ^ Neuwirth 2003, p. 51
  10. ^ Bauder, David (July 13, 2009). SpongeBob Turns 10 Valued At $8 Billion. Huffington Post. Retrieved on May 22, 2013.
  11. ^ Cavna, Michael (July 14, 2009). The Top Five 'SpongeBob' Episodes: We Pick 'Em. The Washington Post. Retrieved on May 28, 2013.
  12. ^ a b Cavna, Michael (July 14, 2009). The Interview: 'SpongeBob' Creator Stephen Hillenburg. The Washington Post. Retrieved on May 28, 2013.
  13. ^ Coleman, Eric (2003). The Origin of SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete First Season (DVD). Paramount Home Entertainment. 
  14. ^ a b Hecht, Albie (2003). The Origin of SpongeBob SquarePants. SpongeBob SquarePants: The Complete First Season (DVD). Paramount Home Entertainment. 
  15. ^ a b SpongeBob Coming Soon. Zap 2 It (1999-05-31). Retrieved on 2008-04-27.
  16. ^ a b Gates, Anita. "Television / Radio; The Tide Pool as Talent Pool (It Had to Happen)", The New York Times, 1999-07-11. Retrieved on 2008-04-26. 
  17. ^ a b Banks, p. 8
  18. ^ IMDB rating
  19. ^ TV rating

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