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The Middleman :: The Sino-Mexican Revelation (01x03)

 
Episode Information
 
Title: The Sino-Mexican Revelation
Episode #: 01x03
Original Airdate: Monday June 30th, 2008
7.5/10 (11 Votes cast)
Episode Crew
Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik
Story: Javier Grillo-Marxuach
Teleplay: Javier Grillo-Marxuach
 
Episode Summary
 
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While the Middleman investigates a diamond theft, Wendy goes to the airport to pick up Sensei Ping, her soon-to-be martial arts trainer. But when Mexican wrestlers kidnap the martial arts master and abduct the Middleman, Wendy must make her way to Yucatan to save them.
 
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Guest Stars
 
Guest Stars
Brendan HinesplayedTyler FordRecurring (first appearance)
Benny NievesplayedEl Maestro De Ceremonias 
Mark DacascosplayedSensei Ping 
Co-Guest Stars
Guy AleplayedIsraeli Museum Curator 
Armando CosioplayedEl Glotón 
Christopher T. WoodplayedDoctor 
 
Main Cast
 
Matt KeeslarplayedThe Middleman
Natalie Morales (2)playedWendy Watson
Brit MorganplayedLacey Thornfield
Mary Pat GleasonplayedIda
Jake SmollettplayedNoser
 
Featured Songs
 
ArtistSong TitlePlayed When
The Go FindBeautiful Nightas the Middleman visits Lacey and Wendy
Senor FlavioLucha Libre Lovers 
 
Episode Quotes
 
Wendy: When we graduated art school, we swore two things. No more underwear-stealing boyfriends...
Lacey: What was it with those guys, we were like magnets!
Wendy: …and no more waitressing.
 
Ida: It’s worth more bread than the two of you meatsocks make put together.
Wendy: See, that’s why I’m an artist and you’re a soulless android from outer space masquerading as a cranky librarian.
 
Israeli Museum Curator: (in Hebrew) Are you a product of the Kibbutz movement like me?
The Middleman: A man asked me that question once. I kicked his male reproductive organs into his watch pocket. Now he must check the time whenever he wishes to copulate.
 
The Middleman: You’re not ready.
Wendy: To pick up a surly Asian guy at an airport? You just described three of my last four relationships.
 
Wendy: Uh, Sensei Ping. Like an unborn lotus festering in the mud waiting to blossom, I come to you with humble greetings to beseech your guidance
Sensei Ping: (laughs) Did the Middleman tell you to recite the most hallowed verse of greetings to Sensei Ping?
Wendy: Uh, yes.
Sensei Ping: He is such a comedian. You know, most of us masters of the martial arts are really very laid back.
Wendy: Really?
Sensei Ping: No! (slaps her)
 
Sensei Ping: Do not speak unless you are spoken too. And never, ever let Sensei Ping’s bags touch pavement.
 
Sensei Ping: Sensei Ping has never known such indignity. This mode of conveyance is beneath anyone who walks upright. Auto smells like something that was drained from a bowel.
 
Wendy: Uh, Sensei Ping…
Sensei Ping: That is my name. Do not wear it out.
 
Wendy: Uh, why is my car being surrounded by a bunch of lucha libre wrestlers?
Sensei Ping: That is a very long story for another day, my impudent young weasel.
 
The Middleman: Well la-di-da, Dubbie. You must be mistaking the Clan of the Pointed Stick for one of the rational societies of paranoid martial artists.
 
Lacey: Are things bad with Sexy Boss Man?
Wendy: Must you call him that? Must you?
Lacey: Yes, I must.
 
Ida: Don’t pee on my leg and tell me it’s raining.
 
Wendy: Bail? Parachute? How will I get back?
Ida: You’ll either be dead or you’ll rescue the Middleman and Sensei Ping, kill all the wrestlers in your way, and jack whatever plane they used to get here. What, you never watched a Bond flick?
 
The Middleman: You may want to unhook your parachute, it cramps your style.
Wendy: Oh shut up.
 
 
Cultural References
 
Tyler: Stone Cold and Hollywood Hogan have nothing on them for devious cunning.

Referencing the two famous American wrestlers.
 
Sensei Ping's death duel

Among the battle scenes is one featuring the Rock'em Sock'em Robots. Originally put out by Marx Toys and currently owned by Mattel, this game features a red and blue robot, their feet fastened to the a yellow boxing ring. Each player has a pair of joysticks with buttons which they use to control their robot and punch their opponent. You "win" by hitting the opposing robot's head and causing it to spring up.


 
 
Episode References
 
Running Gag: different time zones with each caption

9:15 AM Pacific Daylight Savings Time
2:30 PM Newfoundland Daylight Time
8:05 AM Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time
10:30 PM Moscow Daylight Time
9:50 PM Mitteleuropaische Sommerz
5:00 AM Japan Standard Time
9:30 PM Greenwich Mean Time
2:33 PM Pacific Daylight Savings Time (North America)
2:45 PM Heure Normale Du Yukon
5:00 AM India Time Zone
11:40 PM Coordinated Universal Time
9:32 AM Australian Central Daylight Time
4:00 PM Charlie Time
10:45 AM Heure Avancée de l'est
5:10 PM Alaska Standard Time
12:35 AM Zulu Time
 
 
Other Episode Crew
 
CreatorJavier Grillo-Marxuach
Executive ProducerJavier Grillo-Marxuach  |  John Ziffren
Co-Executive ProducerHans Beimler
Supervising ProducerJeremiah S. Chechik
ProducerJon Paré
Co-ProducerSarah Watson
Associate ProducerShane Keller
Production DesignerNaomi Slodki
EditorRaul Davalos
CastingMichael Nicolo  |  Anya Coloff  |  Amy McIntyre Britt
Unit Production ManagerJon Paré
First Assistant DirectorRichard W. Abramitis
Second Assistant DirectorMelody Beam
MusicTree Adams
Music EditorPeymon Maskan
Music SupervisorAllison Clark
Costume DesignerDanielle Launzel
Key GripBen Beaird
Camera OperatorMichael Gfelner  |  Allen D. Easton
Set DesignerJudi Giovanni
Location ManagerBriana Burke
Transportation CoordinatorMalcolm Mazer
Property MasterGregory Edgar
Construction CoordinatorStar Fields
Production Sound MixerBuck Robinson
Script SupervisorNancy Solomon
Production CoordinatorMelanie E. Gonzalez
Script CoordinatorNeil Levin
Assistant EditorAlbert Coleman  |  Susan Godfrey (2)
Post Production SupervisorKeith Patterson
Supervising Sound EditorMark Friedgen
GafferKeith Roverud
Director of PhotographyJohn C. Newby
Story EditorAndy Reaser
Stunt CoordinatorGregory J. Barnett
Based On The Works OfJavier Grillo-Marxuach  |  Les McClaine
Costume SupervisorRochelle Best
Main Title ThemeTree Adams
Visual Effects SupervisorStephen Lebed
Department Head HairDanny Goldstein
Department Head Make-upKimber Eastwood
Special Effects CoordinatorRandy Cabral
Production ControllerBrett D. Born
Special Effects Make-upTodd Tucker
 
 
Episode Notes
 
 
 
Episode Goofs
 
 
 
Analysis
 
 

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