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'''Edison''' is a friend of both [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] and their roommate in [[Mario Brothers Plumbing]] in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' Despite living in Mario Brothers Plumbing, Edison is rarely there, and when he is, | {{character infobox | ||
|image=[[File:Edison.jpg|250px]] | |||
|species=Human | |||
|first_appearance=''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' ("[[Day of the Orphan]]") (1989) | |||
|latest_appearance=''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' ("[[Captain Lou Is Missing]]") (1989) | |||
|latest_portrayal={{wp|Maurice LaMarche}} (1989) | |||
}} | |||
'''Edison''' is a friend of both [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]] and their roommate in [[Mario Brothers Plumbing]] in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' Despite living in Mario Brothers Plumbing, Edison is rarely there, and when he is, it is usually only briefly. Edison can most commonly be found in the walls of Mario Brothers Plumbing or a manhole in the floor, which apparently leads outside into [[Flatbush]]. Edison has an exceptionally odd appearance, his face being mostly covered by his goggles and mop-like hair, Edison is also always shown wearing a construction helmet with a light attached to it too. In contrast to Mario and Luigi, who are plumbers, Edison is an electrician. | |||
Edison is named after the famed inventor [[Thomas Edison]], who is best known for having invented the incandescent lamp or lightbulb. He may also be named after {{wp|Consolidated Edison|Con Ed}}, the power company for most of New York. | |||
==History== | |||
==="[[Day of the Orphan]]"=== | |||
[[File:EdisonPlayingChessWithLuigi.jpg|thumb|Edison playing chess with Luigi]] | |||
The first appearance of Edison in ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' is in the show's second live-action segment, "[[Day of the Orphan]]"; here, Edison acts as Luigi’s opponent in a game of chess, which Edison is extremely slow in playing. Eventually becoming annoyed with Edison’s indecisive chess playing, Luigi makes him make a move, which Luigi believes to be a bad one and counters. Edison manages to win the chess match by making his own counter to Luigi's though, and as Luigi stands dumbstruck after having lost the chess game, Edison begins to gloat. | |||
==="[[Magic's Magic]]"=== | |||
In "[[Magic's Magic]]," Edison makes a brief appearance, where he and Luigi play in a two-on-one basketball game against Mario, while the two plumbers are awaiting the arrival of [[Magic Johnson]]. Although Mario stands between Luigi and the net, Luigi is able to pass the ball to Edison, who wins the game with a slam dunk. | |||
==="[[Cher's Poochie]]"=== | |||
Edison briefly appears in "[[Cher's Poochie]]," helping Mario assemble his [[Pizza Transformer]]. After being given some cables by Mario, Edison travels through his manhole and through the wall of Mario Brothers Plumbing and plugs in the cables, which are attached to the Pizza Transformer, for Mario. | |||
==="[[Wild Thing]]"=== | |||
In "[[Wild Thing]]," Edison repairs the electricity to the Mario Brothers Plumbing so it could last long enough for the whole weekend. | |||
== | ==="[[Time Out Luigi]]"=== | ||
In "[[Time Out Luigi]]," after Mario causes a blackout in Mario Brothers Plumbing when trying to remove a [[strange watch]] from Luigi's wrist, Edison (with the light on his helmet on) bursts out of his manhole and asks Mario why the apartment had rumbled a few seconds ago and why the lights are out. | |||
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{{ | ==="[[Treasure of the Sierra Brooklyn]]"=== | ||
{{ | While not appearing in the actual segment, he is mentioned by Luigi when the lights in Mario Brothers Plumbing go out after he removes some wires. | ||
==="[[Captain Lou Is Missing]]"=== | |||
In "[[Captain Lou Is Missing]]," Edison has a very minor role as a member of the search team that Mario, Luigi, and [[Cyndi Lauper]] organize at Mario Brothers Plumbing. | |||
==Names in other languages== | |||
{{foreign names | |||
|Ger=Edison | |||
|GerC=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPiV43Hgyvc&list=PLn0Cm-QzTZcYMFil7DnnbYQJlk7qccB4H&index=17 The Super Mario Bros Super Show! Folge 15.1 Wild Thing]</ref> | |||
|Ita=Edison | |||
|ItaC=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b44Ct3A_wVg&list=PLcGZc7g30V1szpfz3uw4SZIma9VbA33Bo&index=3 Super Mario bros super show ita 1x01 Vola!Vola!]</ref> | |||
|Nor=Edison | |||
|NorC=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4058G--6iXo&list=PLW8yg18mYSRjYvdGjC1PIyxwl9PDwarRy&index=12 The Super Mario Bros Super Show S01E14 - Brooklyn Bound/Cher's Poochie (Norsk Fox Kids Dub)]</ref> | |||
|Rus=Эдисон | |||
|RusR=Èdison | |||
|RusM=Edison | |||
|RusC=<ref>[https://vkvideo.ru/video-172945929_456240437 Выпуск 1: Эпизод 2]</ref> | |||
|Swe=Edison | |||
|SweC=<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brbGzytpy_w&list=PLxFcguXyn2Grbnw36XbvyC7QL9TrshARQ SMBSS: The Legend of Zelda - Episode 3 - Swedish]</ref> | |||
}} | |||
==References== | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:38, January 5, 2025
- Not to be confused with Thomas Edison.
| Edison | |
|---|---|
| |
| Species | Human |
| First appearance | The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! ("Day of the Orphan") (1989) |
| Latest appearance | The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! ("Captain Lou Is Missing") (1989) |
| Latest portrayal | Maurice LaMarche (1989) |
Edison is a friend of both Mario and Luigi and their roommate in Mario Brothers Plumbing in The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! Despite living in Mario Brothers Plumbing, Edison is rarely there, and when he is, it is usually only briefly. Edison can most commonly be found in the walls of Mario Brothers Plumbing or a manhole in the floor, which apparently leads outside into Flatbush. Edison has an exceptionally odd appearance, his face being mostly covered by his goggles and mop-like hair, Edison is also always shown wearing a construction helmet with a light attached to it too. In contrast to Mario and Luigi, who are plumbers, Edison is an electrician.
Edison is named after the famed inventor Thomas Edison, who is best known for having invented the incandescent lamp or lightbulb. He may also be named after Con Ed, the power company for most of New York.
History[edit]
"Day of the Orphan"[edit]
The first appearance of Edison in The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! is in the show's second live-action segment, "Day of the Orphan"; here, Edison acts as Luigi’s opponent in a game of chess, which Edison is extremely slow in playing. Eventually becoming annoyed with Edison’s indecisive chess playing, Luigi makes him make a move, which Luigi believes to be a bad one and counters. Edison manages to win the chess match by making his own counter to Luigi's though, and as Luigi stands dumbstruck after having lost the chess game, Edison begins to gloat.
"Magic's Magic"[edit]
In "Magic's Magic," Edison makes a brief appearance, where he and Luigi play in a two-on-one basketball game against Mario, while the two plumbers are awaiting the arrival of Magic Johnson. Although Mario stands between Luigi and the net, Luigi is able to pass the ball to Edison, who wins the game with a slam dunk.
"Cher's Poochie"[edit]
Edison briefly appears in "Cher's Poochie," helping Mario assemble his Pizza Transformer. After being given some cables by Mario, Edison travels through his manhole and through the wall of Mario Brothers Plumbing and plugs in the cables, which are attached to the Pizza Transformer, for Mario.
"Wild Thing"[edit]
In "Wild Thing," Edison repairs the electricity to the Mario Brothers Plumbing so it could last long enough for the whole weekend.
"Time Out Luigi"[edit]
In "Time Out Luigi," after Mario causes a blackout in Mario Brothers Plumbing when trying to remove a strange watch from Luigi's wrist, Edison (with the light on his helmet on) bursts out of his manhole and asks Mario why the apartment had rumbled a few seconds ago and why the lights are out.
"Treasure of the Sierra Brooklyn"[edit]
While not appearing in the actual segment, he is mentioned by Luigi when the lights in Mario Brothers Plumbing go out after he removes some wires.
"Captain Lou Is Missing"[edit]
In "Captain Lou Is Missing," Edison has a very minor role as a member of the search team that Mario, Luigi, and Cyndi Lauper organize at Mario Brothers Plumbing.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| German | Edison[1] | - | |
| Italian | Edison[2] | - | |
| Norwegian | Edison[3] | - | |
| Russian | Эдисон[4] Èdison |
Edison | |
| Swedish | Edison[5] | - |
References[edit]
| The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! (live-action segments) | |
|---|---|
| Mario Brothers Plumbing | aBelle • Clog • CooKoo Bird • Edison • Luigi • Mario • Ratagator • Scarecrow |
| Guests | Albert Einstein • Alligator Dundee • Angelica • Aunt Luigeena • Boris • Brian Bonsall • Captain Lou Albano • Cher • Count Zoltan Dracula • Cyndi Lauper • David Horowitz • Doc Freud • Dr. Frankenstein • Dr. Sigmund Fruitcake • Dr. Toby • E.C. • Ellie Mae • Elvira • Elvis Presley • Ernie Hudson • Exterminator • Frankenstein's Monster • Fred Van Winkle • George Washington • Grandma Mario • HAL 9001 • Harry Blackstone Jr. • Howard Stevens • Ike • Imperial Poobah • Inspector Gadget • Inspector Klean • Jim Lange • Jodie • Kenneth • Little Robert • Liz • Luigeena • Luigi's girlfriend • Lyle Alzado • Mad Donna • Madam AGoGo • Magic Johnson • Mama Mario • Marianne • Marilyn • Mario Joe and Luigi Bob • Mikhail S. Gorbachev • Monster • Mr. Gibbel • Mr. President • Mrs. Gammliss • Mrs. Periwinkle • Nick • Nicole Eggert • Obi-Wan Cannoli • Pam Matteson • Patty • Patty's mother and father • Pietro • Poochie • Ralph Washington • Rob Stone • Rowdy Roddy Piper • Roxanne • Sgt. Slaughter • Shabba-Doo • Slime Ghost • Super Plant • Susanna Ross • Tawny Tyler • Ted Bull • The Old Psychic Lady with the Evil Eye Who Reads Fortunes and Knows Everything Before It Happens • Tommy Lasagna • Tulio • Vincent Van Gook • Willy White • Young McDonald |
| Objects, items, etc. | Curse of Celero • Mario Brothers Clog Cleaner • Mario Brothers Plant Food • Movie Macabre • Pizza Transformer • Roseitis • Secret Chippie Decoder Ring • Steam-O-Matic • Strange watch • Super Plant Growth Formula • Veggieitis |
| Miscellaneous | Gallery • Home media releases • Quotes • Songs • Staff • Super Mario Bros.: Favorite Mushroom Party Hits!!! |
