Morphylogeny

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

#73: MMPR 213: "Green No More, Part II".

Features Footage from:
Zyuranger, episodes 17, 21, 22, 34;
Dairanger, episodes 1, 5, 8, 9, 10, 20, 30, 31, 37, 38, 46, 48, 50;
and episodes 9, 22, 23, & 25 of Zyu2.

The complete program, from "Last Time on" to end of Saban logo, lasts roughly 20:49;05.

"Last Time on" segment is about :30; by itself.

Opening is about 1:00;00 by itself.

Ending is about 0:30; by itself.


Opening Credits

Source Description Edit Note

Zordon Face 1.

Medium shot.

Number of uses this episode: 3.

Zordon Face 2.

Close shot.

Number of uses this episode: 2.

Source Description Edit Note
Original stock.

Command Center exterior, ground level angle.

Finally, the first new establishing shot of the CC since the pilot!; Fades in from black, out to next shot, force field effect added.

Original stock.

Side angle on Alpha at center of console, glancing down and typing on small keypad, then stopping typing, looking up and raising arms at elbows and nodding, before resuming typing, before reaching right arm over to press a different button.

New stuff from MMPR 140 shoot of similar shot; fades in from prior.

MMPR 140.

Alpha turns from side console, holding a piece of paper, and walks closer to us, raising arms and talking to our upper left for a moment. As camera pushes in on him, he looks at the paper, talking, raising arm.

Recycled.

MMPR 140.

Continued, close on Alpha as he holds up printout, talking, raising arm and touching dome.

Recycled, but maybe a little longer.

MMPR 206.

Zoom in on Green Ranger as he hits Z-Putty in chest, then grabs and pitches him over his shoulder.

Recycled; altered to fit in flame-screen.

MMPR 206.

Green Ranger hurtles Z-Putty into the air at the camera, zoom in over it on him posing.

Recycled; altered to fit in flame-screen.

ZYU2 #22.

Having just struck Yellow Ranger, Invenusable Flytrap gets kicked by Green, but blocks it, then hits back, Green blocks it.

Not used in 209 likely due to signs of civilization in background; Slowed; Altered to fit in flame-screen.

ZYU #34.

Close on Green Ranger as he lowers arms then leaps up.

Recycled; Altered to fit in flame-screen.

ZYU #17.

Green Ranger dives over the camera, across the sky.

Recycled; Altered to fit in flame-screen.

ZYU #21.

Closer on the bubbling waters, as the head of the Dragonzord rises from beneath the waves.

Recycled; Mirror-flipped; Fades in; Altered to fit in flame-screen.

ZYU #21.

Water sprays through the air as Dragonzord's tail tip lifts up out of the sea and is flung at camera.

Recycled; Mirror-flipped; Fades in; Altered to fit in flame-screen.

ZYU #21.

Far shot of Dragonzord standing in the unsettled waters behind the seaport, leaning back and reaching out.

Recycled; Mirror-flipped; Fades in; Altered to fit in flame-screen.

ZYU2 #25.

Pan up giant Turban Shell as he strolls through the city, zoom out as he pauses and turns to our left.

Altered to fit in Billy's TV.

ZYU2 #25.

Facing our left, Turban Shell leans back and laughs, sharp zoom in as he points to our left, then gestures to chest before raising arms up for a second.

Altered to fit in Billy's TV.

ZYU2 #25.

Upward angle, as Turban Shell steps forth, then wipes mouth area with both hands then is about to reach down.

Altered to fit in Billy's TV.

ZYU2 #25.

Close on Turban Shell's face, his whole head white and iced over, as he clutches his forehead.

Altered to fit in Billy's TV.

MMPR 203.

Downward angle on Lunar Palace, Zedd's balcony, with a bit of the red sands of Nemesis.

Recycled, but with added red sands; Transitions in; Fades out.

MMPR 209.

Close on Zedd as he sits on throne, talking while raises right hand up and gesturing fingers. Soon, Zedd stands up from his throne, walks down the steps and approaches the nodding Goldar, pointing at him briefly. Goldar nods some more, then raises left hand, motioning arm while talking to Zedd. Zedd then pushes his hand down and points at him grimly, causing Goldar to sink his head in shame and nod, until Zedd gets angry, causing his minion to straight up sharply at attention, shaken. Zedd then turns, zoom in past nodding Goldar, as the overlord marches up the balcony stairs, whipping staff around.

Recycled, but runs fully uncut at both ends for first time; Not to be confused with alternate take from 205; Transitions out via page-flip effect.

ZYU2 #25.

Turban Shell pats stomach with both hands, then rubs it, before turning away.

Altered to fit in Billy's TV.

MMPR 108 & 110.

Camera slowly lowers to the ground as Alpha looks upward, walking in place with arms held up at elbows, lower hands and raising them while talking briefly. Once the camera reaches the bottom, Alpha begins to turn around.

Recycled; Altered to fit in Billy's computer.

MMPR 108.

Camera slowly lowers to the ground as Alpha looks upward, walking in place with arms held up at elbows, lowers hands and raising them while talking briefly.

Recycled, cuts in middle where prior shot started; Altered to fit in Billy's computer.

MMPR 101, MMPR 118 & ZYU #02.

Standard morphing sequence, all six.

Recycled. White flash after Tommy; Fades to white.

ZYU2 #9.

Red, Green, Black, Blue, Yellow, and Pink Rangers flip over the camera under a blue, sunny sky.

Recycled.

ZYU2 #25.

Facing our left, Turban Shell leans back and laughs, sharp zoom in as he points to our left, then gestures to chest before raising arms up for a second.

Recycled, but unaltered.

ZYU2 #23.

The five Rangers step back in reaction to the monster, then turn to our upper right, raise arms and summon.

Recycled.

DAI #01.

Bluish-white lightning strikes down diagonally, repeatedly, against dangerously dark and storm skies.

Recycled; White flash before it.

ZYU #22.

Close on Black Ranger, as he goes from posing to our left, to posing to our right, all three motions.

Recycled.

MMPR 203.

Mastodon Dinozord charges to our left along mountainous terrain, suddenly gets struck by lightning, and morphs into Lion Thunderzord.

Recycled.

ZYU #22.

Close on Pink Ranger, raising both arms at sides then crossing at the wrist in front of chest, bending down and throwing arms back like wings before standing back up and crossing arms as she holds right arm up and back while left hand is held poised near waist.

Recycled.

MMPR 203.

Pterodactyl Dinozord flies to our left along mountainous terrain, suddenly gets struck by lightning, and morphs into Firebird Thunderzord.

Recycled.

ZYU #22.

Close on Blue Ranger, crossing arms in front of face before posing down in a crouch, then another to our left.

Recycled.

MMPR 203.

Triceratops Dinozord glides to our left along mountainous terrain, suddenly gets struck by lightning, and morphs into Unicorn Thunderzord.

Recycled.

ZYU #22.

Close on Yellow Ranger, punches left hand forth, right hand down, left hand down with right arm up behind her in a pose. Then quickly punches with right hand downward, before thrusting left hand outward, right arm curled behind.

Recycled.

MMPR 203.

Sabertooth Tiger Dinozord races to our left along mountainous terrain, suddenly gets struck by lightning, and morphs into Griffin Thunderzord.

Recycled.

ZYU #22.

Close on Red Ranger, posing with arms up, crossing to a pose to our left, then a final one to our right.

Recycled.

MMPR 203.

Tyrannosaurus Dinozord marches to our left along mountainous terrain, suddenly gets struck by lightning, and morphs into Red Dragon Thunderzord.

Recycled; White flash after it.

DAI #01.

Close side angle upward shot of Red Dragon Thunderzord soaring into the stormy heavens, roaring as its long neck stretches to the far upper left.

Recycled.

DAI #01.

Red Dragon Thunderzord passes closely in front of the camera, heading to our upper left, curling about as bluish lightning crackles amid the storm clouds.

Recycled.

DAI #01.

Extreme close-up of Red Dragon Thunderzord's head as it comes into frame and opens its jaws, roaring as lightning flashes to illuminate it.

Recycled.

DAI #20.

Unicorn Thunderzord glides across the mountainous terrain, whinnying and lifting head up, then down.

Recycled.

DAI #20.

Lion Thunderzord glides across the mountainous terrain, thrusting paws in and out, roaring.

Recycled.

DAI #20.

Griffin Thunderzord glides across the mountainous terrain, leaning neck back, snarling, then leaning forth.

Recycled.

DAI #20.

Firebird Thunderzord flies through the air, flapping swings slowly amid the mist.

Recycled.

DAI #20.

The five Thunderzords race along the mountainous terrain together, slightly wider shot.

Recycled.

DAI #30.

Red Dragon Thunderzord curls through the air above the mountainous terrain, a tiny Red Ranger riding atop its head.

Recycled.

DAI #05.

As fire burns in background, Red Dragon's roaring head comes into frame, very close-up.

Recycled.

DAI #05.

As fire burns in background and electricity crackles about, Red Dragon folds neck back, as tail folds up, both forming into upward legs.

Recycled.

DAI #05.

Against fiery background, Red Dragon's front claws snap together in a flash to form a humanoid arm.

Recycled.

DAI #05.

Against fiery background, Red Dragon's back claws snap together in a flash to form another humanoid arm.

Recycled.

DAI #05.

As flames rage behind it, side angle on Red Dragon's head, as it folds down, zoom in as a humanoid face is revealed beneath.

Recycled.

DAI #05.

As flames rage behind it, Red Dragon's neck and tail twist into legs, claw-hands form into arms, all making up its new body.

Recycled.

DAI #05.

In front of blaze and amid electricity, Red Dragon's new head floats into slot on body, connecting in a flash. As the flash fades, gone is the burning backdrop, as Red Dragon's new humanoid form spins to life beneath a blue sky, amid continued crackling of electricity.

Recycled.

DAI #05.

Red Dragon Thunderzord in Warrior Mode rises up beneath the cloudy sky, lowering raised arms to a battle ready position, as the crackling lightning around it ceases, replaced by a fancy spectrum shimmer behind it.

Recycled.

DAI #05.

RDTZWM's feet touch down on the ground, kicking up dust.

Recycled.

DAI #05.

RDTZWM stands tall over the camera in upward shot.

Recycled.

DAI #09.

Track right, as Unicorn folds up into leg, Lion folds up into chest-plate & helmet, Griffin folds up into leg, and Firebird curls around into a... uhh, skirt. Each gets struck by their respective colored lightning, green for Black, natch.

Recycled.

DAI #09.

Zoom in as RDTZWM leaps down from the sky, legs poised outward.

Recycled.

DAI #09.

Circle around Unicorn & Griffin legs as Red Dragon's legs land inside them, while Firebird waist slips around its hips.

Recycled.

DAI #09.

Lion's chestplate connects to Red Dragon's body, as its feet slide over its arms to form armored arms.

Recycled.

DAI #09.

Close on Red Dragon's head as the helmet locks down over it. Pan down to green gem on chest plate.

Recycled.

DAI #09 & MMPR 203.

Freeze frame on green chest gem, as the five Power Rangers in the Megazord cockpit superimposes within, as they reach out and up with their right hands, then gesture them around into fists, before grabbing controls. A bright flash erupts to conclude it, engulfing the screen.

Recycled.

DAI #09.

Zoom out as lightning crackles about, as the Thunder Megazord stands, fully formed.

Recycled.

DAI #08.

Close-up on Thunder Megazord's right, Unicorn leg.

Recycled.

DAI #08.

Close-up on Thunder Megazord's left, Griffin leg.

Recycled.

DAI #10.

Zoom out from the Lion head crotch piece over the Firebird waist, as Thunder Megazord poses with fists out at sides.

Recycled.

ZYU2 #25.

Sharp zoom in as Turban Shell gestures arms, then dashes forth like a mad man.

Recycled.

DAI #50.

Thunder Megazord poses battle ready in the city, then marches to our slight left.

Mirror-flipped.

ZYU2 #25.

Zoom in as Turban Shell gestures arms in a pose, then jumps up.

DAI #48.

Close, side angle on Thunder Megazord, as it leans back in reaction to something.

Cuts start to remove pan over from Dai villain holding its fist.

ZYU2 #25.

Turban Shell leaps up, curling up legs as he falls through the sky.

DAI #46.

Thunder Megazord repeatedly spark bursts, which turns to a full blasting of sparks all around it.

DAI #38.

At night, amid smoke and destroyed buildings, Thunder Megazord spark bursts brightly, knocking it back.

Recycled, slightly trimmed.

DAI #38.

Close on Thunder Megazord in city at night, looking up as its chest bursts with a blinding flash of sparks.

Recycled.

MMPR 207.

In Thunder Megazord cockpit, everything's shaking, a big puff of smoke rising before the Rangers, followed by a bright flash bursting before them into another puff of smoke, briefly red, the Rangers being thrown about in their seats.

Recycled.

ZYU2 #25.

Close on Turban Shell as he raises arms and retreats into his shell, sealing the hole behind him.

ZYU2 #25.

Close on Turban Shell's leg pulling into the shell.

DAI #38.

Behind smoking ruins of a building, Thunder Megazord poses battle ready.

Recycled.

ZYU2 #25.

Side shot of Turban Shell's shell flying through the air.

ZYU2 #25.

Straight-on shot of Turban Shell's shell flying through the air.

ZYU2 #25.

Turban Shell collides explosively with the (original, shh!) Megazord, losing its cover as a bright flaring of spark bursting is covered by an increasing, superimposed explosion as shot zooms out.

DAI #46.

Brief shot of Thunder Megazord being bombarded by sparks and smoke in the city.

ZYU2 #25.

Continued from two shots ago, the massive explosion of sparks and smoke begins to fade away, the Megazord barely visible amid the carnage.

ZYU2 #25.

Pink & Blue fall from the sunny sky, kicking their feet and grabbing at the air.

Recycled.

ZYU2 #25.

Yellow & Black fall from the sunny sky, kicking their feet and grabbing at the air.

Recycled.

ZYU2 #25.

Zoom out as Black, Yellow, Pink and Blue land on the pavement, getting up into crouches and turning around to look back.

DAI #31.

Red Dragon Thunderzord in Warrior Mode spark bursts, a blast of smoke and sparks around it causes it to dive to our right.

Tor cameo in bottom left!

DAI #38.

RDTZWM falls and rolls on the ground onto its right side, looking up amid the smoke.

ZYU2 #25.

Close on Turban Shell as he pops out of his shell.

DAI #38.

RDTZWM leans back, still on the ground, zoom in as it reacts to what's above.

ZYU2 #25.

Continued from two shots ago, close on Turban Shell as he bounces his head from side to side joyfully.

DAI #30.

RDTZWM rises up and holds staff forth.

ZYU2 #25.

Turban Shell motions hand, then waves it back and forth in front of mouth as Zord stirs partially in frame.

That's the leg of the Tyrannosaurus Dinozord, of course.

DAI #37.

Sharp zoom out as RDTZWM whips staff around then marches forth.

ZYU2 #25.

Zoom out as Turban Shell motions hands to face then fires yellow eyebeams at our slight right.

Oh look, someone's hair got in the film.

DAI #05.

Ranger-colored energies swirl around the RDTZWM as mist rises around it and everything flashes negative briefly, struggling until the energies converge in the center, causing spark bursting to erupt.

Cuts start to remove Dairanger villains.

DAI #05.

Close on RDTZWM as it repeatedly spark and smoke bursts.

ZYU2 #25.

Explosions erupting causes the Red Dragon to briefly revert to Tyrannosaurus!

DAI #05.

RDTZWM collapses onto its chest, knocking up dust.

DAI #05.

Pan right along the body of downed Red Dragon Thunderzord in Warrior Mode, red electricity crackling along it, stopping at its head. In a sudden glow of reddish yellow, Warrior Mode reverts to regular Dragon, lying on the ground for a moment before its eyes light up and it lifts off.

DAI #05.

Red Dragon Thunderzord flies off into the dark storm clouds.

ZYU2 #25.

The four Rangers stand up and reach out in protest to the retreat of their leader.

DAI #05.

Continued from two shots ago, the lengthy tail of the Red Dragon Thunderzord follows as it continues to fly off into the dark storm clouds.

ZYU2 #25.

The four Rangers react to the departure, quick zoom in on Pink, watching the skies.

Follow-up shots are US Green footage (like I had to tell you that).

ZYU2 #25.

Facing our left, Turban Shell leans back and laughs, sharp zoom in as he points to our left, then gestures to chest before raising arms up for a second.

Recycled, but first in context.

ZYU2 #25.

Zoom in on a big crate full of watermelons.

ZYU2 #25.

Beneath the piles of watermelons, Green Ranger fails to realize he picked a bad place for a nap.

ZYU2 #25.

Turban Shell wipes mouth, then hurries over around the corner.

ZYU2 #25.

Upward angle, as Turban Shell steps forth, then wipes mouth area with both hands then reaches down at the screen.

Recycled, but first in context, unaltered and fullest.

ZYU2 #25.

The monster's giant hand reaches down and scoops up the crate of various melons from the back of an ugly car.

ZYU2 #25.

Turban Shell puts the whole crate of melons into his maw.

ZYU2 #25.

Turban Shell rises back up, pats stomach with both hands, then rubs it, before turning away.

Recycled, but first in context, unaltered and fullest.

ZYU2 #25.

Now within the monster's stomach, Green rises up, holding a huge laser gun. He begins to fire a red laser in a circle at the surrounding tissue walls.

ZYU2 #25.

Pan up as Turban Shell strolls through the city, then begins to clutch stomach, writhing about in agony.

ZYU2 #25.

Close on Turban Shell's orange belly as smoke begins to rise from the folds of his gut.

ZYU2 #25.

Green continues to fire lasers into the walls of the monster's stomach, but suddenly is overwhelmed by the heat and collapses.

ZYU2 #25.

Zoom out as Turban Shell continues smoking, as he writhes about with a bad case of heartburn.

ZYU2 #25.

Zoom out as Pink looks upward, expressing concern with a clenching fist and nodding.

ZYU2 #25.

Zoom in as Turban Shell continues to writhe, though the smoke is fading and he seems to be recovering.

ZYU2 #25.

Inside the monster's stomach, Green recovers, glancing about and nod-talking, before lifting his laser rifle and resuming firing.

ZYU2 #25.

Zoom out as Turban Shell resumes clutching stomach, smoke rising again, grasping head too.

ZYU2 #25.

As her teammates look up concerned, zoom in on Pink, motioning fist to her mouth and nodding.

ZYU2 #25.

Side angle, as Black turns to Pink and nod-talks.

ZYU2 #25.

Reverse angle, Pink reaches out, then turns to Black, and nod-talks.

ZYU2 #25.

Side angle, Black nod-talks to Pink, putting his fist to his palm.

ZYU2 #25.

The four Rangers continue looking upward, zoom in as Black steps forth, gestures fist then jumps up.

ZYU2 #25.

Black dives into the cloudy sky, flipping over upside down.

Follow-up shots are US replacements of Black.

ZYU2 #25.

Turban Shell gets sprayed by a blast of mist, overwhelming him.

ZYU2 #25.

Close on Turban Shell's face as mist subsides, his whole head white and iced over, as he clutches his forehead.

Recycled, but unaltered, in context, fullest.

ZYU2 #25.

Close on Turban Shell's shell, as it frosts over, his hands touching the icy surface in pain.

ZYU2 #25.

Close on Turban Shell's feet, as both turn frosty, even snowing up the ground around them.

ZYU2 #25.

Icy Turban Shell begins to spark burst repeatedly.

ZYU2 #25.

Zoom out as Frosted Turban Shell bursts brightly with sparks, a small ball of green light flying out of his mouth.

ZYU2 #25.

Green Ranger falls through the sky, kicking his legs and waving his arm while still holding the laser rifle.

ZYU2 #25.

Green Ranger lands harshly on his back, writhing about in pain, body smoking.

ZYU2 #25.

Side shot on Pink facing our left, reaching out in concern then rushing forth.

ZYU2 #25.

Pink races away from her teammates, reaching out, all in dramatic slow motion.

ZYU2 #25.

Pink drops to her knees beside Green, helping him sit up as he grasps his smoking chest.

ZYU2 #25.

Close on Pink nod-talking to Green.

ZYU2 #25.

Reverse angle, as Green looks at her, responding, causing Pink to nod deeply.

ZYU2 #25.

Pan left as Yellow & Blue rush over to their teammates, Green now up in a crouch, Blue patting his shoulder and gesturing fist. Green nod-talks, then hands him the laser rifle as he nods in reply.

ZYU2 #25.

Pink rises up, nods sadly, then Yellow pats her shoulder, and makes a peace sign gesture with her right hand, prompting Pink to clasp hands at chest and nod.

DAI #09.

Red Dragon Thunderzord flies through the sky, crackling with bluish electricity, and transforms into Warrior Mode, soaring to our left.

Recycled.

ZYU2 #25.

Side angle zoom out from Pink, as she steps forth, followed by Yellow & Blue, she glances back at them, then raises a fist, causing the pair to echo her sentiments in triumph.

Recycled, but first in context.

ZYU2 #25.

Close on the boots of Pink, Yellow, and Blue Rangers as they come together and jump up.

DAI #08.

Posing battle ready, RDTZWM turns sharply and races to our right.

DAI #08.

As RDTZWM glides past them in the background, track right, as Unicorn folds up into leg, Lion folds up into chest-plate & helmet, Griffin folds up into leg, and Firebird curls around into a... uhh, skirt. Blue lightning strikes about.

DAI #08.

Circle around Unicorn & Griffin legs as Red Dragon's legs land inside them, while Firebird waist slips around its hips.

Recycled.

DAI #08.

Lion's chestplate connects to Red Dragon's body, as its feet slide over its arms to form armored arms.

Recycled.

DAI #08.

Close on Red Dragon's head as the helmet locks down over it. Pan down to green gem on chest plate.

Recycled. Gem flares out brightly.

DAI #08.

Zoom out as lightning crackles about, as the Thunder Megazord stands, fully formed.

Recycled.

ZYU2 #25.

Zoom in on Frosted Turban Shell as he quivers in fear.

DAI #50.

Extreme close-up of Thunder Megazord's face as its eyes glow yellow, while lightning flashes off-frame.

Recycled.

DAI #50.

Close on Thunder Megazord gripping sheath with left arm and pulling Saber out with right.

Recycled.

DAI #50.

Side angle on Thunder Megazord as it keeps Saber held outward, but turns the blade vertically, causing it to surge with yellow electricity.

Recycled.

DAI #50.

As Saber surges with yellow electricity, blue lightning crackling about the background, Thunder Megazord pulls it back from its right, and holds it up against left shoulder. This causes the blue lightning to fade into a drawn backdrop of waterfalls, eyes flashing, as Thunder Megazord steps forth and slashes Saber diagonally downward.

Recycled.

DAI #50.

Close-up side angle of Saber slashing, leaving yellow-shaped energy trails behind.

Recycled. Repeats.

ZYU2 #25.

As Saber trails lick against him and a superimposed explosion bursts out brightly, zoom out as the explosion fades into sparkles, and Frosted Turban Shell falls forward, exploding massively into a blinding flash followed by a huge eruption of smoke and fire.

DAI #50.

After the fireball rises up, the sparks fall, and the flames linger amid the smoke, Thunder Megazord turns away from the destruction, and begins to ready saber for resheathing.

Cuts Tube Monster falling and exploding.

DAI #50.

Close-up of Thunder Saber being sheathed by the Megazord.

Recycled.

DAI #50.

Track forth toward Thunder Megazord in upward shot, as it finishes sheathing Saber, then lowers arms and steps ahead victoriously.

Recycled; Fades to black.

MMPR 101.

Still image of Angel Grove Youth Center, Gym and Juice Bar exterior sign up close.

Recycled; Fades in from black, and out to next shot.

MMPR Pilot.

Standard Command Center exterior.

Recycled; fades in from prior, and out to next.

Ending Credits