Rock N' Roll Express - Episode Guide

#5205-42 Rock N' Roll Express
Written by Steve Mitchell and Barbara Petty

Synopsis:
Jem and the Holograms are having their first tour by train. Which will give them a chance to perform for all their small town fans. The Starlight girls are also coming along. A thief manage to trick himself onto the train, and even the Misfits get to come along after their plane crashes nearby.

Characters:
Jem/Jerrica and the Holograms, Misfits, Rio, Lin-Z, Starlight Girls (Ashley, Ba Nee, Krissie, Deirdre, Lela, Anne, Marianne, Joellen, Becky, Nancy, Delaree), Rock Canyon sheriff Dodd, train robber, Bill the security guard, Al.

Focus on:
Rio, The Misfits.

Locations & vehicles:
Train, Starlight Truck, Gabor mansion, Rock Canyon in Arizona, Rock Canyon Sheriff's office, Rock canyon station, airplane, Mesaville in California, motorcycle, Statue of Liberty in New York.

Songs:
"I'm Taking A Train" Jem and the Holograms
"It Takes Alot To Survive" The Misfits
"All Across The Country" Jem and the Holograms

Instrumentals:
"I'm Okay" by Kimber and Stormer, "It's Fun To Be Scared" by Jem and the Holograms.

Genres:
Action, Adventure, Humor, Romance.

Original airdate:
3 November 1987.

Releases:
Released on DVD.

International:
Italy: Aired on TV. The episode title was "Una Tournée In Treno" (A tour by train).
France: Aired on TV. Released on DVD. The episode title was "L'express Rock'n Roll" (Rock N' Roll Express).
Venezuela: Aired on TV. The episode title was "El Tren Del Rock And Roll" (The rock and roll train).
UK: Aired on TV. Released on VHS.

Trivia:
Jem and the Holograms are doing this tour by train to get the chance to perform for all their small town fans who are unable to attend their big city concerts.

According to the map shown on the Lin-Z Pierce show, Jem and the Holograms are touring the states Los Angeles, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklamhoma, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New jersey, and New York.

The fact that the traintour is starting in Los Angeles is one thing that speaks for that Jem and the Holograms live in Los Angeles.

Rio is a great motorcycle driver.

The song "It Takes Alot To Survive" by the Misfits is re-used. Previously appeared in the episode "Island Of Deception".