Shezow Original Pilot (2007)

Shezow Original Pilot featured on Season 2, Episode 10 of Shorty McShorts' Shorts aired on May 4, 2007. DISCLAIMER: I don't own this video. Credit goes to the rightful owners.
A fifteen year-old boy named Guy, accidentally becomes a superhero but the ring that gives him his superpowers was only meant to be worn by a woman. And now the ring is stuck on Guy's finger. So, whenever danger is near, the ring changes Guy into Shezow whether he likes it or not. And the only way for him to change back into his normal boy clothes is to eliminate the danger, so he has to be a "unique" superhero. From: IMDb

[@DizPlicity]

Thank God they changed the character designs. Soooo much cuter now.

[@donnowme]

*9 years old later* honestly the pilot designs looks better the eyes are weird

[@eoinmererra8371]

Yeah Guy and Kelly have blonde hair.

[@CrazyFanaticGamer]

The final product looks even more like a p*rn cartoon

[@dontlookstraightintomyprof9361]

@@CrazyFanaticGamerlmao what.

[@sapphicwriter]

@@CrazyFanaticGamer ?????

[@SepticisreaL]

I always loved how this show is basically fuck gender norms Lets make this guy named guy into a girl superhero And he just rolls with it not caring. Respect

[@hedgehogpower194]

You need to hate your child a lot to name him Guy

[@sugarzblossom8168]

​@@hedgehogpower194 or simply not care just like the name Girl

[@TindraSan]

It's a shame they didn't keep the "Best friend being in love with the Heroine without knowing it's really his best friend"-thing going in the show. That could've lead to a lot of comedic moments. Though the gag could probably only last for at least 5 episodes then they would have to spill the beans, otherwise it would get boring.

[@kaito0022]

Kinda over use on the superheroes with hidden identities, I think the useless good bro is better

[@hedgehogpower194]

It's very over used and honestly it's a kinda weird gag tbh

[@EnderGoku9001]

​@@kaito0022fr

[@sugarzblossom8168]

Cliché and j wouldn't find it funny but it night be a rad interesting

[@agentkmr]

🏳️‍🌈

[@bagface]

THE OLD ART STYLE IS SO CHARMMINGG OMGG,, I LOVE THE VOICES TOO OFC THE FINAL ONE IS GOOD TOO BUT OMGG THE OLD ONE IS UNDERRATED

[@dyshawmboldin5203]

Thank God they changed it

[@f8cky2]

I KNOW RIGHT 😭😭

[@tombear971]

No it ain't but that's yo opinion lol.

[@paintbrush1077]

​@@tombear971ok we heard you lol

[@tombear971]

@@paintbrush1077 okay I didn't say you didnt

[@joaquingacha]

1:33 “Unhand those innocent people, or I shall pinch you a cheek! All of them!” 💖😂🤣

[@karenm482]

What happend

[@karenm482]

1:37 What the Heck

[@joaquingacha]

@@karenm482 The ring turned you into SheZow. :0

[@karenm482]

@@joaquingacha The ring turned into SheZow

[@ilikecats332]

I am not shezow I'm a dude

[@lunareclipse0629]

I actually like this one better. The art style was a bit weird at first, but only because it's such a huge change from the finished product - it actually grew on me after a while. Besides that, this version is definitely a lot funnier. They really should've kept the pilot's writers, if nothing else - the constant She-puns on the show get annoying very quickly; this version has way more visual humor (that's actually well done). I also really liked the idea of Guy changing into She-Zow randomly, and the whole "best friend in love" bit is GOLD. I will say this in defense of the current show - I am NOT sorry in the least that they changed She-Zow's outfit. Ouch....

[@ang_jpngg]

THE BEST FRIEND IN LO E WOULDVE BEEN GREAT 😭😭😭, but i thing it got cancéleles for the trans thing, if the show aired like in 2015 i thing it could ve lastre longer

[@SaltynSassy31]

Yeah, the writing and dialogue here feel a lot more natural and funnier than the original, I found myself preferring this version a lot more Tho I do prefer the art style of the one we got If we had gotten this style of writing + the new style, imo, it would have made it a 10

[@Kalani_Saiko]

I like the character designs better in the finished version but yeah, the dialogue and everything? 100% this version

[@Monitor_Head]

​@@Kalani_SaikoYeah i mean the piece of work part 😂😂

[@Cerbi01]

The dialogue in this pilot is a lot better than the finalized version - then again, considering that Guy and Kelly are a lot older, I guess it's targeted to a more older demographic as well.

[@ksoundkaiju9256]

this type of plot + the current animation = BETTER SHEZOW

[@Kalani_Saiko]

Yes

[@Fantomeholon]

Oh my god, it's really more cute like that. I prefer the turn of events of this version (the dude who loves Shezow is a great idea) but Shezow with black hair and different outfit is better. If someone could create a mix of both...

[@Bumblevivisector]

The most significant change for the actual series is the elimination of his friend being attracted to Shezow while not knowing her/his identity, which surely would've made the family-values crowd way more uncomfortable than the final product. In fact, I don't believe anyone being attracted to anyone else has come up yet in any ep shown on the HUB. Also, "I'm a DUDE again!" implies a physical gender change, though nothing definite. Makes me appreciate the careful improvements.

[@morbidsearch]

4:59 Aged like fine wine

[@gramomania]

I already like the writing more, however i think the designs in the final vers are way better i wish the kept jose tho, but i also like maz and idk if they would work in the same show

[@musicaladventure5]

Maz can be the best friend, and Jose could have been a side character with a crush on Shezow that occasionally causes shenanigans. XD

[@Dave102693]

Ikr?

[@WillPennerson]

Yeah, as weird as the 2013 cartoon looks (two of the main characters are gray, for Pete's sake), the pilot looks like the Total Drama series redrawn by a cubist and then redrawn by a preteen fangirl. I will say that the old lair design looks pretty good, and I can definitely appreciate the characters being more restrained in their actions and reactions... but man am I glad they dropped the 'best friend with a crush' thing. That would have just been awkward to see every episode... seriously.

[@mint7442]

William Pennerson I agree also Jose isn’t as interesting overall and Kelly seemed a bit to calm about such a shocking event.

[@TheZacula]

I disagree, and yet I agree. Personally, the art, design and animation of the new version is far superior. However, the writing and acting of the original short are much better than the new one. Yes, I'm aware some parts of it are exactly the same. However, the fewer amounts of She-puns are welcome, and Guy's friend being romantically interested in Shezow as opposed to being an indecisive and fairly useless sidekick is a much better plot point.

[@animeknight8958]

I still can't believe that this short exist. I just thought it was only a legend

[@03bgood]

2013 SheZow could totally kick 2007 SheZow's ass!

[@braydenahart]

She whay

[@alexanderchan3860]

IF SHE CAN GO TO DIMENSION

[@Yup..itskira..]

YES

[@yasashitokushusei9787]

I enjoy this version more than the edited version, I wish they never changed the original, and I wish this show was never cancelled.

[@gordieboi2340]

2007 shezow's costume looks crappy. 2013 shezow's costume looks more awesome

[@amethystthecrystalgem2721]

Mcboy 973 i know right

[@laditijanee4992]

You mean the 2015 Shezow costume because that was when it was on Kix

[@gracedumbassmcivor5473]

Sooo crapy

[@morbidsearch]

@@laditijanee4992 Dude, Kix is the graveyard of cartoons

[@shion2758]

I actually think that that the comedy in this is better than the (new?) SheZow. I would totally watch this if it was a thing. Lol, imagine, SheZow meets SheZow. XD

[@anaiyahmena5123]

Shion I was thinking the same thing

[@marcoasturias8520]

Is definitely more unhinged, not even a minute in and already having a pedophilia joke

[@Kai-Aaron]

I like that this version doesn't have the really stupid puns every few seconds. That made the show so painful to watch...

[@brandonreina1080]

I prefer watching SheZow. REAL MEN WEAR PINK!

[@marielagaming678]

Wtf

[@lee-jc8oq]

😂😂

[@jonmeyer3076]

The real show Shezow is even better then this short.

[@campcamptrash9517]

Jon Meyer yes this is a way more cringe

[@soniczth8534]

Yeah, for cancer awareness

[@fromthesidelines]

I don't know what the "SheZam" video is, but Obie mentioned something about how he came to create SheZow (you've probably heard this, but most people reading this haven't)- as a kid, one of his favorite Saturday morning shows in the '70s was Filmation's "SHAZAM!". And one day, he thought, "What if Billy Batson said 'SHEzam'? Would he become a different superhero, in a different outfit?". And that was the genesis of 'SheZow"....

[@ahorahayunnombreaquipuntopng]

4:59 this part is just so goddamn funny

[@Gen__0255]

WE COULD HAVE HAD JOSE?? damn

[@XxEpicsausexX]

I actually like this version much better than the new! It's more cute, and I like the art style.

[@amethystspeaker6919]

0:51 wait a damn second 0-0

[@Monitor_Head]

I know right 😂😂

[@fromthesidelines]

Exactly. Wade "refined" the origin story for the first episode of the weekly series, with slight changes in design and script (i.e. at 1:34- in the final version, Guy mocks Aunt Agnes by reciting, "My name is SheZow/My fists go pow-pow!/I'm here to save the world/You GO, girl!"...while BECOMING "her". When he realizes he's "stuck" being SheZow, he lets out a "sonic scream" that reveals the location of the "She-Lair"...}

[@TheStormBolt-gf8qi]

Damn it took them from 2007 to to 2013 to finally get the show done

[@mint7442]

I don’t like that guy is a overly manly guy in this version. I like him being Normal Also they emphasized zow not she which sounds weird

[@Alphapkmn]

Now this brings back memories!

[@fromthesidelines]

The "lip screen" at 2:32 became part of a more elaborate all-knowing computer, represented by "Sheila", a pair of pink lips {with an attitude} on screen. And, unlike Jose [who never made it to the series], best friend Maz quickly figured out WHO SheZow was, and became Guy's ally in fighting crime (usually dressing up in silly "sidekick" costumes that virtually NEVER work out).

[@brandonreina4219]

SheZow is the cousin of Shazam/Captain Marvel except he's a boy in a princess like costume

[@jaydenboateng1356]

SheZow=Guy. *Guy Voice* Say waaaa? *Kelly Voice* Go do it girl friend *Josey's Voice* SheZow!!! Who's that beautiful girl,i think I'm in love with her

[@katstoons4507]

Ok... I recognize the voices of Kelly and Guy. Guy,is the voice of Jackson from Hannah Montanan and Kelly is the voice of Lily from Hannah Montana. But the voice of Jose (2013,Maz) I sorta recognize... Idk...

[@ibukimioda700]

The person who does the voice of Kelly (2012) does the voice of Barbie (no wonder in the movies Barbie sounds like Kelly

[@katstoons4507]

No... I know Barbies voice. I recognize Kelly's voice from Hannah Montana...

[@markeyiszra]

The voice of Kelly is the sister of Haley Joel Osment (Sora),Emily Osment who's voice Kendall in Kick Buttowski.

[@ultrarosa9307]

hey everyone trans rights yaaay

[@RecklessFire29]

I actually kind of wish they kept the "friend in love" aspect deal, it added to the comedy of the entire ordeal. The current SheZow just feels... flavorless. It doesn't have the wit and interaction this pilot has. That's really weird, given the finished product is usually much better than the pilot, when really SheZow now feels like nothing more than a pardody that runs only on being a parody, nothing more.

[@wowhatheck]

Huh, I'm not sure, but I think this version has SheZow speaking with a head voice of sorts, whereas in the show, he speaks in falsetto. The pilot seems to indicate a slightly more mature undertone. I think the newer style is cuter, but I can't say I dislike this animation, because it was done really well, and it's not bad,.

[@TheZacula]

No no; I didn't say it was a FUNNY plot point. I said it was a BETTER plot point. There's not really anywhere to go with Maz's one-dimensional character. The romantic attraction, on the other hand, can open up plenty of new stories and character growth for both Guy and Jose, as the romantic attraction between a straight dude and the feminine alter-ego of his straight friend is rife with conflict. And good stories are all about conflict.

[@neverseentube865]

That ending where he has to chose which stall XD

[@fromthesidelines]

I became a fan as soon as I saw the first "official" episode. I first "discovered" SheZow in a New York DAILY NEWS article a few days before the "Hub" premiere. Be that as it may, I'm intrigued that you knew Wayne Harris well enough to be "involved" in the original "pilot". After seeing it, I can see WHY the Disney Channel passed on a weekly series- if you thought there were major objections about the current "SheZow", you would have heard an AVALANCHE of protest, had this version sold...

[@Gunganfan]

There MUST be a way to get that ring off. Aunt Agnes got it off and put it away before she died.

[@limeylovesnick]

I think when you have a neice your ring falls off

[@peakekfake6632]

that Kelly design is so cute

[@Monitor_Head]

Wow hes right she is a piece of work

[@JennaTriplett]

this is funny but I like the new version and her out fit is.....ugggg

[@pinktion3660]

Jennifer rainbowbarfingclouds Da new version is were is at

[@jae6xr]

Lmao he was in love w his friend, basically It would be funny but kinda awkward, thanks they changed that detail

[@Peppmintleaf]

Wow, this looks SO different that the one currently on air on the hub.

[@D7DE]

How u feel bout the hub being gone and shezow being cancelled

[@DaxUniverse]

omg this was perfect

[@aguy2181]

This animation is so 2007.

[@thehedgehoggamer8471]

Yeah I love it kinda :P

[@yomaso1134]

honestly this was funnier than the original

[@pencilholder9789]

Who’s that Beautiful girl? I’m think I am love with her. 3:48

[@DarkSlayer977]

Dude looks like a lady LOL!

[@bubbie-n-toyland9163]

A actually wood like to see this show on Disney Channel

[@89Animeknight2nd]

No way! i thought the legend of this original pilot was just a myth!

[@isa3948]

I heard he's fifteen HE LOOKS 11

[@fcggyy]

iosif berlin MSP I THOUGHT HE WAS 12

[@pepitocovid-91]

I love the pilot so much, omg

[@miles_quartz]

he's so insanely gender ohmegee i love this show, i feel like it had so much wasted potential. i like this art style more, it looks so unique, you don't really get that a lot now unfortunately because indie cartoons get watered down when they get green lit by cartoon network or whatever it may be. i do think i prefer the actual shezow design in the official show more, maybe like a mix of the two would've been ideal. was jose even in the show? i don't remember. it would've been cute if there was a romance between the two, where they both think they're straight but end up falling for each other by accident and then have to go through a journey of accepting that new found part of themselves. the jokes in this show can be really annoying, like it's so overly stereotypical, even though you would think that's what they're trying to challenge, but most of the time we're just meant to go "haha boy is feminine so funny", that's what i mean by wasted potential. it's a great premise but it falls flat in a lot of ways. imo

[@madsaintjames]

Dialogue is really good but the art style >.>

[@SofiaPreCure]

I never watched SheZow! but I didn't know it was a pilot

[@Meela9088]

lol this version of shezow looks like an old pageant queen

[@NightmareLoveForever]

"no way, Jose may be my best friend" oh my god

[@smartboyee2]

EPIC! :-)

[@lemonsandorangesareyummy8647]

love this

[@fromthesidelines]

There's a BIG difference in the original design seen here (by Wayne Harris and Andy Underwood), and the one in the series (by Kyla May, Claire Cheok and Paul Tippett).

[@rogermidar7704]

The original character designs kinda reminds me of Psychnauts

[@devinty718]

1:54 "Dude look like a lady"

[@2000sKingdomHeartzFudanshi]

The character designs are generally just as cute, except for shezow’s costume. Her final design is better

[@CupidRuben]

Lol it would’ve been cool if they made Guy’s friends like SheZow but they probably had to change that for obvious reasons

[@BankaiIchigo12345]

They aired this pilot on shorty mc short shorts, and from my understanding didn't get any backlash. However the actual TV series that was the main release version of the show, got plenty of backlash from conservatives.

[@vicstar-studdedgamesdrawso986]

man this has changed! I'm watching the new one on DVD right now

[@5larvitar558]

Vic Star-studded Games Draws

[@vicstar-studdedgamesdrawso986]

Dimond Sillah yeah what?

[@welcometochangbinsalon]

I remember seeing this acouple years ago

[@fromthesidelines]

That's why Obie Scott Wade had a chance to "refine" the idea over the next five years, Sparrow. THIS version could NEVER be produced today!

[@Vani11aDeath]

Does this feel... Sped up to anyone else? Like i know the pacing has to be faster than the final product cause its a short, but the dialogue itself sounds like its on x2. Idk it just sounds off to me and its distracting. Also i just cannot get behind this animation. the designs are ok, i especially like the tiara, i always thought Shezow would look more complete with a little wonder woman esque tiara. But the way theyre animated just feels, again, *off.* They look too... Wiggley? Like they have no bones and that doesnt work with this style imo. But i do love that one shot of guy shielding jose with his cape, that was so adorable. Kinda wish they kept the subplot of Guy's best friend crushing on shezow for at least the first 2 or 3 episodes. instead of the rushed, anticlimactic reveal we got at the last minute of the very first episode.

[@MrBlackboy21ful]

that she slap was funny

[@tombear971]

Shezow looked so gurly in 2007

[@adudewithalife4564]

Now he's gay.

[@josecarloscuarezmahidalgo8307]

Damn he was my friend, thats weird dude

[@NightPonyGaming]

Very amusing.

[@cassandra-chan20]

The girls look so much better than the guys in this art style

[@im-a-sart-fmeller3312]

Oh thank goodness they were redesigned

[@isa3948]

the creator of the loud house was working on this

[@Hchris101]

This is a good anime

[@wrenoko]

I actually really like the old flash style animation

[@valeri9116]

love shezow

[@toysandfungames5064]

yeah... glad it looks like it does now

[@Mr.V4lerie86]

0:52 😨

[@user-el7ec1eb8t]

Some explanation ?

[@SAEshorts]

​@@user-el7ec1eb8t he's just a pervert.

[@kradlinks2880]

Oh my gosh I'm so glad they changes it to the other, I love this show but this would have killed any interest I would have had.

[@kamenridernephilim]

Only a degenerate pervert like you say that let alone enjoy it.

[@RoyBattyRabbit]

I would NEVER watch the show if it looked like this.

[@marielagaming678]

+KaijuTaxi BRB THIS IS HORABLE

[@marielagaming678]

+KaijuTaxi BRB THIS IS HORABLE

[@sugarzblossom8168]

Pretty sure this was a test pilot

[@sociallyawkward99]

It's like a family-friendly version of Is This a Zombie?

[@IHVHandmind]

People like to think that seeing only the very technical is what constitutes the actuality of a situation but that's just an illusion. There's a thing called discernment... it allows you to perceive things others miss.

[@fromthesidelines]

NONE of the "Shorty McShorts" episodes ever became weekly series on the Disney Channel.

[@ultra6466]

3:35 The ultimate bitch slap!

[@fromthesidelines]

He says it again (a bit differently) in the "official" first episode, too.

[@arthurimusprime2177]

Transgender green lantern -the series

[@el_darks]

Femboy*

[@homebank7764]

@@el_darksthe fact it translates to female

[@fromthesidelines]

Supposedly why this version was never produced as a series...

[@cartoonhyperfixated]

I like the writing of the pilot better tbh, though I’m used to the official show’s art style

[@fromthesidelines]

This is the "embryonic" version of what took Obie Scott Wade about five years to "sell" as a weekly series....even Craig McCracken's "POWERPUFF GIRLS" went through three different "pilots" over six years before they became a series.

[@PrincessOtaku77]

I was looking for this short. From what I heard. It only aired once on disney channel during shorty mcshorts. I guess they didn't like the show's idea.

[@jaliyahtootle04]

Pink SheZow was way bettter!!! I never heard of this kind of SheZow!!

[@pinktion3660]

Wow.....So this is were Shezow started.......

[@rockehorror]

I do like the current version a LOT better than this pilot. Kinda neat to see the difference from where it started to now.

[@thatstay3916]

The end song kills me

[@marielagaming678]

Okay

[@fromthesidelines]

Especially with the moving man's reference to Kelly at 0:52.

[@bullettime1116]

Also Intro and the outro of the second version actually says guy has a ring does super things now he's secretly shezow saving the world his sister has a now how sidekick Maz strikes um up the best a guy could ask for shezow's in the lair going to settle the score shesp super strength and speed everything a super hero needs laser lipstick too a boomerang brush and a sonic shriek guy is living the dream shezow flying shezow aunt agnus was shezow but guy is shezow now that's the intro and outdo of the second version

[@anaiyahmena5123]

Anthony Bowers that is not how you spell his aunts name it is spelled A-g-n-e-s

[@anaiyahmena5123]

Anthony Bowers you said it wrong it goes like this shezow guy is shezow