I give "Shazzan" (the show this is based on) a little bit of credit for making the titular genie do interesting things with his powers -- perhaps the only documented instance of Hanna Barbera giving a shit. In one episode, a rival wizard imprisons Shazzan in a cage; how does he escape? Does he turn into a snake? How about a puddle of water? Maybe Shazzan just shrinks? Nope, he turns into an entire conga line of Shazzans who march out single file between the bars.
