Fernandez was also responsible for the rearrangement of the theme song's melody, written by Nobuyoshi Koshibe, and subsequently wrote its English lyrics. Fernandez also worked simultaneously scripting and voice directing the English dub of Marine Boy as well, sometimes taping both shows in the same day. Much of this can be attributed to the fact that Fernandez had been given only two days to script and record for each episode. This was due to trying to squeeze the complicated plots into the characters' dialogue. The English dub of the show is famous for its racy, fast-paced dialogue. Fernandez deliberately cast only his close friends Jack Grimes, Corinne Orr and Jack Curtis. ![]() Much of the responsibilities were taken up by Peter Fernandez, who had previously worked as a ghost-writer for Astro Boy and Gigantor. The show was edited for American Television, with the characters names changed to more Western-sounding alternatives, and some of the more violent moments toned down. The English rights to Mach GoGoGo were acquired by syndicator Trans-Lux, and premiered on American television in the fall of 1967 under the title Speed Racer.
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