The Busy World of Richard Scarry
The ever popular children's cartoon book series by author and illustrator Richard Scarry about Busytown, comes to television, following the everyday daily lives of the Busytown citizens, mostly associated with Huckle Cat and his friend Lowly Worm, but also with neighbors such as Mr. Frumble, Bananas Gorilla, Sergeant Murphy, Wolfgang, Billy Dog, Hilda Hippo and Mr. Fix-It.
- 1993-1997
- 5 seasons
- Showtime Networks
- Animation, Family, Fantasy
- TV-G
The ever popular children's cartoon book series by author and illustrator Richard Scarry about Busytown, comes to television, following the everyday daily lives of the Busytown citizens, mostly associated with Huckle Cat and his friend Lowly Worm, but also with neighbors such as Mr. Frumble, Bananas Gorilla, Sergeant Murphy, Wolfgang, Billy Dog, Hilda Hippo and Mr. Fix-It.
Season 5 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1993 - 1997
Episode 1
The Mole Machine/The Royal Game of Dennis/Now That's Progress
24 mins
Dennis gets a royal game and progress takes place, Mr. Fixit invents a mole machine.
Episode 2
Superstitious Bananas/Pépé le Gangstaire/Drive-Through Movie
Sat, Aug 16, 1997 25 mins
Bananas Gorilla gets his superstitious bananas and a drive-through theater opens.
Episode 3
King and Queen for a Day/The Piggy Express/Practice Makes Perfect
Sat, Aug 16, 1997 25 mins
A delighted Hilda, and a not so delighted Huckle are chosen as King and Queen. Piggy delivers mail through some stormy weather. There is a school recital and everyone is unhappy with their parts.
Episode 4
The Winners/No More Games, Manuel!/We Won't Go to the Doctor!
24 mins
There's going to be a big race in Busytown, and the first prize is a neato bike-and everyone wants to win, so much so that the competition in Busytown gets a little too fierce. Little Manuel and his lively imagination are back as he and Pedro play jungle explorers. Pig Will and Pig Won't have their ideas about what happens when you go to the doctor's.
Episode 5
Never Too Small/Albert, the Belgian Barge Captain/Rainy Day
Fri, Mar 1, 1996 25 mins
Sally and Robbie are too small to play basketball. There is a festival of giants in Belgium. Huckle, Lowly and Sally are bored on a rainy day.
Episode 6
Mr. Gronkle Comes to Stay/Leo-pardo's Smile/Blooming Busytown
24 mins
Mr. Gronkle stays with the Cat family during winter, but freezes in the ice, Leo-pardo smiles for the first time and flowers are blooming all over Busytown.
Episode 7
Match-Makers/Forget-bur Never Forgets/Toof Trouble
24 mins
Huckle plays matchmaker for Mr. Frumble. In Mesopotamia before writing is invented, Forget-bur tries to build a Ziggurat but keeps forgetting his plans. Hilda has a toothache but is in denial.
Episode 8
The New Neighbors/The First Halloween Ever/Now I Know My One, Two, Threes!
Sat, Aug 16, 1997 24 mins
A new neighbor moves into the spooky house. The story of the 1st Halloween is told. Sally learns how to count and realizes it's okay to ask for help.
Episode 9
Mr. Gronkle Moves Away/Counting Chickens/The Spelling Bee
Sat, Aug 16, 1997 24 mins
Mr. Gronkle moves to the quieter countryside. Before numbers are invented, a scribe must take inventory. Billy enters a spelling bee but lacks confidence in his abilities.
Episode 10
Huckle's Feathery Friends/The First Valentine Ever/The Sleepover
Sat, Aug 16, 1997 25 mins
Huckle knocks over a bird's nest. The first valentine is featured. Dennis goes to Sprout's sleepover.
Episode 11
Count on Us!/The First Easter Egg Ever/Be My Valentine
Sat, Aug 16, 1997 25 mins
There's a bikeathon, but Billy needs a bike. A family promises to give their king a gift. It's Valentine's Day and Hilda gets carried away.
Episode 12
The Mystery of the Stone Circle/The Big Apple Christmas Caper/Who's Too Scared to Masquerade?
Sat, Aug 16, 1997 25 mins
A substitute takes the class to the Stone Circle. On Christmas, someone tries to rob the city. Little kids get intimidated by a masquerade party.
Episode 13
A Message in a Bottle/Santa Needs Help/There Really Is an Easter Bunny
24 mins
Huckle discovers a message in a bottle with an SOS. Hilda writes her Christmas story. Everyone except Huckle is excited for the Easter egg hunt.