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The Magical World of Disney Season 25 Episodes
Season 25 Episode Guide
21 Episodes 1978 - 1979
Episode 1
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney Part 1
Wed, Sep 13, 197860 mins
Hosted by Ron Howard and Suzanne Somers, a host of celebrities commented on and paid tribute to Disney's television and film work, including Ed Asner, Ray Charles, Crystal Gayle, Sesame Street's Big Bird, and Bob Hope.
Episode 2
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney Part 2
Sun, Sep 17, 197860 mins
Hosted by Ron Howard and Suzanne Somers, a host of celebrities commented on and paid tribute to Disney's television and film work, including Ed Asner, Ray Charles, Crystal Gayle, Sesame Street's Big Bird, and Bob Hope.
Episode 3
The Shaggy D.A.
Sun, Sep 24, 197860 mins
Wilby decides to run against the rascally incumbent district attorney and once again turns into a shaggy dog. There are still more misadventures, but eventually "Honest John" and his slippery sidekick are brought to heel.
Episode 4
In Search of the Castaways: Part 1
Sun, Oct 1, 197860 mins
In Search of the Castaways (1962) re-edited for two-part television presentation. With good reason to believe that Captain Grant, skipper of the S.S. Brittania, is still alive Lord Glenarvan sets out to rescue him.
Episode 5
In Search of the Castaways: Part 2
Sun, Oct 8, 197860 mins
In Search of the Castaways (1962) re-edited for two-part television presentation. By surviving an earthquake, flood, and a giant condor, the children manage to outwit Thomas Ayerton, a Grant crew member turned gunrunner, and rescue Grant.
Episode 6
The Gnome-Mobile: Part 1
Sun, Oct 29, 197860 mins
The Gnome-Mobile (1967) re-edited for two-part television presentation. In the redwood forests of California, a multimillionaire lumberman and his two young grandchildren encounter two gnomes, old Knobby and young Jasper.
Episode 7
The Gnome-Mobile: Part 2
Sun, Nov 5, 197860 mins
The Gnome-Mobile (1967) re-edited for two-part television presentation. Supposedly, they're the last of their kind, they sets off on a trip in a Gnome-Mobile to find the rest of the gnomes.
Episode 8
The Boatniks
Sun, Nov 12, 197860 mins
The Boatniks (1970) re-edited for television presentation. Newly assigned to Coast Guard duty, Ensign Thomas Garland soon faces the problems of boatniks who go down to the sea in ships, and also finds himself involved with jewel thieves.
Episode 9
Mickey's 50
Sun, Nov 19, 197860 mins
This special highlights many portions of Mickey Mouse's 50-year career, including his debut in Steamboat Willie, his color debut in The Band Concert, his feature debut in Fantasia, his foray into television with The Mickey Mouse Club and becoming the host of Disneyland and Walt Disney World. The special also explores Mickey's personal relationships, including his girlfriend Minnie Mouse and his arch-rival Peg-Leg Pete. Throughout the special, there is a three-part live-action/stop-motion short animated by and starring Mike Jitlov paying tribute to Mickey. The show closes with the special song "The Whole World Wants to Wish You Happy Birthday, Mickey Mouse".
Episode 10
Christmas at Walt Disney World
Sun, Dec 10, 197860 mins
Mimes Shields and Yarnell, as a robot couple, visit the Florida park. Other performers include Pablo Cruise, Andrea McArdle, Danielle Spencer, Avery Schreiber, Phyllis Diller.
Episode 11
Donovan's Kid: Part 1
Sun, Jan 7, 197960 mins
Part 1. At the turn of the century, a con-man, Timothy Donovan, returns to San Francisco to see his wife and daughter (who he had thought was a son).
Episode 12
Donovan's Kid: Part 2
Sun, Jan 14, 197960 mins
Part 2. He tries to free them from the domination of his wife's uncle.
Episode 13
Shadow of Fear: Part 1
Sun, Jan 28, 197960 mins
A boy turns to his pets after his father dies, and on a visit to his great-uncle in the Amish country, he learns their legends and superstitions.
Episode 14
Shadow of Fear: Part 2
Sun, Feb 4, 197960 mins
The boy soon discovers he has the power to make mind contact with the animals, and in defense of a lone wolf in the area, the boy tries to convince the game protector that its the wild dogs killing the livestock but no such luck.
Episode 15
Ride a Wild Pony: Part 1
Sun, Feb 11, 197960 mins
Ride a Wild Pony (1975) re-edited for two-part television presentation. In Australia, Scott Pirie who is poor, and a crippled girl, Josie Ellison who is rich, find themselves at odds over the ownership of a beloved pony.
Episode 16
Ride a Wild Pony: Part 2
Sun, Feb 18, 197960 mins
Ride a Wild Pony (1975) re-edited for two-part presentation. The children's fight leads to the courtroom where it is decided it's up to the pony. The pony picks Scotty, but Josie is comforted by the friendship between her and Scotty.
Episode 17
Never a Dull Moment
Sun, Mar 4, 197960 mins
Never a Dull Moment (1968) re-edited for television presentation. Mistaken for a hired killer, Jack Albany impersonates the man to save his own life. However, he is forced to join a gang. Then the real killer shows up.
Episode 18
The Omega Connection
Sun, Mar 18, 197960 mins
The London Connection (1979) re-edited for USA television presentation. Luther Starling and Roger Pike gets involved with a defecting Eastern European scientist, by outwitting the international crime organization trying to abduct him.
Episode 19
Born to Run: Part 1
Sun, Mar 25, 197960 mins
The year is 1911, and Bardwell township in New South Wales is experiencing hard times. The arrival of a yearling colt prompts Teddy Boyd to dream of restoring the ranch to its former prestigious condition.
Episode 20
Born to Run: Part 2
Sun, Apr 1, 197960 mins
Despite some near-disastrous incidents along the way, the colt gets trained and goes on to win a big race that saves the farm.
Episode 21
The Sky Trap / Trampa en el cielo
Sun, May 13, 1979100 mins
Plane crash. A cargo of illegal narcotics. And the mysterious disappearance of an infamous drug smuggler called "The Hawk." The stage is set for a dangerous cat and mouse game as young Grant Stone stumbles into "The Hawk's" domain. Grant and his girlfriend become the targets of a pair of bloodthirsty smugglers on the ground... and in the sky where "The Hawk" is ready to swoop!
