Around the World in 79 Days (1969)
This is a story involving balloonist Phinny Fogg. He and reporter teenagers Jenny and Hoppy set out on a globetrotting adventure to travel around the world in 79 days and beat the original record set by Phinny's father. The trio are in competition for both the record and a £1,000,000 prize against the sinister Crumden. Crumden is aided by his idiotic chauffeur Bumbler and his pet monkey Smirky.
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Episode 1 - The Race Is On
Release Date: 1969-09-06The race is on, with Phineas' first destination being in Paris, but Crumden has a sneaky scheme to try and get Phineas locked up at Paris.
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Episode 2 - Swiss Mis-Adventure
Release Date: 1969-09-13Phineas and his friends are forced to make an emergency landing in the Swiss Alps when Crumden's monkey, Smikry, douses their hot air balloon with freezing water.
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Episode 3 - Arabian Daze
Release Date: 1969-09-20Crumden lures Phineas and his friends away from their hot air balloon, leaving them stranded in the middle of the Arabian Desert.
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Episode 4 - Madrid or Busted
Release Date: 1969-09-27While taking a break from their 'round the world journey in Madrid, Spain, the trio has their balloon and map stolen by Crumden, resulting in a desperate chase through the ancient city to recover their property and get back in the race.
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Episode 5 - Mr. Bom-Bom
Release Date: 1969-10-04 -
Episode 6 - India or Bust
Release Date: 1969-10-11 -
Episode 7 - Snow Slappy
Release Date: 1969-10-18 -
Episode 8 - Finney, Finney Fun, Fun
Release Date: 1969-10-25 -
Episode 9 - The Argentiney Meany
Release Date: 1969-11-01 -
Episode 10 - The Tree Man
Release Date: 1969-11-08 -
Episode 11 - Saucy Aussie
Release Date: 1969-11-15 -
Episode 12 - Crumden's Last Stand
Release Date: 1969-11-22 -
Episode 13 - Egyptian Jinx
Release Date: 1969-11-29 -
Episode 14 - Border Disorder
Release Date: 1969-12-06 -
Episode 15 - Troubles in Dutch
Release Date: 1969-12-13 -
Episode 16 - The Fiji Weegees
Release Date: 1969-12-20 -
Episode 17 - Hawaiian Hangup
Release Date: 1969-12-27