Around the World in 79 Days
Season 1
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Network: ABC
Season aired: 1969-09-06
Overview
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.
About This Season
It tells the adventures of a balloonist, Phineas, and two teenagers, photographer Jenny and reporter Hoppy, who set off on adventures around the world to get around him in 79 days and break the record. The trio also competes for a $1 million prize against the sinister Chickpeade, who was supposed to be Phineas's butler, who is aided by his disruptive chauffeur and pet monkey Simon.
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Episodes · 17
The Race Is On
The 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.
Swiss Mis-Adventure
Phineas 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.
Arabian Daze
Crumden lures Phineas and his friends away from their hot air balloon, leaving them stranded in the middle of the Arabian Desert.
Madrid or Busted
While 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.
Mr. Bom-Bom
India or Bust
Snow Slappy
Finney, Finney Fun, Fun
The Argentiney Meany
The Tree Man
Saucy Aussie
Crumden's Last Stand
Egyptian Jinx
Border Disorder
Troubles in Dutch
The Fiji Weegees
