Season 2 (1972)

Alligators
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September 11, 1972 • 22m

Host Johnny Brown explains that alligators have three parts: the eating part, the tail part and the middle part, which helps keeps...Read more

Paul Bunyan
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September 18, 1972 • 22m

Jim Backus takes a look at legendary folk hero Paul Bunyan.

Bullfighting
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September 25, 1972 • 22m

Just as baseball is known as America's national pastime, so is bullfighting in Spain and Latin America. Host Bill Dana explains th...Read more

Knighthood
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October 2, 1972 • 22m

Henry Gibson hosts this episode dressed as a court jester to set the mood for tales of brave knights and ladies in distress.

Pluto
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October 9, 1972 • 22m

Mickey's longtime pet and co-star, Pluto, is featured in his own special tribute, hosted by John Astin.

Goliath II
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October 16, 1972 • 22m

Famed Disney star Kurt Russell hosts this look at elephants in general and Goliath II in particular. His guest star is a baby elep...Read more

The Mouse Show
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October 23, 1972 • 22m

Although Mickey is certainly the world's most famous mouse, he was not the only mouse to come from Disney. Host Dave Madden looks ...Read more

Cats
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October 30, 1972 • 22m

Shari Lewis tries to convince her dog puppet friend, Hush Puppy, that not all cats are bad, but the dog disagrees, so Lewis educat...Read more

Ben Franklin
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November 6, 1972 • 22m

Wally Cox takes a look at Ben Franklin, one of colonial America's scientific and political leaders, remarking that a man is only a...Read more

Mickey Mouse
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November 13, 1972 • 22m

Hostess Annette Funicello continues her long association with Mickey by hosting this look at the mouse's illustrious career. Among...Read more

Lions
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November 20, 1972 • 22m

Henry Gibson explains that although lions had always been known as the proud "king of the jungle", not all lions are worthy of suc...Read more

Consciences
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November 27, 1972 • 22m

Harry Morgan claims that while everyone has a conscience, most people don't pay attention to it, and claims that mankind has been ...Read more

Noah's Ark
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December 4, 1972 • 22m

Over the years, Disney animators produced two very different versions of the story of Noah and his ark. Bill Dana introduces the e...Read more

Hunting
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December 11, 1972 • 22m

John Astin explores the different types of hunting and explains that man began hunting for food, but now hunt mainly for sport, as...Read more

Sports
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December 18, 1972 • 22m

Hosted by Nipsey Russell.

Tugboats
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December 25, 1972 • 22m

Big ships need the lowly tugboat's service, according to returning host Dave Madden. He claims that the bigger the vessel, the mor...Read more

Automobiles
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January 1, 1973 • 22m

Although cars have improved modern living, they still have their own problems. Host Ken Berry explains how the slightest puncture ...Read more

Trains
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January 8, 1973 • 22m

Hosted by Harry Morgan.

Homes
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January 15, 1973 • 22m

Jim Backus hosts this look at how different homes have served the needs of different inhabitants, as seen in various Disney films.

The Reluctant Dragon
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January 22, 1973 • 22m

In the guise of a wandering minstrel, Wally Cox explains that contrary to popular belief, not all dragon stories are true. Usually...Read more

Wheels
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January 29, 1973 • 22m

The core cartoon of this episode is "Donald and the Wheel", and Johnny Brown describes how the seemingly simple wheel has spurred ...Read more

Winter Fun
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February 5, 1973 • 22m

Hosted by Kurt Russell.

Penguins
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February 12, 1973 • 22m

Annette Funicello returns to the show, bringing with her an Adelie dwarf penguin to introduce cartoons starring this unusual bird.

Elephants
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February 19, 1973 • 22m

Hosted by Nipsey Russell.

Mickey and the Beanstalk
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February 26, 1973 • 22m

Hostess and puppeteer Shari Lewis tells the story of "Mickey and the Beanstalk" to her friend, Lamb Chop.

Dancing
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March 5, 1973 • 22m

Ken Berry hosts this look at how the Disney artists have captured several unusual dance routines on film.