Around the World in 79 Days (1969)

Season 1

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.

Released Sept. 6, 1969 Episode 10 min 2+

Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids

Keywords: tmdb.based-on-novel-or-book, tmdb.competition, tmdb.cartoon, tmdb.parody, tmdb.travel, tmdb.journey, tmdb.short-film + 13 more, imdb.balloonist, imdb.map, imdb.girl-reporter, imdb.pet-monkey, imdb.balloon, imdb.hot-air-balloon, imdb.race, imdb.reporter, imdb.photographer, imdb.female-reporter, imdb.around-the-world, imdb.chauffeur, imdb.teenager

Production Companies: Hanna-Barbera Productions

Network: ABC

Country: United States
Languages: English

IMDb

6.4

/35/

Trakt

/4/

TMDb

/1/

William Hanna
Director

Bruce Watson
Phinny Fogg

Janet Waldo
Jenny

Don Messick
Hoppy / Bumbler

Daws Butler
Crumden

Allan Melvin
Bumbler

S1E1 - 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.

Sept. 6, 1969, midnight

S1E2 - 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.

Sept. 13, 1969, midnight

S1E3 - Arabian Daze

Crumden lures Phineas and his friends away from their hot air balloon, leaving them stranded in the middle of the Arabian Desert.

Sept. 20, 1969, midnight

S1E4 - 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.

Sept. 27, 1969, midnight