Based on Ludwig Bemelmans’ classic books, MADELINE stars a clever little redheaded girl whose capricious antics have won the hearts of children, parents and educators everywhere. Narrated in rhyme by Christopher Plummer, who was awarded a Prime Time Emmy Award for his voice-over work, MADELINE has been recognized as one of the highest quality animated programs produced for television. MADELINE’s many awards include a Cable ACE Award for children’s series, TV Guide’s Top Ten Children’s Programs for 1994 and TV Guide’s Top Children’s Video Programs for 1995.
Sun. May 26th 9:30am
MADELINE IN THE WILD WEST
MADELINE IN THE WILD WEST: When the girls go for pony rides in the park, Madeline's pony, Gallop, (the smallest) does all sorts of fancy tricks and finally takes off, trotting across Paris! Soon they are discovered by Buffalo Ben, who invites them to appear in his touring Wild West Show. Then it's on to the Rattlesnake Rodeo in America, but before Madeline gets a chance to compete, Lasso Louie, the notorious horse thief, captures Gallop. Pepito distracts the crowd with some impromptu bull riding as Madeline ingeniously captures Louie, then wins the rodeo - proving to the Sheriff that she is not too small to have big accomplishments. Madeline is heartbroken when she has to leave her horse behind, but is thrilled a month later, when Buffalo Ben brings Gallop (and some of his relatives) to visit her in Paris.
Sun. Jun 2nd 9:30am
Madeline and the Bad Hat
Madeline and the Bad Hat: The Spanish Ambassador and his family move into the house next to the convent. The son, Pepito, proves to be what Madeline calls "a bad hat"; an ill-mannered, mischievious braggart. One day, Pepito offers a cat to a pack of excited dogs and is hurt in the ensuing chaos. Madeline and Miss Clavel rescue him and Pepito vows to mend his ways. Pepito the angel is bothersome too - he frees the animals at the zoo! Madeline helps to put them back and they say farewell to the bad hat.
Sun. Jun 9th 9:30am
Madeline’s Rescue
Madeline’s Rescue: Madeline falls into the Seine and is rescued by a courageous dog. The girls take home the collarless mutt and name her Genevieve. Lord Cucuface, the President of the Board of Trustees, insists that dogs are not allowed in the convent and his chauffeur takes Genevieve away. Miss Clavel and the girls search the streets of Paris for her but return to the convent disappointed and disheartened. Miss Clavel investigates a noise in the night - it's Genevieve! She has found her way home! Later that same night, Genevieve disappears again and is discovered with her twelve newborn puppies. Lord Cucuface takes a liking to one little pup and agrees that Genevieve and her family are welcome to stay.
- Sun. Jun 2nd 9:30am
- Sun. Jun 9th 9:30am