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{{Episode infobox |
{{Episode infobox |
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|ep. name = Muffy's Car Campaign |
|ep. name = Muffy's Car Campaign |
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+ | |image = Eco Kids meeting.png |
|titlecard = Muffy's Car Campaign Title Card.png |
|titlecard = Muffy's Car Campaign Title Card.png |
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|season = [[Season 22|22]] |
|season = [[Season 22|22]] |
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|us = May 16, 2019 |
|us = May 16, 2019 |
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| + | |can = November 8, 2019<ref>http://archive.is/piK3e</ref> |
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|prev. episode = [[Binky Can't Always Get What He Wants]] |
|prev. episode = [[Binky Can't Always Get What He Wants]] |
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|writers = [[Peter K. Hirsch]]<br>[[Matt Hoverman]] |
|writers = [[Peter K. Hirsch]]<br>[[Matt Hoverman]] |
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|storyboarders = [[Helene Cossette]]<br>[[Jeremy O'Neil]] |
|storyboarders = [[Helene Cossette]]<br>[[Jeremy O'Neil]] |
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==Synopsis== |
==Synopsis== |
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| − | [[Muffy Crosswire|Muffy]] worries that a petition to help protect the environment may put [[Crosswire Motors]] out of business. |
+ | [[Muffy Crosswire|Muffy]] worries that a petition to help protect the environment may put [[Crosswire Motors]] out of business. |
==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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| − | In the |
+ | In the cafeteria at [[Lakewood Elementary School|school]], [[Binky Barnes|Binky]], [[Buster Baxter|Buster]], [[Muffy Crosswire|Muffy]], [[Francine Frensky|Francine]], and [[Arthur Read|Arthur]] notice that some of their favorite vegetables are no longer being served. [[Leah MacGrady|Mrs. MacGrady]] explains that she is only serving in-season, locally-grown vegetables because they are better for the environment. She then explains air pollution and climate change, comparing pollution to "a lid trapping the heat [around Earth]." |
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Francine suggests that the next campaign should encourage kids to bike to school. The other kids like this idea; Francine adds "maybe one day we could make all of Elwood City totally car-free!" This alarms and worries Muffy, whose father owns [[Crosswire Motors]]. |
Francine suggests that the next campaign should encourage kids to bike to school. The other kids like this idea; Francine adds "maybe one day we could make all of Elwood City totally car-free!" This alarms and worries Muffy, whose father owns [[Crosswire Motors]]. |
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| − | The "Eco Kids" plan to make a petition for the increase of school buses; Muffy is chosen to present the signatures to the principal. However, Muffy interrupts the brainstorm, and says that the group should focus on discouraging air travel instead of cars. This idea is |
+ | The "Eco Kids" plan to make a petition for the increase of school buses; Muffy is chosen to present the signatures to the principal. However, Muffy interrupts the brainstorm, and says that the group should focus on discouraging air travel instead of cars. This idea is turned down because it doesn't involve the school. |
Francine becomes suspicious of Muffy; she watches as Muffy tosses the signatures in the recycling bin instead of bringing them to the principal. Francine reveals this to the rest of the group as Muffy explains that she did it to protect her dad's business. Francine tells her that environmental issues are "bigger than just you and your dad." |
Francine becomes suspicious of Muffy; she watches as Muffy tosses the signatures in the recycling bin instead of bringing them to the principal. Francine reveals this to the rest of the group as Muffy explains that she did it to protect her dad's business. Francine tells her that environmental issues are "bigger than just you and your dad." |
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Weeping, Muffy explains the problem to her father, who tells her "part of being of being a good businessman is learning to change with the times." He tells her that Crosswire Motors will begin selling the [[Mallard (car)|Mallard]], a new electric car, which is better for air quality. |
Weeping, Muffy explains the problem to her father, who tells her "part of being of being a good businessman is learning to change with the times." He tells her that Crosswire Motors will begin selling the [[Mallard (car)|Mallard]], a new electric car, which is better for air quality. |
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| − | When she returns to school, Muffy reveals that her dad has asked the Mallard company to buy the school several electric school buses. The kids, Mrs. MacGrady, and Mr. Crosswire all take a ride in one of the new buses as the episode |
+ | When she returns to school, Muffy reveals that her dad has asked the Mallard company to buy the school several electric school buses. The kids, Mrs. MacGrady, and Mr. Crosswire all take a ride in one of the new buses as the episode finishes. |
==Characters== |
==Characters== |
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*[[Buster Baxter]] |
*[[Buster Baxter]] |
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*[[Binky Barnes]] |
*[[Binky Barnes]] |
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| − | *[[Alan Powers]] |
+ | *[[Alan Powers|Brain]] |
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*[[Leah MacGrady]] |
*[[Leah MacGrady]] |
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===Cameo=== |
===Cameo=== |
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*[[Mr. Morris]] |
*[[Mr. Morris]] |
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*[[Bailey]] |
*[[Bailey]] |
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*[[4th Grade Male Dog]] |
*[[4th Grade Male Dog]] |
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*[[Sue Ellen Armstrong]] |
*[[Sue Ellen Armstrong]] |
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| + | *[[David Read]] |
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*[[Francis Haney]] |
*[[Francis Haney]] |
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*[[Emily's mother]] |
*[[Emily's mother]] |
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| + | *[[Helen]] |
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| + | *[[Kenny]] |
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*[[Alex]] |
*[[Alex]] |
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*[[Jessica (3rd grader)]] |
*[[Jessica (3rd grader)]] |
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*[[3rd Grade Female Aardvark]] |
*[[3rd Grade Female Aardvark]] |
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*[[Kiefer]] |
*[[Kiefer]] |
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| + | *[[3rd Grade Male Rabbit]] |
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===Mentioned=== |
===Mentioned=== |
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*[[Pal]] |
*[[Pal]] |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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*[[Ed Crosswire]] is revealed to be allergic to dogs. |
*[[Ed Crosswire]] is revealed to be allergic to dogs. |
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| + | *[[PBS]] alerted local stations that this episode (along with "[[Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone]]") could be potentially controversial, given its content regarding climate change and environmental issues.<ref>https://current.org/2019/05/alabama-public-television-passes-on-arthur-episode-with-gay-wedding/</ref> |
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| + | ===Production notes=== |
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| + | *[[D.W. Read|D.W.]] can be heard saying "woah" when the Mallard buses arrive at the end of the episode. This line is delivered by her old voice actor, [[Michael Caloz]], from Seasons 1 through 3, instead of her current voice actor, [[Ethan Pugiotto]]. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 21:54, 5 November 2019
| "Muffy's Car Campaign" | |
| Season/Series: | 22 |
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| Number in season: | 4a |
| Original Airdate: |  May 16, 2019 November 8, 2019[1] |
| Credits | |
| Written by: | Peter K. Hirsch Matt Hoverman |
| Storyboard by: | Helene Cossette Jeremy O'Neil |
| Episodes | |
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"Muffy's Car Campaign" is the first half of the fourth episode in the twenty-second season of Arthur.
Synopsis
Muffy worries that a petition to help protect the environment may put Crosswire Motors out of business.
Plot
In the cafeteria at school, Binky, Buster, Muffy, Francine, and Arthur notice that some of their favorite vegetables are no longer being served. Mrs. MacGrady explains that she is only serving in-season, locally-grown vegetables because they are better for the environment. She then explains air pollution and climate change, comparing pollution to "a lid trapping the heat [around Earth]."
This inspires Francine to start a group called "Eco Kids" to brainstorm ideas of how to help the environment. The kids decide to start a campaign encouraging parents to turn off their cars while waiting in the school parking lot; they use the slogan "don't make us cough, turn you engine off!" This campaign goes very well, with a sign featuring the slogan being installing outside the school.
Francine suggests that the next campaign should encourage kids to bike to school. The other kids like this idea; Francine adds "maybe one day we could make all of Elwood City totally car-free!" This alarms and worries Muffy, whose father owns Crosswire Motors.
The "Eco Kids" plan to make a petition for the increase of school buses; Muffy is chosen to present the signatures to the principal. However, Muffy interrupts the brainstorm, and says that the group should focus on discouraging air travel instead of cars. This idea is turned down because it doesn't involve the school.
Francine becomes suspicious of Muffy; she watches as Muffy tosses the signatures in the recycling bin instead of bringing them to the principal. Francine reveals this to the rest of the group as Muffy explains that she did it to protect her dad's business. Francine tells her that environmental issues are "bigger than just you and your dad."
Weeping, Muffy explains the problem to her father, who tells her "part of being of being a good businessman is learning to change with the times." He tells her that Crosswire Motors will begin selling the Mallard, a new electric car, which is better for air quality.
When she returns to school, Muffy reveals that her dad has asked the Mallard company to buy the school several electric school buses. The kids, Mrs. MacGrady, and Mr. Crosswire all take a ride in one of the new buses as the episode finishes.
Characters
Major
Minor
Cameo
- Jane Read
- D.W. Read
- Mr. Morris
- Bailey
- Beulah McInnerny
- Candy Coco
- Bakery Guy
- 3rd Grade Female Cat (Number 2)
- Maria Pappas
- Ladonna Compson
- 4th Grade Male Dog
- Sue Ellen Armstrong
- George Lundgren
- David Read
- Francis Haney
- Emily's mother
- Helen
- Kenny
- Alex
- Jessica (3rd grader)
- 3rd Grade Female Aardvark
- Kiefer
- 3rd Grade Male Rabbit
Mentioned
Gallery
Trivia
- Ed Crosswire is revealed to be allergic to dogs.
- PBS alerted local stations that this episode (along with "Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone") could be potentially controversial, given its content regarding climate change and environmental issues.[2]
Production notes
- D.W. can be heard saying "woah" when the Mallard buses arrive at the end of the episode. This line is delivered by her old voice actor, Michael Caloz, from Seasons 1 through 3, instead of her current voice actor, Ethan Pugiotto.
References
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