Episode
The Bullwinkle Show: Aesop and Son - The Lion and the Aardvark
Overview
Aesop tells the tale of a Lion who encounters an Aardvark in the wild. Initially, the Lion sees the Aardvark as an easy target, but the clever Aardvark uses his wit to escape the Lion's grasp. Aesop’s son questions the moral of the story, leading to a humorous discussion about strength versus intelligence and how appearances can be deceiving. The fable highlights the importance of cleverness and quick thinking in overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges.
Details
- Series
- The Bullwinkle Show
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 42
- Air date
- 1960-11-19
Episode context
Aesop and Son - The Lion and the Aardvark is Episode 42 in Season 2 of The Bullwinkle Show. It aired on 1960-11-19.
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