Episode
Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats: Wishful Thinking
Overview
Mungo becomes master of his very own genie when he rubs a magic milk bottle one day. But everyone wants a piece of the action - and his three wishes - as Mungo tries desperately to save his claim.
Details
- Series
- Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 10
- Air date
- 1984-09-21
- Runtime
- 11 min
Episode context
Wishful Thinking is Episode 10 in Season 1 of Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats. It aired on 1984-09-21. The runtime is 11 min.
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Episode 9: Heathcliff's Middle Name
A movie star named Rock comes to town to film a new movie, and Sonja is thoroughly smitten. Heathcliff is wildly jealous, but Sonja forbids any fighting. However, when Rock is exposed as a fake - from his toupee to his false teeth - Sonja's affections return to our hero.
Episode 11: King of the Beasts
Heathcliff and Iggy go to visit the zoo so that Heathcliff can finally meet the king of the beasts, the lion. But to Heathcliff's dismay, the lion is a kind-hearted and gentle creature and not at all to Heathcliff's liking. The apes in the zoo make fun of the lion because he is so tame. Heathcliff gives the cowardly lion some pointers on being fierce and strong which helps the lion put those nasty apes in their place!
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When Cleo visits her cousin, LuluBelle, in the country and takes the Catillac Cats along, it's love at first sight for Mungo and LuluBelle. But the amorous boy-next-door, Orville, already has designs on LuluBelle and will stop at nothing to keep his new competition from edging in.
Episode 12: Cat Can Do
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Episode 7: Rebel Without a Claws
A kitten shows up in the neighborhood with an enormous case of hero worship for Heathcliff. However, he is so much like the object of his esteem that Heathcliff himself can hardly stand his new little shadow. Eventually, the kitten moves on and leaves Heathcliff alone.
Episode 13: Smoke Gets in My Eyes
The Nutmegs tour the fire station and are very embarrassed by Heathcliff's behavior. That night, while sleepwalking, Grandpa Nutmeg sets the house on fire and Heathcliff saves everyone by getting the firemen there in time, thus redeeming himself for the way he'd acted earlier.
Episode 6: Circus Beserkus
After returning from the beach, Hector, Wordsworth and Mongo discover that their Cadillac has been stolen. Riff Raff figures that a day at the circus will help them take their minds off their loss. But they soon realize that their car is being used by the circus as part of the show. Now they must devise a plan to get it back.
Episode 14: Much Ado About Bedding
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Episode 5: Mad Dog Catcher
Heathcliff gets into mischief with the local dogcatcher. Sonja is concerned about the dogs that are being picked up so Heathcliff investigates. Once Heathcliff gets involved you know there is going to be some real excitement.
Episode 15: City Slicker Cat
J.B. is a rich, snobbish cat who comes to visit the Nutmegs. He expects Heathcliff to wait on him paw and paw, and even vies for Sonja's attention. However, Heathcliff discovers the dark secret of J.B.'s past and uses the information to his advantage.
Episode 4: Carnival Capers
Riff Raff takes Cleo to a carnival after hours but their fun is thwarted by Bruno, Geldorf and a carnie.
Episode 16: House of the Future
Riff Raff, Cleo, and the Cats visit the world famous "Dizzyland" amusement park where they tour the House of the Future. The cats hide when the house closes for the day, and spend the evening enjoying all the comfort and gadgets the future holds.