Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ABC
Type: Scripted
Rating: 5.5/10
Around the World in 79 Days
Overview
This is a story involving balloonist Phinny Fogg. He and reporter teenagers Jenny and Hoppy set out on a globetrotting adventure to travel around the world in 79 days and beat the original record set by Phinny's father. The trio are in competition for both the record and a £1,000,000 prize against the sinister Crumden. Crumden is aided by his idiotic chauffeur Bumbler and his pet monkey Smirky.
This production, originally released in 1969, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Comedy, Kids genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.5 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Animation and Comedy.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Don Messick
Hoppy / Bumbler
Janet Waldo
Jenny
Allan Melvin
Bumbler
Daws Butler
Crumden
Bruce Watson
Phinny Fogg
Seasons
Season 1
17 Episodes • Aired 1969-09-06
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.
