Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines (1969 – 1970)

1969 • 1 season • Drama, Comedy • TV-Y7

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Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines — Season 1

Sep 13, 1969First aired
89 episodesin this season
4mavg. runtime

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6mFur Out FurloughThe General has decreed that a thirty-day leave of absence, with all expenses covered, will be granted to the soldier who successfully captures Yankee Doodle Pigeon.Sep 13, 1969Sep 13, 19696m 02

3mHot SoupSep 13, 1969Sep 13, 19693m 03

3mBarn DanceSep 13, 1969Sep 13, 19693m 04

3mMuttley on the BountyAs he swiped at the floor with his mop, Muttley found himself lost in a reverie. He imagined himself as Fletcher Christian, aboard the H.M.S. Bounty, while Dastardly took on the role of the tyrannical Captain Bligh.Sep 13, 1969Sep 13, 19693m 05

6mSappy BirthdayMuttley requested a day of respite; it was his birthday. Dastardly reminded him that the celebratory gathering would have to wait until their current endeavor – thwarting the pigeon – was concluded.Sep 13, 1969Sep 13, 19696m 06

6mFollow That FeatherDick Dastardly, acutely conscious of the seriousness of the predicament, and his boastful companions, made a determined effort to dispatch the pigeon, a feathered projectile with a homing instinct.Sep 20, 1969Sep 20, 19696m 07

3mBarberSep 20, 1969Sep 20, 19693m 08

3mEmpty HangarSep 20, 1969Sep 20, 19693m 09

3mWhat's New Old Bean?Our dog, a connoisseur of accolades, occupied the garden, his mind lost in a fanciful reimagining of the tale of Jack and the Beanstalk.Sep 20, 1969Sep 20, 19693m 10

6mOperation AnvilKlunk is confident in the success of his latest creation: a flying anvil. Dick Dastardly, meanwhile, is both flattered and, perhaps more accurately, anticipates being thoroughly defeated by the prospect of finally acquiring Yankee Doodle Pigeon.Sep 20, 1969Sep 20, 19696m 11

6mSky Hi-IQAt the General's behest, an efficiency expert arrived to reorganize the Vulture Squadron. Following an analysis of the squadron members’ attitudes, the expert recommended Muttley for command.Sep 27, 1969Sep 27, 19696m 12

3mProp WashSep 27, 1969Sep 27, 19693m 13

3mCarpetSep 27, 1969Sep 27, 19693m 14

3mThe Marvelous MuttdiniConfined to the guardhouse, Muttley indulged in fantasies of daring escapes.Sep 27, 1969Sep 27, 19693m 15

6mA Plain Shortage of PlanesThe Vulture Squadron’s aircraft were depleted. The General’s voice crackled over the comms, delivering grim news: funds for replacements had dried up completely. Faced with this setback, Dick Dastardly resolved to acquire a salvaged plane, ensuring he could still pursue Yankee Doodle Pigeon.Sep 27, 1969Sep 27, 19696m 16

6mBarnstormersAnother mission gone awry, and a soft landing in a barn would be their only salvation. The countrywoman Hilda believes her Prince Charming, Zilly, has descended from the heavens. She refuses to let him go.Oct 4, 1969Oct 4, 19696m 17

3mArnoldOct 4, 1969Oct 4, 19693m 18

3mPineapple SundaeOct 4, 1969Oct 4, 19693m 19

3mThe New MascotOct 4, 1969Oct 4, 19693m 20

3mThe Bad ActorMuttley lost himself in reverie, imagining himself on a grand stage, only to be eclipsed by the perpetually villainous Dastardly – forever confined to a predictable, stock character.Oct 4, 1969Oct 4, 19693m 21

6mShape Up Or Ship OutThe Yankee Doodle Pigeon now bravely crosses the open water, bearing confidential messages to vessels at sea. The General has assigned the Vulture Squadron to naval duty aboard a flat-deck ferry.Oct 4, 1969Oct 4, 19696m 22

6mStop That PigeonThe Yankee Doodle Pigeon and the crew of the Vulture Squadron—Dick Dastardly, Muttley, Klunk, and Zilly—are briefly presented. We observe their initial, clumsy efforts to thwart the pigeon's progress.Oct 11, 1969Oct 11, 19696m 23

3mGrease JobOct 11, 1969Oct 11, 19693m 24

3mRobotOct 11, 1969Oct 11, 19693m 25

3mThe Big TopperMuttley harbored a fervent ambition: to shine as a circus star. But his dreams were shadowed by the machinations of his nemesis, Dastardly, who was devising schemes to ruin the performance.Oct 11, 1969Oct 11, 19693m 26

6mZilly's a DillyDick Dastardly found himself exasperated by Zilly's perpetually frightening demeanor. In desperation, he summoned a physician, who then employed hypnosis on the feline. The result was immediate and remarkable: Zilly underwent a transformation, becoming instead the most courageous warrior of the Vulture Squadron.Oct 11, 1969Oct 11, 19696m 27

6mThe Cuckoo PatrolDisguised as ordinary pigeons, our operatives once more attempt to ensnare the target, a bird known as Yankee Doodle. They fail to recognize that a more advantageous strategy would be to act as a cuckoo.Oct 18, 1969Oct 18, 19696m 28

3mAutomatic DoorOct 18, 1969Oct 18, 19693m 29

3mAirmailOct 18, 1969Oct 18, 19693m 30

3mRunway StripeOct 18, 1969Oct 18, 19693m 31

3mThe Masked MuttleyIn his sleep, Muttley conjured a world of dusty plains and daring deeds. He was a hero of the Wild West, standing as the last line of defense against the villainous Dastardly and his band of outlaws, poised to intercept their audacious bank robbery.Oct 18, 1969Oct 18, 19693m 32

6mPest PilotsThe Vulture Squadron, a band of unforgettable entrepreneurs, found themselves unexpectedly at the doorstep of a mad professor’s laboratory. He offered them a peculiar opportunity: to test his latest flying contraptions not on Klunk, but on a humble pigeon.Oct 18, 1969Oct 18, 19696m 33

6mThe Swiss YelpsHigh above, our brave Yankee Doodle Pigeon glides swiftly through the passes of the Swiss Alps. Below, Dastardly and his men are enduring a turbulent flight.Oct 25, 1969Oct 25, 19696m 34

6mEagle-BeagleAfter botching a number of his schemes, Dick Dastardly decided that capturing an eagle presented a simpler task than catching a pigeon.Oct 25, 1969Oct 25, 19696m 35

3mDeep ReadingOct 25, 1969Oct 25, 19693m 36

3mShell GameOct 25, 1969Oct 25, 19693m 37

3mSlightly LoadedOct 25, 1969Oct 25, 19693m 38

3mMovie StuntmanAs Muttley applied paint to the flagpole, a vivid fantasy unfolded in his mind. He was no longer the hapless sidekick, but a daring movie stuntman, only to find himself the target of a malicious scheme orchestrated by the film's director, the nefarious Darryl O. Dastardly.Oct 25, 1969Oct 25, 19693m 39

6mFly By KnightsThis time, the group attempts to target Yankee Doodle with a volley of arrows. Each shot misses, prompting Dastardly to suggest they require spectacles. Consequently, they proceed to an eye examination. All fail the test and are fitted with glasses. Ironically, the new eyewear only exacerbates their vision problems. Muttley perceives everything as distant, Klunk's vision is grotesquely amplified, and Zilly sees the world inverted. The General, in turn, bestows a pair upon Dastardly, who now expeNov 1, 1969Nov 1, 19696m 40

6mThere's No Fool Like a Re-FuelThe episode begins with the usual rhythm of their travels. Gradually, each vehicle begins to run low on fuel. A disheartened suggestion arises that they will never overtake Yankee Doodle, hampered as they are by dwindling supplies. But Klunk, observing the situation, conceives of a daring solution: refueling while airborne. They then proceed to experiment with various methods of aerial refueling.Nov 1, 1969Nov 1, 19696m 41

3mSpringtimeNov 1, 1969Nov 1, 19693m 42

3mDog's LifeNov 1, 1969Nov 1, 19693m 43

3mStrange EquipmentNov 1, 1969Nov 1, 19693m 44

3mCoonskin CaperLost in the woods, Muttley indulged in a fanciful reverie. He imagined himself as Daniel Boone, a pioneer of the wilderness, while Dastardly took on the role of a fleeing Indian, intent on stealing a woman from his grasp.Nov 1, 1969Nov 1, 19693m 45

6mMovies Are Badder Than EverThe General dispatched a film director to observe the crew, hoping to identify areas of inefficiency. Unaware of the scrutiny, the crew continued their work as usual, and the director found himself captivated by the raw material unfolding before him. However, the footage was ultimately destroyed, leaving the director deeply displeased.Nov 8, 1969Nov 8, 19696m 46

6mHome Sweet Homing PigeonZilly, Muttley, and Klunk declined to obey Dastardly's orders, their contracts having expired. Dastardly, overcome with emotion, attempted to guilt them into service, and they reluctantly agreed to accompany him one final time. The trio endeavored to steal Yankee Doodle, but their efforts proved futile. A wrecking ball was employed, yet it failed to achieve the desired result. With a shared decision to depart for good, they prepared to leave. Just then, Yankee Doodle soared overhead, causing a cNov 8, 1969Nov 8, 19696m 47

3mThe ElevatorNov 8, 1969Nov 8, 19693m 48

3mObedience SchoolNov 8, 1969Nov 8, 19693m 49

3mAquanutsMuttley harbored a fantastical ambition: to be a deep-sea treasure hunter. But his dreams were perpetually shadowed by the knowledge that Dastardly would inevitably seek to pilfer any riches he might discover.Nov 8, 1969Nov 8, 19693m 50

6mLens a HandDastardly proposed to The General a demonstration of the squadron's effectiveness, a clear indication that their efforts extended beyond mere pay collection. Muttley was assigned the task of documenting the proceedings with photographs.Nov 15, 1969Nov 15, 19696m 51

6mVacation Trip TrapA summons from the General granted Dick Dastardly a two-week furlough. Suddenly, Zilly, Klunk, and Muttley found themselves tasked with thwarting the pigeon’s schemes, a daunting prospect without their leader. They were ill-equipped to succeed without his guidance.Nov 15, 1969Nov 15, 19696m 52

3mParachuteNov 15, 1969Nov 15, 19693m 53

3mReal SnapperNov 15, 1969Nov 15, 19693m 54

3mLeonardo de MuttleyMuttley harbored a grand ambition: to be Leonardo da Vinci. He spent his days consumed by the pursuit of invention, meticulously crafting what he believed would be the world’s first flying machine.Nov 15, 1969Nov 15, 19693m 55

6mStop Which Pigeon?The General is scheduled to inspect Yankee Doodle Pigeon, now in custody. Our team of resourceful, if somewhat eccentric, engineers have yet to prevent the pigeon’s capture, and with the General’s arrival imminent, they resort to a theatrical deception. They procure an actor pigeon, hoping to convince the General it is the genuine article.Nov 22, 1969Nov 22, 19696m 56

6mCeiling Zero ZeroThe Vulture Squadron, armed with Klunk’s newest contraption—a device designed to manipulate the weather—prepared for what was likely their hundredth attempt to thwart Yankee Doodle Pigeon.Nov 22, 1969Nov 22, 19696m 57

3mFast FreightNov 22, 1969Nov 22, 19693m 58

3mHome RunNov 22, 1969Nov 22, 19693m 59

3mStart Your EnginesMuttley harbored a secret aspiration: to be Barney Olfield, the celebrated racer.Nov 22, 1969Nov 22, 19693m 60

6mWho's Who?In the midst of 'Operation Catapult,' Dastardly is thrown from the aircraft and lands with a jarring impact, striking his head. The fall leaves him with amnesia. Klunk assumes command of the squadron, yet their endeavors yield no improvement. Ultimately, Dastardly, Zilly, and Klunk all suffer the same fate, falling headfirst from the plane. This second impact restores Dastardly's memory, but now Klunk and Zilly appear to have forgotten him, as well as their own identities.Nov 29, 1969Nov 29, 19696m 61

6mOperation BirdbrainDastardly believed that the Vulture Squadron would undoubtedly succeed in capturing Yankee Doodle Pigeon, provided they could cultivate a pigeon's mindset. To accomplish this, they must also emulate a pigeon's habits in sleep and sustenance.Nov 29, 1969Nov 29, 19696m 62

3mBowling PinNov 29, 1969Nov 29, 19693m 63

3mShrink JobNov 29, 1969Nov 29, 19693m 64

3mShip AhooeyIn his sleep, Muttley envisioned himself as a pioneer, the first creature to conquer the treacherous stretch of the English Channel.Nov 29, 1969Nov 29, 19693m 65

6mMedal MuddleIt seems the entire collection of Muttley’s medals has been taken. He insists that Dick Dastardly assist him in recovering them, and until that is accomplished, Muttley refuses to perform his duties.Dec 6, 1969Dec 6, 19696m 66

6mGo South Young PigeonDick Dastardly, accompanied by Muttley, Klunk, and Zilly, encountered considerable trouble in locating the specific pigeon amidst a large flock of birds migrating south for the winter.Dec 6, 1969Dec 6, 19696m 67

3mThe Window WasherDec 6, 1969Dec 6, 19693m 68

3mBeach BlastDec 6, 1969Dec 6, 19693m 69

3mAdmiral Bird DogMuttley harbored a fervent ambition: to reach the North Pole. But Dastardly, ever eager for mischief, plotted to thwart his every step and claim the prize for himself.Dec 6, 1969Dec 6, 19693m 70

6mToo Many KooksDick Dastardly patiently endured a series of suggestions from his hapless henchmen: Klunk, Zilly, and Muttley, all vying to devise a plan for capturing Yankee Doodle Pigeon. It was Muttley who ultimately conceived a device, confident in its ability to definitively halt the pigeon's flight.Dec 13, 1969Dec 13, 19696m 71

6mIce See YouUndertaking his perilous mission of clandestine message delivery, Yankee Doodle Pigeon now soars above the icy expanse of the northern front. He is, naturally, in hot pursuit by Dick Dastardly and his Vulture Squadron.Dec 13, 1969Dec 13, 19696m 72

3mEchoDec 13, 1969Dec 13, 19693m 73

3mRainmakerDec 13, 1969Dec 13, 19693m 74

3mProfessor MuttleyMuttley harbored a secret ambition: to be a celebrated inventor. Alas, his aspirations were perpetually thwarted by the cunning schemes of Dastardly, who consistently pilfered Muttley’s brilliant concepts for his own nefarious purposes.Dec 13, 1969Dec 13, 19693m 75

6mBalmy SwamiHaving suffered yet another mechanical failure, the Vulture Squadron descends upon Sam Swami’s tent. The seer, gazing into the mists of tomorrow, foresees a brighter fate for the squadron's daring pilots, though a darker one awaits Yankee Doodle Pigeon.Dec 20, 1969Dec 20, 19696m 76

6mCamouflage Hop-ArooThe General dispatched a camouflage specialist to lend assistance to the Vulture Squadron. Those hardened men would undoubtedly neutralize the target, even while concealed.Dec 20, 1969Dec 20, 19696m 77

3mMop UpDec 20, 1969Dec 20, 19693m 78

3mBig TurnoverDec 20, 1969Dec 20, 19693m 79

3mWild Mutt MuttleyMuttley harbored a fantastical notion: he envisioned himself as a ruler of the jungle.Dec 20, 1969Dec 20, 19693m 80

6mHave Plane Will TravelThe Vulture Squadron was reassigned to a location remarkably devoid of pigeons, save for a single bird known as Yankee Doodle.Dec 27, 1969Dec 27, 19696m 81

6mWindy WindmillThe Yankee Doodle Pigeon soared above the Netherlands, relentlessly pursued by the absurd Vulture Squadron, who sought to capture the valiant messenger with a windmill-powered aircraft.Dec 27, 1969Dec 27, 19696m 82

3mTough BreakDec 27, 1969Dec 27, 19693m 83

3mThe Ice Cream TreeDec 27, 1969Dec 27, 19693m 84

3mAstromuttMuttley often dreamt of himself as a valiant space hero, though in these visions, Dastardly was a malevolent entity on a distant planet, meticulously planning Muttley’s downfall.Dec 27, 1969Dec 27, 19693m 85

6mPlane TalkKlunk designs an aircraft incorporating a backup plane, a safeguard intended to protect daring pilots should unforeseen circumstances arise.Jan 3, 1970Jan 3, 19706m 86

6mHappy Bird DayThe General summoned Dick Dastardly, delivering a stern message: no birthday festivities would be permitted until Yankee Doodle Pigeon was apprehended. Dastardly pondered the matter, concluding that the celebration must be for the General himself. He resolved to bake a cake for the General and present it to him immediately following the pigeon's capture.Jan 3, 1970Jan 3, 19706m 87

3mBoxingJan 3, 1970Jan 3, 19703m 88

3mRunaway RugJan 3, 1970Jan 3, 19703m 89

3mSuper MuttleyMuttley harbored a persistent fantasy: he was, in his mind, a champion of justice.Jan 3, 1970Jan 3, 19703m