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The Magilla Gorilla Show (1964 – 1966)

1964 • 2 seasons • Animation, Comedy • NR
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The Magilla Gorilla Show — Season 1

45 episodes · Jan 14, 1964

Meet Magilla Gorilla: a lovable, if somewhat hapless, gorilla with a penchant for bananas and a permanent residence in the window of Melvin Peebles’ struggling pet store. Stuck behind glass and perpetually munching, Magilla is more than just an attraction – he’s a significant (and expensive!) burden on poor Mr. Peebles' already strained finances.

1. Big Game
Jan 14, 1964 · 7m

Purchased by a wealthy collector, Magilla quickly discovers his new owner is an avid big game hunter determined to claim one final prize. Cleverly, Magilla deceives the millionaire into believing his butler is the gorilla he seeks, and swif…

2. Atchison, Topeka & Sam Jose
Jan 14, 1964 · 7m

When a banker learned that the notorious robber Sam Jose intended to hold up the train, he summoned Ricochet and Droop-a-Long for assistance. They resolved to disguise themselves as mailbags, believing this would be the most effective means…

3. Calling All Kin
Jan 14, 1964 · 7m

Weary of their ongoing squabbles, Mushmouse resolved to enlist the aid of his cousins, hoping to gain an advantage over Punkin’ Puss. Initially, Punkin’ Puss was baffled by Mushmouse's sudden cleverness, but upon realizing that Mushmouse ha…

4. Gridiron Gorilla
Jan 21, 1964 · 7m

Frustrated by a string of losses, a football coach acquired Magilla for his struggling team. The unusual addition quickly became their star player, and victory seemed within reach as the season turned promising. However, when a rival team u…

5. Good Little Bad Guy
Jan 21, 1964 · 7m

As Daddy Mumbleweed instructed his son in the art of being a truly effective villain, he found himself repeatedly thwarted by Ricochet and Droop-a-Long whenever he attempted a robbery. It wasn't until Ricochet placed him under arrest that D…

6. Small Change
Jan 21, 1964 · 7m

Driven by hunger, Mushmouse resolved to sneak into the kitchen for a treat. Upon opening the door to the icebox, he found Punkin’ Puss waiting for him with quiet patience. Desperate, Mushmouse turned to a spell book, hoping to grow as large…

7. Private Magilla
Jan 28, 1964 · 7m

Determined at last to be free of Magilla, Mr. Peebles arranged for him to enlist in the army. It turned out that Magilla’s unusual qualities quickly caught the attention of his superiors, leading to an extraordinary assignment: he was to tr…

8. Cradle Robber
Jan 28, 1964 · 7m

While on watch at the bank's vault, Ricochet and Droop-a-Long discovered a baby abandoned on their doorstep. Oblivious to the fact that this infant was none other than the notorious Cactus Kid, they welcomed him inside. It wasn’t long befor…

9. Hornswoggled
Jan 28, 1964 · 7m

A quarrel simmering between them, Mushmouse discovered a dog with his muzzle trapped. After freeing him, he pledged assistance should the dog ever find himself in a similar predicament. Punkin’ Puss attempted to intercept Mushmouse before h…

10. Bank Pranks
Feb 4, 1964 · 7m

A pair of thieves acquired Magilla, then enlisted his help in a planned robbery at a local bank. As police responded to the scene, the robbers attempted a hasty escape, abandoning Magilla in their rush. Their flight ended abruptly when he l…

11. West Pest
Feb 4, 1964 · 7m

A letter arrived for Ricochet, carrying the familiar scent of trouble he knew well. It promised another case, likely involving some fresh injustice that needed righting. He soon learned the details: Rocky Rattler had abducted a widow, deman…

12. Muscle Tussle
Feb 4, 1964 · 7m

Mushmouse was wallowing in self-pity when his cousin arrived for a visit. Once Punkin’ Puss had settled down for his nap, the cousins resolved to let Megaton rough up Mushmouse. Believing that Mushmouse had finally outwitted him, Punkin’ Pu…

13. Groovey Movie
Feb 11, 1964 · 7m

The film’s director was struggling to secure a gorilla for his picture. Initially, Magilla was overjoyed at the prospect of appearing on screen, but after an unfortunate incident involving an attack, he informed the director that he would o…

14. TV Show
Feb 11, 1964 · 7m

A film crew seeking an authentic, low-budget production decided to incorporate a genuine sheriff and a real town into their story. They proposed casting Bullhead Buller as the robber, planning a pivotal scene where he actually holds up a ba…

15. Cat Nipped
Feb 11, 1964 · 7m

A traveling lion found himself in a predicament when he tumbled from his conveyance and received a thorn deep within his paw. He roared out in pain, and Mushmouse hurried to offer assistance. The lion, in return for the kindness, pledged to…

16. Airlift
Feb 18, 1964 · 7m

A scientist’s request for Mr. Peebles to safeguard a peculiar anti-gravity formula takes an unexpected turn when Magilla inadvertently consumes it. Suddenly airborne, Magilla drifts and dances while Peebles pursues him relentlessly, despera…

17. Annie Hoaxley
Feb 18, 1964 · 7m

Word reached Ricochet and Droop-Along that Buzzard Bates was on his way, seeking retribution. Ricochet quickly assembled a group to ensure Bates didn’t stir up any trouble. When Buzzard arrived, he was disguised as an elderly woman, and Ric…

18. Army-Nervy Game
Feb 18, 1964 · 7m

Punkin' Puss pursued Mushmouse relentlessly; their playful chase unexpectedly entangled them with the Army’s annual war games when Mushmouse sought the soldiers' assistance in settling a dispute with Punkin' Puss. Consequently, Punkin' Puss…

19. Come Blow Your Dough
Feb 25, 1964 · 7m

Mr. Peebles was holding a special sale at his shop, and Ogee desperately wanted to bring home Magilla. She managed to acquire him for just a penny, then faced the challenge of explaining her purchase to her parents. When her father first sa…

20. School Daze
Feb 25, 1964 · 7m

Once Ricochet had shown Droop-a-Long the secrets of a swift draw, they found themselves tasked with rounding up a group of truants. Recognizing an opportunity, they decided to hold Dastardly Dalton accountable for his own absences and immed…

21. Seein’ is Believin’
Feb 25, 1964 · 7m

As Punkin' Puss read of a scientist searching for suitable laboratory mice, a troubling thought took hold. The account detailed an experiment that rendered one mouse, known as Mushmouse, invisible – only for him to reappear later, causing c…

22. Mad Scientist
Mar 3, 1964 · 7m

Weary of the sheer number of bananas Magilla consumed, Mr. Peebles sold him to a scientist "for his brain." However, when Magilla learned the scientist intended to experiment on the reactions of pigeons exhibiting gorilla traits, and gorill…

23. Sheepy Wolf
Mar 3, 1964 · 7m

When a local rancher found himself unable to deter a notorious trickster, known as El Loco Lobo, from raiding his cattle herd, he sought assistance from Ricochet and Droop-A-Long. After several frustrating encounters, it appeared the thief …

24. Courtin’ Disaster
Mar 3, 1964 · 7m

Incensed by the sight of Mushmouse setting aside their quarrel for a date, Punkin’ Puss flew into a rage and resolved to fire upon him as he made his way toward Hunnybun's house. After Hunnybun urged Mushmouse to defend himself, he hesitate…

25. Masquerade Party
Mar 10, 1964 · 7m

A cluster of revelers strolled past the shop and spotted Magilla. Assuming he was headed to the same gathering, they decided to invite him along. Once at the party, Magilla began dancing with a distinguished lady, inadvertently thwarting th…

26. Big Thinker
Mar 10, 1964 · 7m

While Droop-a-Long honed his skills in apprehending wrongdoers, Half-Pint Pinto, catching sight of a poster advertising the circus, resolved upon a daring scheme: he would steal an elephant. Soon after, when the circus promoter reported the…

27. A Tale of Two Kitties
Mar 10, 1964 · 7m

As Punkin’ Puss and Mushmouse quarrelled their way across the land, they encountered a “No Trespassing” sign. The newcomer decided to hold Mushmouse back, while Punkin’ Puss declared war on him. But when the cats realized that Mushmouse was…

28. Come Back, Little Magilla
Mar 17, 1964 · 7m

When her father declined to adopt Magilla, Ogee ran away. On her way to Hollywood, where she hoped to find work that would earn her enough money to buy the gorilla, she paused at the Pet Store to say farewell. Seeing how vulnerable she was,…

29. Two Too Many
Mar 17, 1964 · 7m

Fresh out of prison, a former criminal resolved to return to town, fueled by a desire for vengeance against Ricochet Rabbit. He devised a scheme, disguising himself as the sheriff and then brazenly robbing the town’s bank, stagecoach, and t…

30. Chomp Romp
Mar 17, 1964 · 7m

Weary of Punkin' Puss's relentless pursuit, Mushmouse commissioned a mechanical hound to guard him. Determined not to be outwitted, Punkin' Puss attempted several schemes to eliminate the device, and eventually succeeded in dismantling it p…

31. Fairy Godmother
Mar 24, 1964 · 7m

Once Mr. Peebles departed for the evening, Magilla settled down with a tale of Cinderella, and soon found himself longing for a Fairy Godmother just as she possessed. Hardly had he voiced this sentiment when his very own Fairy Godmother app…

32. Bad Guys Are Good Guys
Mar 24, 1964 · 7m

Traveling through the desert, Ricochet and Droop-a-Long stumbled upon the city of Desperado. To locate Scattergun within this outlaw town, they adopted the guise of hardened criminals. When Scattergun dismissed them outright, urging them to…

33. Catch as a Cat Can Day
Mar 24, 1964 · 7m

Having just defeated Mushmouse in their latest contest, Punkin' Puss discovered it was “Catch as cat can day,” meaning he now had to spend his time fleeing from the formidable Suzy McStump rather than continuing their usual rivalry. Underst…

34. Planet Zero
Mar 31, 1964 · 7m

While jogging one afternoon, Magilla unexpectedly encountered a group of extraterrestrials who invited him for a journey. Upon arriving at their home planet, he found himself subjected to a series of examinations by the local doctors, seemi…

35. Itchy-Finger Gunslinger
Mar 31, 1964 · 7m

Ricochet received a challenge to a duel and found himself waiting for his adversary. While he did so, Droop-a-long was struck unconscious by a brick; attached to it was a note declaring that Ricochet’s naiveté in believing the initial messa…

36. Jump Bumps
Mar 31, 1964 · 7m

Weary of being bullied by Punkin' Puss, Mushmouse took up judo in an attempt to protect himself. When that proved ineffective, he hired a boxing kangaroo as a bodyguard. Unaware that Mushmouse had acquired such a companion, Punkin’ Puss mis…

37. Prince Charming
Apr 7, 1964 · 7m

Upon visiting Magilla at Mr. Peebles’s pet shop, Ogee found the gorilla launching into a string of fanciful stories. One tale he spun concerned a lovely princess who was obliged to bestow a kiss upon an unremarkable creature, transforming h…

38. Clunko Bunko
Apr 7, 1964 · 7m

Ricochet was amusing himself with a solitary game of ping pong when a call came through: Cactus Calvin intended to rob the circus. With the Colonel heading into town, Ricochet and Droop-a-Long took it upon themselves to keep watch. Cactus C…

39. Nowhere Bear
Apr 7, 1964 · 7m

As Punkin’ Puss pursued Mushmouse across the hills, he repeatedly roused the slumbering bear, much to its displeasure. Recognizing an opportunity, Mushmouse resolved to harness the bear's considerable strength and turn it to his advantage i…

40. Motorcycle Magilla
Apr 14, 1964 · 7m

Magilla found himself unable to resist perching upon Mr. Peebles’ motorcycle, and inadvertently set off on an unexpected tour of the city. Pursued relentlessly across town by a frustrated Mr. Peebles, Magilla was then rescued by a passing h…

41. Slick Quick Gun
Apr 14, 1964 · 7m

Slowpoke Sloane intended to match Ricochet’s velocity, fueled by a desire for retribution. Ricochet soon realized that the potion had granted him an extraordinary swiftness, allowing him to outrun the law itself. Pursued by Ricochet and Dro…

42. Legend of Bat Mouseterson
Apr 14, 1964 · 7m

Mushmouse received a visit from his cousin, and immediately, things went sour between him and Punkin’ Puss. Bat Mouseterson quickly overstayed his welcome in Punkin’ Puss's opinion, prompting him to try and send the mouse home. When that da…

43. Is that Zoo?
Apr 21, 1964 · 7m

Weary of Magilla’s constant mishaps at the pet store, Mr. Peebles resolved to donate him to the city zoo. But when the gorilla began causing considerable disruption with his unique understanding of zoo regulations, the director made a call …

44. Mostly Ghostly
Apr 21, 1964 · 7m

Word reached Ricochet that Ghost Town Gus was holding up a stagecoach. Unable to apprehend him at the scene, he gave chase, pursuing the outlaw toward the nearby, deserted settlement known as Ghost Town. Just as it seemed Gus would escape, …

45. Super Drooper
Apr 21, 1964 · 7m

Having banished Mushmouse so he could watch his favorite program, Punkin’ Puss found himself the target of a surprising letter. Mushmouse had written to the show’s star, hoping the hero would instruct Punkin’ Puss on proper behavior toward …