Ep 4. Curious George Gets All Keyed Up / Gutter Monkey

Curious George (US) season 2 episode 4 is titled "Curious George Gets All Keyed Up / Gutter Monkey." In this episode, George gets himself into another adventure-filled day of learning new things and experiencing emotions.

In the first half of the episode, "Curious George Gets All Keyed Up," George expresses his interest in playing the piano after hearing a beautiful tune from a street performer. With his curiosity sparked, George sets out to learn how to play the piano, but it's not as easy as he initially thought. The keys are too high for him to reach and too heavy to press down. George seeks help from professional pianists by visiting a music store and a concert hall. Despite his efforts, George still struggles to play the instrument.

Determined to find a way, George decides to build his own piano. He gathers different materials such as wood, strings, and hammers and with his engineering skills, makes his own working piano. George cannot wait to play his newly built piano and share his musical talent with friends. His friends gather around him, listening to the melody he creates. Through George's persistence, he learns that creativity, hard work, and determination can lead to success.

In the second half of the episode, "Gutter Monkey," George, Bill, and Steve decide to have a bowling contest. They head to the bowling alley and begin their game. However, things do not go as planned as George accidentally rolls his ball into the gutter. Frustrated and disappointed, George seeks advice from the bowling alley attendant. The attendant introduces George to a new job of being a "gutter monkey," a position where he would collect and return all of the balls that rolled into the gutter.

George takes a liking to his new job and tries to find different ways to improve his performance as a gutter monkey. He creates a system that allows him to catch the balls without bending down all the time. With his alteration, George becomes more efficient and increases the success rate of the game. Steve and Bill are amazed by his skill and nickname him the "Gutter Monkey King."

Through this episode, George learns the importance of never giving up and not being afraid to try something new. He discovers new skills and talents, and realizes that every job is meaningful and necessary. The episode also emphasizes the importance of creative thinking and problem-solving, showing that one can always find a way to succeed.