Ep 11. Please Don't Eat the Alstons
- TV-Y
- November 7, 1994
- 22 min
Please Don't Eat the Alstons is the eleventh episode of the first season of the beloved children's show Gullah Gullah Island. The show, set on a fictional island off the coast of South Carolina, features a family of anthropomorphic amphibians, the Alstons, who help teach children about life lessons and the importance of cultural diversity.
In this episode, the friendly Alston family is busy gathering food for their annual harvest party. The party celebrates the abundance of harvest season, and the Alstons have plenty of fruits, vegetables, and other goodies to share with their friends on the island. However, their plans are thwarted when a group of mischievous weasels decide to help themselves to the Alstons' bounty.
The Alstons are understandably upset when they discover that their hard-earned harvest has been stolen. They work together to try and catch the thieving weasels, but the wily critters are always one step ahead.
Meanwhile, the other families on the island are preparing for the harvest party. The show features several groups of children, including the main character Binyah Binyah, who are excited to celebrate with their friends. They practice singing, dancing, and playing games as they wait for the Alstons to arrive.
As the day of the party approaches, the Alstons are still struggling to catch the weasels. They try setting traps and using decoys, but the weasels are too clever and keep slipping away. Finally, the Alstons come up with a plan to outsmart the weasels and retrieve their stolen food.
In the end, the harvest party goes on as planned, and the Alstons are able to share their abundance with their friends on the island. The weasels, meanwhile, learn a valuable lesson about the importance of respecting other creatures and sharing resources.
Overall, Please Don't Eat the Alstons is a heartwarming episode that teaches children about the values of community, cooperation, and generosity. The vibrant colors, catchy songs, and playful characters make this show a favorite among kids and adults alike, and the messages it promotes about cultural diversity and environmental stewardship are as relevant today as they were in the 90s when the show first aired.
