Ep 5. Featuring: Hey Diddle Diddle, Eenie Meenie, Dicky Birds

Featuring: Hey Diddle Diddle, Eenie Meenie, Dicky Birds is the fifth episode of Jim Henson's Mother Goose Stories season 1. This classic children's show enchants children of all ages as each episode comes to life with beautiful costumes, colorful sets, and delightful music. The show's central character, Mother Goose, is an animated version of the classic nursery rhyme character, transporting each viewer to the world of childhood wonder.

The first story in this episode, Hey Diddle Diddle, brings to life the beloved nursery rhyme of the same name. It features an ensemble cast of actors, singers, and dancers, wearing bright, whimsical costumes and performing on a colorful set. Viewers will be familiar with the catchphrase "the dish ran away with the spoon," but this episode also introduces new elements, like an adorable cast of animal characters that interact with the human actors in enchanting ways.

The next tale, Eenie Meenie, once again transports viewers to the world of Mother Goose, this time with a catchy, upbeat musical number. This story features a dysfunctional village council, led by a bumbling mayor, that can't seem to agree on anything. The council's strife is compounded by the arrival of the titular Eenie Meenie, a character who's always indecisive and can never make up their mind. But as the story unfolds, the council learns a valuable lesson from the sweet and charismatic hero, whose mere presence creates a positive atmosphere that leads to compromise and agreement.

The final story in this episode is Dicky Birds, a delightful musical number in which the dicky birds, a group of cute, fluffy creatures, engage in a frenzied dance that leaves viewers with a smile on their faces. These whimsical creatures flap their wings and dance to the catchy tune that utilizes the distinct sounds each bird makes. The narrative follows the birds as they work to prepare for the arrival of a new baby bird, emphasizing the importance of preparation and family unity.

Overall, Featuring: Hey Diddle Diddle, Eenie Meenie, Dicky Birds is a delightful episode of Jim Henson's Mother Goose Stories. Full of vibrant musical numbers, colorful sets, and enchanting characters, this episode—and the series as a whole—is sure to captivate and enchant viewers of all ages.