Ep 13. Pingu's Parents Go to a Concert / Pingu Dreams
- TV-Y
- November 3, 1991
- 10 min
Pingu's Parents Go to a Concert / Pingu Dreams is the thirteenth episode of the first season of the beloved children's show Pingu.
In the first segment, Pingu's parents decide to go to a concert in town, leaving Pingu and his sister Pinga in the care of their grandparents. Pingu is excited at first, but as his parents prepare to leave, he becomes apprehensive and clingy, not wanting them to go. Throughout the episode, Pingu gets into various minor scrapes, such as spilling milk all over the table and accidentally knocking things over. He runs to his grandparents for comfort, but they are occupied with their own activities. Eventually, Pingu's parents return from their concert, to his great relief.
The second segment, Pingu Dreams, focuses on Pingu's vivid and strange dreams. In one dream, he is a conductor leading a penguin orchestra, but is stymied by a disruptive member of the audience. In another, he is a gourmet chef creating a menu of bizarre and unappetizing dishes. Pingu even dreams that he is a superhero, saving the day in a wacky scenario involving a runaway train. Ultimately, Pingu wakes up from his wild dreams, ready for a new day.
Overall, Pingu's Parents Go to a Concert / Pingu Dreams is a charming and entertaining episode that showcases the creative and imaginative nature of the show. Young viewers will love Pingu's adventures and misadventures, as well as his ultimately comforting and reassuring home life.