Ep 45. Organ Grinder's Swing
- February 19, 1937
In this episode of Popeye the Sailor, titled "Organ Grinder's Swing," Popeye finds himself in a neighborhood overrun by a group of monkeys, led by an organ grinder and his assistant. The monkeys are causing chaos and destruction everywhere they go, stealing food, wrecking property, and launching themselves at anyone who tries to stop them.
Popeye is initially reluctant to get involved, but when he sees the monkeys taking over his favorite diner, he jumps into action. As he tries to reason with the organ grinder and get him to control his monkeys, the situation intensifies. The monkeys start attacking Popeye, leaving him injured and out of commission.
With Popeye down, it's up to his friend Olive Oyl and Brutus, the diner's chef, to come up with a plan. Together, they devise a scheme to lure the monkeys away from the diner and into a nearby park. However, their plan quickly falls apart, and the monkeys end up invading a nearby circus instead.
In the end, it's up to Popeye to save the day. He fights his way through the circus, taking on the monkeys one by one. As he battles his way to the organ grinder, he reveals that he's been carrying a secret weapon all along: a can of spinach.
Popeye downs the spinach and gains the strength to take on the organ grinder and his monkeys. He fights his way through the remaining monkeys and ultimately triumphs over the organ grinder, restoring peace to the neighborhood.
"Organ Grinder's Swing" is a fast-paced and action-packed episode of Popeye the Sailor, with plenty of laughs and thrills along the way. Fans of the classic cartoon will enjoy seeing Popeye at his best as he takes on a host of mischievous monkeys in his quest to save the diner and the neighborhood. With its clever storyline and engaging cast of characters, this episode is sure to be a hit with viewers of all ages.