Ep 49. Morning, Noon And Night Club
- June 18, 1937
Popeye the Sailor is an American animated TV show focusing on the adventures of the iconic sailor Popeye. Season 1 episode 49, titled "Morning, Noon And Night Club," centers on Popeye's efforts to win the heart of his beloved Olive Oyl by showcasing his musical talents at a popular club in town.
The episode opens with Popeye and Olive Oyl walking down the street when they come across a club named the "Morning, Noon And Night Club." Popeye is excited to show off his singing skills, so he convinces Olive to join him in the club. However, once they arrive, they find that only established singers can perform at the club.
Determined to prove himself, Popeye decides to disguise himself as an established singer and manages to convince the owner of the club to let him perform. Olive is impressed with Popeye's singing, and he becomes an overnight sensation at the club, earning the nickname "The Sailor With The Golden Voice."
However, things take a turn for the worse when a group of jealous musicians in town decides to sabotage Popeye's success. They plant a stolen piano in the club, hoping that Popeye will accidentally break it during his performance, thus ruining his reputation.
Despite their efforts, Popeye manages to impress the audience with his skills and is en route to becoming the star of the show. However, the stolen piano eventually collapses during his performance, but Popeye manages to save the day by improvising and finishing his set with a tap dance routine, leading to a standing ovation.
In the end, Olive Oyl is impressed with Popeye's musical skills, and the two of them walk off into the night together, hand in hand, cementing their romantic relationship. Overall, "Morning, Noon And Night Club" is a feel-good episode that highlights Popeye's musical talents and his determination to succeed in everything that he does.