Ep 3. The Big Eye / Lawn Party
- TV-G
- January 1, 1967
- 11 min
The Adventures of Gumby: 1960s Series is a beloved stop-motion animated show that follows the titular character, Gumby, and his various adventures. In season 2 episode 3, titled "The Big Eye/Lawn Party," Gumby and his friends experience two separate adventures.
In "The Big Eye," Gumby and his friends discover a strange creature with a giant eye that has been causing havoc in their town. The creature seems harmless enough, but its large size and mysterious powers make it a source of concern for the town's residents. Gumby and his friends take it upon themselves to investigate the creature and try to figure out how to stop it before it causes any more damage.
Their investigation takes them all over town as they search for clues and try to unravel the mystery of the Big Eye. Along the way, they encounter a number of obstacles and challenges, including the creature itself, which proves to be more formidable than they anticipated. However, Gumby and his friends are determined to see their mission through to the end and save their town from further harm.
In the second half of the episode, titled "Lawn Party," Gumby and his friends attend a party thrown by the Blockheads, their longtime enemies. Despite their misgivings about attending a party hosted by the Blockheads, Gumby and his friends decide to go in the hopes of finding new friends and having some fun.
Once they arrive, however, they discover that the party is anything but fun. The Blockheads are up to their usual mischief, and Gumby and his friends quickly find themselves caught up in their antics. Despite their best efforts to stay out of trouble, they soon find themselves embroiled in a chaotic game of hide-and-seek that takes them all over the Blockheads' lawn.
As they try to make their way back to safety, Gumby and his friends encounter a variety of challenges and obstacles, including traps set by the Blockheads and other surprises that they never could have anticipated. Despite the danger, they remain determined to make it back to their own side of town and leave the Blockheads behind for good.
Overall, "The Big Eye/Lawn Party" is a fun-filled episode that showcases the adventures and hijinks that Gumby and his friends are known for. Whether they're battling strange creatures or trying to survive a party thrown by their enemies, the characters of Gumby are always up for a challenge and ready for fun.