The Best of Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales

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  • 1963
  • 1 Season

The Best of Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales is a classic animated television series that originally aired in the 1960s. The show starred Tennessee Tuxedo, a penguin, and his best friend, a walrus named Chumley. The two pals resided at the Megapolis Zoo, where they were always up for some wild adventures.

The series was a unique blend of comedy, education, and entertainment. Each episode followed Tennessee and Chumley as they embarked on a new escapade, often learning valuable life lessons along the way. The show was popular with both children and adults, due in part to the witty humor that was a hallmark of the series.

One of the show's most memorable features was Tennessee Tuxedo's signature bow tie and top hat. These were paired with his trademark "piccolo" voice, which was both endearing and hilarious.

As the title suggests, The Best of Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales is a compilation of the most beloved episodes from the series. The collection features a mix of classic episodes, including popular storylines such as Tennessee's attempts to impress his girlfriend, a female penguin named Trixie.

The show's humor and intelligence remain timeless, making it just as enjoyable today as it was during its initial run. The writing was sharp, with each episode containing a unique story and conflict. Despite the show's strong educational component, it never felt preachy or heavy-handed. This is thanks, in part, to the natural chemistry between Tennessee and Chumley, who effortlessly delivered both comedic lines and important life lessons.

Another significant contribution to the show's appeal is its ensemble cast of supporting characters. Tennessee and Chumley were joined by a host of animal friends, ranging from a wise-cracking bear to a hyperactive kangaroo. Each character added their own unique flavor to the series, helping to flesh out the Megapolis Zoo and make it feel like a living, breathing world.

The animation style of The Best of Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales is charmingly retro. The series employed traditional hand-drawn techniques, which gives it a distinct look compared to modern animated programs. While the visuals may seem simplistic by today's standards, they perfectly suit the show's lighthearted tone.

Overall, The Best of Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales is an entertaining and educational collection that will appeal to audiences of all ages. The show's natural wit, endearing characters, and timeless message make it an important piece of Americana that still resonates with viewers today.

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Seasons
A Wreck of a Record / Parachuting Pickle / Wish-Wash
7. A Wreck of a Record / Parachuting Pickle / Wish-Wash
March 15, 1964
Tennessee wants to be in the Big Show so he learns how to make a recording/Tennessee and Chumley learn how to skydive and unintentionally help capture robbers/Tennessee and Chumley start a laundry business but need to learn how to make a washing machine work first
Rocket Ruckus / Tale of a Tiger
6. Rocket Ruckus / Tale of a Tiger
February 2, 1964
To show up his archenemy Tennessee plans to build a rocket/Tiger Tornado arrives at the zoo and conspires to take over the zoo from Tennessee Tuxedo
Sail On, Sail On / Tell-Tale Telegraph
5. Sail On, Sail On / Tell-Tale Telegraph
January 18, 1964
Tennessee is in competition to become commodore of the Megapolis Yacht Club and seeks sailing lessons from Professor Whoopee/Tennessee dreams he is in the Old West and learns how telegraphs work
The Bridge Builders / Howl, Howl-The Gang's All Here
4. The Bridge Builders / Howl, Howl-The Gang's All Here
January 11, 1964
Hired as bridge builders, Tennessee and Chumley's bridge prevents a group of bank robbers from making their escape/Tennessee Tuxedo receives a dog for his birthday and must construct a dog house to hide his new pet from Mr. Livingston
Tic-Toc / Scuttled Sculpture
3. Tic-Toc / Scuttled Sculpture
November 2, 1963
After Chumley shoots an arrow into the new Megapolis Zoo clock tower, Tennessee and Chumley must repair the clock before Stanley Livingston returns to the zoo/After destroying the original, Chumley and Tennessee must replace the zoo's new statue of Mr. Livingston
Telephone Terrors / The Giant Clam Caper
2. Telephone Terrors / The Giant Clam Caper
October 19, 1963
Tennessee decides to improve communication at the zoo by providing all of the animals with phone lines/Tennessee and Chumley sabotage the zoo's attempt to hire two professional deep sea divers because they want the job of bringing back a giant clam
The Rainmakers / The Lamplighters
1. The Rainmakers / The Lamplighters
October 5, 1963
Tennessee Tuxedo and Chumley find jobs at a local weather station but run into trouble when a viewer demands that they make it rain/Tennessee is not satisfied with the lighting in his home so he sets out to create a better light bulb
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    October 5, 1963
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