Ep 23. Why Jackal Howls at the Moon
- TV-NR
- December 31, 1959
- 12 min
In Tinga Tinga Tales, Season 1 Episode 23 titled "Why Jackal Howls at the Moon," viewers are taken on a journey through a beautiful African landscape filled with brightly colored animals. The episode follows the story of Jackal, a mischievous creature known for his tricks and cunning ways.
One night while Jackal is out and about, he sees the moon and becomes fascinated with it. He starts to imagine all of the things he could do if he could reach it, knowing that it is far out of his grasp.
Over time, Jackal becomes obsessed with the idea of reaching the moon. He spends his days trying to come up with ways to reach it, but nothing seems to work. As he becomes more and more desperate, he starts to howl at the moon each night, hoping that it will somehow hear him and grant him his wish.
As Jackal's howling continues, the other animals in the area start to become annoyed. They grow tired of hearing him howling every night, and they begin to wonder why he is making so much noise.
One day, the animals decide to confront Jackal about his incessant howling. They demand to know why he keeps doing it, and Jackal confesses that he is trying to reach the moon. The other animals are shocked by this revelation and try to explain to Jackal that it is impossible to reach the moon.
Jackal refuses to believe this and continues to howl every night, determined to find a way to the moon. His howling becomes louder and more persistent, until something unexpected happens.
The moon suddenly starts to move closer to the earth, and Jackal is filled with hope. He believes that his howling has somehow called the moon down to him, and he is elated.
But as the moon gets closer and closer, the other animals begin to panic. They realize that it is not supposed to move this way, and that something must be wrong. They band together and decide to try and stop the moon from crashing into the earth.
In a dramatic and exciting conclusion, the animals work together to push the moon back into its proper place in the sky. Once it is secure, Jackal realizes that his obsession with the moon was foolish, and that he was lucky to have such caring and brave friends to help him.
With its vibrant animation, charming characters, and engaging storytelling, Tinga Tinga Tales is a delightful show for children and adults alike. Each episode is filled with important lessons about friendship, perseverance, and the power of imagination, making it a must-watch for families everywhere.