Jun 2004
There are Street Cleaners and Street Dirtiers in Starland. So, when Altair takes Gosho's treasures out of the wagon, they fall into the hands of these rival groups. Only when the King decides that all Starish rubbish is his, does Altair find a way to restore Gosho's private collection to him.
Jun 2004
A trivial dispute between the King and the Queen has escalated. The unity of Starland is threatened. Vega is very upset. Why, Altair wonders, won't Gosho intervene when he's idle, merely writing a play! But the play is produced, everyone is involved and its "message" reunites the Royal couple!
Jun 2004
The King is tricked into taking the first ride on Grzzl's new Ghost Train. His Majesty knows that his nervousness will make him a laughing-stock in public. So Altair sets about preparing the King for his ordeal - by scaring him with images from the Ghost Train, morning noon and night. By the time the King gets to take the ride, he's weary of the whole thing - and looks quite brave.
Jun 2004
Gosho prepares a conjuring act for the Royal Command Performance. When Altair realises that the "Act" involves cutting him in half he begins to get nervous. And things get worse when Gosho (and all the adult Starish) are stricken with Hic-cups). On the night of the performance Altair has to think fast to save himself from the possibility of a gory end.
Jun 2004
All the kids in Starland have "Markies" - stripes on their skin - except Altair. And he feels so left out - especially when Gosho tells him that the kids got it from one another, by being so close. Altair tries to "fake" it - which is OK, until he realizes what the cure for "Markies" is. And then it's too late to back out.
Jun 2004
Grzzl's mean attempts to charge the Kids at the entrance and exit of the Hall of Mirrors, results in Altair finding an alternative way out... into a labyrinth beneath the Fairground. There they meet a strange phantom character who, initially, terrifies them - but eventually proves, by saving them, that his intentions are good.
Jun 2004
Convinced that more should be done to investigate the archaeology of Starland, the Queen wants Gosho to be Minister of Culture. Gosho secretly encourages Grzzl to take this role...and, from this simple start, an elaborate election grows. Altair is Gosho's Election Manager. Grzzl, naturally, fights dirty. But his final victory does not bring the prestige he expected.
Jun 2004
Gosho's tries to repair an old cylinder recorder... and so leaves his voice to be heard when he's gone. Altair misunderstands and thinks that Gosho has become invisible! Delighted at this idea, Grzzl also makes himself "invisible", and goes about mocking everyone... Altair, having found Gosho, returns to witness Grzzl's discomfort when he finds that "invisibility" is an illusion.
Jun 2004
Altair and Mr.Horse "borrow" the wagon for a "little trip". Unfortunately, they lose a wheel. Grzzl pretends to help - so that he can break into the wagon. But, when a chain-saw is produced, Mr.Horse escapes, via the Roller Coaster - on the most hair-raising ride of their lives... Then they stagger home...to discover that Gosho had never gone away at all!
Jun 2004
Grzzl has opened a Bank, but it's only for deposits, not withdrawals. No one else knows this. So, when Altair tries to take out his savings to buy a birthday present for Gretchen, Grzzl is most unsympathetic. And Altair has a difficult time trying to convince Grzzl that he really is... Altair!
Jun 2004
Gretchen has become a "Gypsy" Fortune-teller in Grzzlland. Altair agrees to write her "scripts". These turn out to be so successful that the Queen herself comes for a consultation. Gretchen's predictions (combined with the feelings of the two ladies for Gosho) result in a strange night-time confrontation at his wagon.
Jun 2004
Gretchen invites Gosho and Altair to tea and promises to make a very special (and large) cake for the occasion. To avoid this horror they persuade 16 Starish to join them at the "party". Gosho and Altair handle things so well that they never eat a single crumb of cake... yet, Gretchen is pleased with them - so pleased, that she promises an even bigger cake, all for themselves!
Jun 2004
Altair has a pimple on his nose and Gosho's remedy only increases his embarrassment. Gretchen tries to help by putting an artificial "beauty mark" over the pimple. To encourage him she takes to wearing one herself... and soon an old fashion is revived. But, naturally, the King goes too far... destroying the fad... and Altair's "cover".
Jun 2004
Gosho, writing a review of Starland experience, takes Altair and pals to the Fair. Anxious to get a good report, Grzzl tries to hide the dangers. Gosho is skeptical about the 'sanitised' adventures youngsters now have (unlike the real adventures of his youth.) But he discovers that the risks of Grzzlland truly are character-building...and, as a result Grzzl an unreasonably good report.
Jun 2004
Dissatisfied with his social position, Mr.Horse begins a new career as an Interior Decorator. Soon his outrageous designs are the talk of Starland - citizens ask how they can live with them? When he transforms the Palace all agree that something must be done. So a Concert is staged at which the Starish must convince Mr.Horse that his true vocation is as a Comedian.
Jun 2004
Altair is the model at an Art Competition at the Museum. Gosho is lured into giving Vega unfair help with the head she is sculpting. Altair knows about this and it gives him a guilty conscience. Should he reveal the Royal Family's deceit... or save Vega from the humiliation of being exposed as a cheat?
Jun 2004
To allow Vega to attend the Grzzlland Jamboree as "an ordinary kid" Altair takes her place in the Palace for an afternoon. Little does he know that he's going to end up in a dress and veil taking part in a "secret ceremony" for the ladies of Starland. But, when he discovers that he must raise his veil and be kissed by all present... he decides it's time to bring Vega home.
Jun 2004
At the Annual Laundry Festival the Starish hang up their dirty clothes and beat out the stains. Altair discovers that this is happening beside a hot spring and a soap-tree. But, when every-one's clothes disappear down the bottom of the pool, Altair is sent on a dangerous recovery mission...and he meets the Laundry Mole.
Jun 2004
Altair starts school. He follows Gosho's instructions.. which pleases the teacher but annoys the other kids. So, in the afternoon, he follows their advice on how an ideal student should behave... and chaos results... Unfortunately, this is the day of the Annual Inspection and His Majesty is Governor of the School Board...
Jun 2004
To deal with Clive's phobia about the Sky-shark, Altair organises the capture of the great beast. Grzzl immediately puts it on display in Grzzlland. Clive now adopts an absurdly "macho" stance - until a new accident occurs, and he loses his nerve again. Meanwhile Phoebe, unhappy at the Shark's plight, persuades Altair to help her in setting it free.
Jun 2004
Fully equipped with camping gear, Altair and other kids set off to Summer Camp. But he's shocked to find that Starish "camping" involve pitching tents on Clayton's living-room floor. Clayton is an enthusiastic (book-trained) teacher of camping skills. Weary of this regime, Altair leads the kids in a break-out to Jungle Island... And Clayton sets out to "bring them back alive"...
Jun 2004
Altair and the Kids have a simple rhythm band, which Vega likes. When the Clowns can't play for an important occasion at the Palace, Vega gets the "gig" for Altair's band. Their attempts to learn one tune on the Clowns' old instruments are complicated by many factors... but they end up with a very popular composition
Jun 2004
The Queen rejoices at the prospect of having important Royal visitors. And there'll be a young Prince to partner Vega. Determined to make her family (and the Starish community) worthy of this great occasion, she becomes insanely domineering. Altair is chosen as an "orphan" on whom she can bestow her charity. Naturally, everything goes horribly wrong...
Jun 2004
It's time for the Doctor to perform the Starish noodle-tuning procedure. Fearful of this, the King decides to be sent to Say-sorry Island. He asks Altair to help him commit an offence, but finding the right one is difficult. And, when he succeeds in being sent to the Island he discovers that the Doctor is coming too - to noodle-tune the prisoners!
Jun 2004
Outraged Starish complain to the King about the lack of Justice and Grzzl's lack of honesty. The King seeks Grzzl's advice - on restoring confidence in the Law. He recommends a Trial... with Altair as the "Accused". The charge is Apple Treason. Can Gosho turn the Courts silliness and illogic against it to prove Altair's innocence?
Jun 2004
Altair helps a complaining couple by moving builder's equipment away from their house. The result is a bridge built into the couple's bedroom, a door put in their back wall and citizens coming and going throughout the day. Things are finally sorted out, but Altair discovers that some people are only happy when they're moaning.
Jun 2004
The Queen wears a new star-patterned dress. To everyone's amazement Green Dog attacks her. While he's quarantined, and they try to figure out what kind of dog he is, frightening things happen to Starland's light. In the confusion of mid-day dusk Green Dog escapes...And Altair discovers that he is in fact the Great Star Dog.
Jun 2004
Altair takes on the most boring job - assistant in the household appliances store. The Queen arrives, wanting to replace her old Shower Flower. She causes chaos by forcing Altair to make odd combinations of plants...But the old Shower Flower arrives at the shop, is given a quick overhaul...and then sold once again to the Queen.
Jun 2004
Determined to improve Grzzl's public image, Gretchen asks Altair to be his partner in the annual Maple Pie Harvest. Advised by Altair, Grzzl tries his best to be generous and kind. Finally, however, the effort becomes too much. He slyly attempts to steal the Pies. But this goes wrong - and, oddly, the failure improves Grzzl's reputation!
Jun 2004
When TNT comes to stay with Altair, his domineering Mother assures Gosho that he'll "be an Angel". But he's not. He launches a contagion of mischief that affects everyone. Even Altair is implicated. Things go so far that Gosho chooses "Straight-to-Bed-with-no-Supper" Island, rather than explain the outrages to TNT's Mother.
Jun 2004
By pure accident Altair lands in a ridiculous position. He's amazed and amused to find that the Starish are very impressed. Assisted by the Kids he invents many silly scenes. The people hail him as a sage. This becomes such a burden that Altair must find a sensible invention to ruin his new reputation.
Jun 2004
Altair has fun minding Gretchen's niece's baby... until he takes it for a walk in its floating "pram" and loses it. Gosho (bullied by the King into being a judge at the "Beautiful Baby" contest) helps Altair to switch babies again. This, unfortunately, involves flying, and the use of a silly name for the King - first spoken by Gosho!
Jun 2004
Altair and the Kids find a natural source of Hot Chocolate - which Grzzl quickly exploits. But Gosho warns of the drink's strange side effects - excessive hilarity, weightlessness and finally, invisibility. He desperately seeks a remedy but time is running out. Then Mr.Horse proves that gravity and bad jokes are close allies.
Jun 2004
Grzzl plans to make more money from Games of Chance on the very day when the Snorgelfant falls on Altair. Now Altair is the luckiest person in Starland. Grzzl's attempt to get this luck for himself - by having the Snorgelfant fall on him - fails. But he demonstrates that our luck is whatever we believe it to be.
Jun 2004
The King thinks that his Coronation Anniversary has been forgotten. There's no sign of a Surprise Party, so he sulks and runs away from home. Altair goes with him and helps set up a "new Kingdom" on a nearby Island. Eventually they accept an invitation from the "neighbouring Kingdom" to a "Surprise Party".
Jun 2004
Recently, Altair's advice has not been winning him any friends. But, when he takes a parasol and uses it as an umbrella the Starish think he really has lost his reason. The King, however, is intrigued. He builds a big umbrella and is blown up into the trees. Altair is blamed and his method of rescue is said to be reckless.
Jun 2004
The King is pleased to discover that the Kids are interested in Golf. They have built their own Crazy Golf course. He takes this over and builds a Full-size, Adult Crazy Golf course. Grzzl soon commercializes this and the King cannot win by cheating. So he goes to rejoin the Kids and they teach him to play just for fun.