Ep 3. Mr. Fixit's Magnet Machine / Mr. Gronkle Won't Mind

In this episode of the Busy World of Richard Scarry, viewers are introduced to Mr. Fixit's Magnet Machine. Mr. Fixit is a well-known inventor in Busytown and is always coming up with new creations to make life easier for the town's residents. His latest invention is a machine that uses magnets to effortlessly lift heavy objects, which would be especially useful for the construction workers in town.

Meanwhile, Mr. Gronkle, a grumpy old man who lives on the outskirts of Busytown, is causing trouble for everyone. He complains about anything and everything, from his noisy neighbors to the weather. However, the townsfolk are determined to find a way to make him happy, and think that a surprise party might do the trick. Mr. Gronkle's only friend, a little mouse named Billy, thinks it's a great idea and agrees to help.

As the episode progresses, viewers see Mr. Fixit working on his Magnet Machine, but he keeps running into problems. The machine seems to work fine at first, but then it becomes uncontrollable and starts to wreak havoc in Busytown. The construction workers are lifting things they shouldn't be, and Mr. Frumble's car ends up getting stuck to the machine.

At the same time, Billy and the other townsfolk are preparing for Mr. Gronkle's surprise party, but they still can't seem to figure out what will make him happy. They try everything from balloons to cake, but nothing seems to work. Mr. Gronkle remains grumpy as ever, and they start to lose hope.

As the episode nears its end, Mr. Fixit finally realizes what's been causing the Magnet Machine to malfunction: a pesky magnetic field that's interfering with its controls. He quickly comes up with a solution, and the Machine is soon back under control. The townsfolk are able to use it to finish their construction projects, and Mr. Frumble's car is freed from its magnetic trap.

Just when it seems like the day might end on a positive note, the townsfolk discover that Mr. Gronkle has disappeared. They search everywhere but can't find him, and they start to worry that he might have left Busytown for good.

The episode ends on a cliffhanger, with the townsfolk still searching for Mr. Gronkle. However, viewers are left with the sense that everything will work out in the end, and the Busytown residents will come together to solve whatever problems come their way.