David The Gnome Season 1 Episode 21
David The Gnome
Season 1

Ep 21. Airlift

  • TV-NR
  • May 23, 1988
  • 24 min

David The Gnome is a children's television show that follows the lives of gnomes through their various adventures and day-to-day activities. In the first season's 21st episode titled "Airlift," the gnomes must work together to find a way to help a sick bird.

The episode begins with David and his wife Lisa tending to the birds in their garden. The couple has a special bond with the birds and make sure to care for them every day. However, they notice one bird, in particular, seems to be having trouble flying and is very weak. They realize that the bird is sick and needs medical attention.

David and Lisa decide to take the bird to Dr. Owl, who is the local doctor in the gnomes' community. However, they quickly realize that the bird is too weak to make the journey on foot. David suggests that they use their friend Swift, a bird who is known for his great speed, to fly the sick bird to Dr. Owl.

They immediately set out to find Swift and explain the situation to him. At first, Swift seems hesitant to help, but once he hears that the bird is sick, he agrees to help. He must carry the sick bird in a basket that David creates, which isn't easy, but Swift is determined to get the bird to the doctor.

The journey is not an easy one as they face several obstacles along the way. They encounter a strong wind that almost blows the basket out of the sky, and they must take a detour to avoid a hawk that is hunting for prey. However, despite these challenges, Swift and the sick bird make it to Dr. Owl's clinic.

Dr. Owl examines the sick bird and determines that it has a cold. He prescribes some medicine for the bird and informs David and Lisa that the bird needs to rest for a few days to recover. David and Lisa decide to stay with the bird until it is well enough to fly back home.

During their stay, David and Lisa take care of the bird, making sure that it is warm and comfortable. They also provide it with lots of food and water to help it regain its strength. The sick bird begins to feel better with each passing day, and David and Lisa are happy to see it gradually returning to its normal self.

As the bird gets stronger, David and Lisa realize that it's time to take it home. Swift offers to fly the bird back, but this time, the journey is much smoother. They don't encounter any obstacles along the way, and they make it back to the gnome garden without incident.

Once they arrive at the gnome garden, David and Lisa release the bird back into the wild, watching as it takes flight into the sky. They feel a deep sense of satisfaction that they were able to help the bird recover from its illness and return it to its natural habitat.

In conclusion, "Airlift" is a heartwarming episode that teaches children the value of kindness and compassion for animals in need. It also encourages teamwork and problem-solving skills as the gnomes face obstacles in their quest to help the sick bird. Overall, it's an entertaining and educational episode that is sure to captivate children and adults alike.

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Description
  • First Aired
    May 23, 1988
  • Content Rating
    TV-NR
  • Runtime
    24 min
  • Language
    English