Dooley and Pals Season 1 Episode 27 The Great Pretender
- May 9, 2000
- 26 min
Dooley and Pals season 1 episode 27, titled "The Great Pretender", follows Dooley the Dalmatian and his pals as they learn about the importance of being true to oneself. The episode begins with Dooley and his friends getting ready for the annual talent show at the community center. Dooley is excited to perform his favorite magic trick, but when he realizes that his magic kit is missing, he becomes worried.
As Dooley searches for his missing kit, his friends begin to practice their own acts for the talent show. Sammy the Bunny shows off his singing skills with a rendition of "I Will Always Love Carrots," while Lola the Pig performs a dance routine accompanied by her trusty hula hoop. Even Frank the Lizard gets in on the action with a comedy routine that leaves everyone in stitches.
While helping Dooley search for his missing magic kit, Professor Marmalade reminds him that the most important thing is to be true to oneself. Dooley realizes that he has been pretending to be a magician, but in reality, he is just a dog who loves to make people happy. With this realization, Dooley decides to ditch the magic trick and perform a silly dog trick instead.
As the talent show gets underway, the audience is treated to a variety of impressive acts. However, it is Dooley's simple dog trick that steals the show and wins the hearts of everyone in attendance. Dooley learns that being true to oneself is more important than putting on a show and pretending to be something you're not.
Overall, "The Great Pretender" is a heartwarming episode that teaches kids about the importance of being true to themselves and embracing their unique qualities and talents. With its catchy songs and colorful characters, Dooley and Pals is a show that is sure to entertain and educate kids of all ages.