Hong Kong Phooey Season 1 Episode 6 TV Or Not TV/ Stop Horsing Around

Hong Kong Phooey season 1 episode 6 is titled "TV Or Not TV/Stop Horsing Around." The episode is a part of the animated series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions in the early 1970s. The show follows the adventures of a mild-mannered janitor, Penrod "Penry" Pooch, who transforms into the crime-fighting hero Hong Kong Phooey with the help of his cat spot.

In "TV Or Not TV," Hong Kong Phooey faces off against a cunning criminal who uses a TV show as a front for his latest heist. While patrolling the city, Hong Kong Phooey overhears a conversation between two robbers about a planned heist. However, when he tries to apprehend them, he's thrown off balance by one of them using a TV remote to change the channel on the TV he's standing on. Realizing that something is afoot, Hong Kong Phooey decides to investigate to figure out what the criminals are up to.

He discovers that they're producing a TV show called "Funny Flicks" with the intention of robbing a nearby bank. To stop them, Hong Kong Phooey in disguise, joins the crew posing as a hapless, incompetent actor, filling in for the supposed famous comedian who is too sick to perform. Penry, always keen to be of assistance, offers his services to the TV show producers as a janitor so he can keep an eye on his alter-ego's mission. As expected, the criminals end up stealing the bank, and Hong Kong Phooey saves the day in the nick of time.

In the other half of the episode, "Stop Horsing Around," Hong Kong Phooey helps out a struggling jockey. Penry, as per his daily routine, goes to the local racetrack to do some maintenance work. There he meets rookie jockey, Yallow Jack, who confides in him about the struggles he's facing on and off the track. Jack has a talent for riding, but his unreliable horse, Dinky, seems to let him down every time he races.

Hong Kong Phooey sympathizes with Jack's predicament and offers help in winning the upcoming derby. He disguises himself as Dinky the horse and teaches Jack some tricks on how to control him. Along the way, Hong Kong Phooey faces challenges such as getting spooked by loud noises, food, and mud baths. However, his efforts ultimately pay off when Jack and Dinky win the race.

Overall, "TV Or Not TV/Stop Horsing Around" is an entertaining episode that delivers on the charm and humor characteristic of the series. Fans of the series will appreciate the show's blend of comedy and action, as well as the memorable one-liners and quirky characters. The episode also stands out for showcasing Hong Kong Phooey's transformational superhero powers in novel and unexpected ways. Overall, it's a fun and enjoyable episode that exemplifies the best of Hong Kong Phooey's animated adventures.