Inch High Private Eye Season 1 Episode 12 Super Flea
- TV-NR
- November 24, 1973
- 23 min
Inch High Private Eye season 1 episode 12, "Super Flea," finds the pint-sized detective Inch High (voiced by Lennie Weinrib) on the case of a missing flea circus. When the famous Super Flea disappears from his act, Inch High is called in to solve the mystery. Alongside his trusty dog assistant Braveheart (voiced by Don Messick) and his niece Lori (voiced by Kathy Gori), Inch High sets out to locate the missing flea and unravel the case.
As is typical for the series, "Super Flea" is a lighthearted romp filled with colorful characters and wacky hijinks. From the flamboyant ringmaster of the circus to the various flea performers, the episode is populated with a host of eccentric personalities for Inch High and his team to interact with. The story itself is fairly straightforward, with the investigation of the missing flea serving as the central plotline. However, the episode manages to keep things interesting with plenty of twists and turns along the way.
One of the standout features of the episode is its use of perspective, as many of the scenes are shot from Inch High's point of view. This helps to emphasize the character's diminutive size, and allows for some creative camera work as we see the world from his unique perspective. Whether he's climbing up a bookcase or navigating through the various performers' tents, the camera work keeps things visually interesting and emphasizes the novelty of having a detective who is only an inch tall.
Of course, it wouldn't be Inch High without a healthy dose of comedy, and "Super Flea" delivers in spades. From the pun-filled dialogue to the slapstick humor, the episode is filled with moments that are sure to make viewers of all ages chuckle. Whether it's Lori using her large size to intimidate a suspect or Braveheart getting tangled up in a spider web, the humor is always on-point and never feels forced or heavy-handed.
One of the other elements that makes "Super Flea" stand out is the music, which features a catchy theme song and a variety of fun, upbeat tracks throughout the episode. The music adds to the overall energy of the show and helps to keep things moving along at a brisk pace.
Overall, "Super Flea" is a fun and enjoyable episode of Inch High Private Eye. While it doesn't necessarily break new ground or offer any major surprises, it's a solid example of what makes the series so enjoyable. With its colorful characters, clever writing, and delightful animation, "Super Flea" is a great way to spend 20 minutes with the whole family.