Jim Henson's Dog City Season 1 Episode 9 Ya Gotta Have Hart
- September 1, 1992
- 21 min
Jim Henson's Dog City was a widely loved show featuring a world of animated dogs. In season 1 episode 9 titled "Ya Gotta Have Hart," the main character Ace Hart takes on yet another investigation in the titular city. Ace Hart, played by the charming and smooth-voiced Kevin Clash, was a detective who was highly skilled in solving crimes that took place in Dog City. In this episode, he receives a mysterious letter asking for his help in solving a perplexing case.
The episode opens with Ace Hart receiving a letter from a mysterious sender, requesting he come to a small cafe in downtown Dog City right away. In the cafe, Ace is met by a small but determined dog named Violet, who is desperate for his help in solving a rather odd case. Violet, played by Veronica Taylor, explains that she has witnessed a strange series of events in her shop almost every night for the past few weeks - items have been going missing from her shop without a trace, and her cash register has been short on a few occasions. She suspects that there is a thief on the loose, but she has no idea who it could be.
Ace, intrigued by the case, decides to take it up and begins to investigate the cafe and the surrounding area where the crime took place. He meets many of the locals in Dog City who offer their opinions on who could be responsible. Ace takes their suggestions into account and continues investigating the case.
As the investigation proceeds, Ace discovers more clues and possible suspects. He also meets another dog who runs a printing press in Dog City. The printing press owner offers Ace some interesting information that might be useful in solving the case.
While Ace is gathering information, he receives a call from Violet, informing him of something strange that has happened at her cafe. Ace hurries to the cafe and finds out that Violet's shop has been vandalized, and the thief has also left a mysterious note. Ace carefully examines the note and realizes that it contains a clue to the identity of the thief.
With this new lead, Ace relentlessly pursues the case, using all the clues he has gathered along the way. He eventually finds the thief and brings him to justice, thus solving the case.
"Ya Gotta Have Hart" was a wonderful showcase of the many talents of Jim Henson's Dog City. The show's relatively simple storyline was elevated by the brilliant voice acting and animation of the beloved dog characters. Ace Hart was a strong and lovable protagonist who could charm audiences with his wit and charm, and the supporting cast of characters added depth and complexity to the show's world.
Overall, the episode was a great addition to the show's first season, offering a good balance of action, mystery, and comedy. It successfully captured the spirit of the show and entertained audiences of all ages. For fans of Jim Henson's Dog City, "Ya Gotta Have Hart" is definitely worth checking out!