Ep 56. Pink-A-Rella

Pink-A-Rella is the 56th episode of the Pink Panther Cartoons season 1. The episode centers around Pink Panther as he takes on the role of Cinderella in a modern animated adaptation of the classic fairy tale story.

The episode starts with Pink Panther working as a janitor in a film studio, cleaning the set of a film adaptation of Cinderella. As he works, Pink Panther daydreams about being the star of the film and taking on the role of Cinderella.

Later that night, Pink Panther sneaks onto the set and tries on one of the Cinderella costumes. He admires himself in the mirror, and as he walks around the set, he accidentally bumps into a table and knocks over the glass slippers. As he tries to clean up, Pink Panther accidentally breaks one of the glass slippers.

Panicking, Pink Panther decides to make a run for it and ends up hiding in a broom closet. While hiding, he sees a fairy godfather appear out of nowhere and grant him three wishes. He uses his first wish to restore the broken glass slipper, and the second wish to give himself a beautiful gown like Cinderella.

As Pink Panther makes his way out of the studio in his new outfit, he realizes that he has only one more wish left. He decides to use it wisely and wishes to go to the big dance that the film is being shot for but then he realizes he would be caught if he goes to a still running shoot. So he makes his way to a local park where a party for cats is going on.

As Pink Panther arrives at the party, he is the center of attention, thanks to his beautiful gown and sparkly glass slippers. However, things take a turn for the worse when the clock strikes midnight, and Pink Panther realizes he needs to leave before his fairy godfather's magic wears off. As he tries to leave the party, he trips and loses one of his slippers.

The next day, Pink Panther is back to his janitorial duties when a group of cats show up, looking for the owner of the lost glass slipper. Pink Panther tries to hide, but the cats eventually find him and demand that he try on the slipper. To their surprise, it fits him perfectly, and they realize that he must be the owner of the slipper.

The episode ends with Pink Panther living happily ever after, as he becomes the star of the Cinderella film and enjoys his newfound celebrity status.

Overall, Pink-A-Rella is a lighthearted and entertaining episode of the Pink Panther Cartoons season 1. It draws inspiration from the classic fairy tale story of Cinderella but gives it a modern twist that is both humorous and endearing. The episode showcases Pink Panther's charm and wit, and it is sure to delight viewers of all ages.