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The Cruise of the Poll Parrot

39 episodes · 1937–1938 · Syndicated · Juvenile

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A syndicated children's serial from 1937-38, with Marvin Miller as the captain of the whaling ship Poll Parrot. Young Johnny and Sue sail along through three story lines: the villain El Teste, a diamond treasure on a volcanic island, and a jungle adventure on the way home.

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Episodes

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1937

• The Crew Is Hired September 25, 1937 · Syndicated · 11 min
  The first chapter. Captain Dalton hires his crew for a whaling voyage in 1858.
• Plans For The Voyage Are Discussed October 2, 1937 · Syndicated · 12 min
  Plans for the voyage are made, and little Sue Grange is set on coming along.
• Johnny Is Captured By El Teste October 9, 1937 · Syndicated · 10 min
  Johnny is grabbed by the villain El Teste.
• El Teste Holds Johnny Prisoner October 16, 1937 · Syndicated · 12 min
  El Teste and Pancho hide aboard ship with Johnny as their prisoner. What's the secret of the peg leg?
• Johnny Is Captured October 23, 1937 · Syndicated · 11 min
  Johnny is found, tied up and gagged.
• Sue Stows Away October 30, 1937 · Syndicated · 12 min
  Sue is caught stowing away in the captain's sea chest.
• Johnny and Sue Remain On Board The Ship November 6, 1937 · Syndicated · 12 min
  Johnny and Sue stay aboard. Why did Mr. Grange change his mind, and does he have a treasure map?
• Johnny and Sue Learn About Whaling November 13, 1937 · Syndicated · 11 min
  Johnny and Sue learn about whaling, and Captain Dalton knocks Red to the deck.
• Johnny & Sue Disappear November 20, 1937 · 12 min
  Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs lists this date as “The Treasure Hunt 9.”
• Where Is El Teste Hiding November 27, 1937 · Syndicated · 11 min
  El Teste turns up, plotting to take the ship away from Captain Dalton.
• El Teste Is Found December 4, 1937 · Syndicated · 12 min
  The search for El Teste's hiding place begins. Why is he meeting with Mr. Grange?
• Sue Is Captured December 11, 1937 · Syndicated · 12 min
  El Teste takes Sue prisoner at knifepoint.
• Sue Is Rescued December 18, 1937 · Syndicated · 13 min
  Sue is rescued from Red and El Teste, and the hunt for the secret island is about to start.
• A Whale Is Killed December 25, 1937 · Syndicated · 12 min
  A one-legged whaler kills a whale near the secret island after a fierce fight, and a new adventure begins.

1938

• El Teste Is A Problem January 1, 1938 · Syndicated · 12 min
  El Teste fights Red Mulhooley and ends up in shark-infested water.
• Red Jumps Ship January 8, 1938 · Syndicated · 12 min
  Red Mulhooley jumps ship for the island, where someone is already mining the treasure, and Dicken falls into a trap.
• The Volcano Starts To Make Noise January 15, 1938 · Syndicated · 12 min
  The volcano rumbles to life, and Ezekiel Kipp captures Dicken.
• The Volcano Erupts January 22, 1938 · Syndicated · 12 min
  The volcano, "Old Smokeymouth," finally erupts.
• It Starts To Rain January 29, 1938 · Syndicated · 12 min
  Rain puts out the volcano just as Ezekiel Kipp is about to shoot.
• The Treasure Is Uncovered February 5, 1938 · Syndicated · 13 min
  The treasure is uncovered at last, and it's diamonds. Meanwhile, the house on Ascension Island is raided and set on fire.
• Sue Is Shot By Dirk February 12, 1938 · Syndicated · 11 min
  In the battle for the diamonds, Dirk Briscoe shoots Sue.
• Dirk Learns About The Treasure February 19, 1938 · Syndicated · 13 min
  Dirk Briscoe finds out about the treasure and teams up with Red Mulhooley to get it.
• Explosions Are Heard February 26, 1938 · Syndicated · 12 min
  Explosions are heard on Galto Island.
• Captain Dalton Is Captured March 5, 1938 · Syndicated · 12 min
  Dirk Briscoe captures Captain Dalton, takes over Galto Island, and plans to hurl dynamite at the crew.
• Dirk Tries To Sink The Poll Parrot March 12, 1938 · Syndicated · 12 min
  Dirk tries to sink the Poll Parrot with dynamite, and Captain Dalton tries to save Mr. Hollings.
• The Treasure Of Diamonds Recovered March 19, 1938 · Syndicated · 12 min
  The diamonds are recovered as Galto Island sinks into the sea.
• Johnnyand Sue Leave For Home On The Parrot March 26, 1938 · Syndicated · 12 min
  Homeward bound aboard the Poll Parrot, the crew is followed by an armed ship. Could it be a privateer?
• Poll Parrot Runs Into A Storm April 2, 1938 · Syndicated · 13 min
  The Poll Parrot runs into a big storm. What's Annabelle doing aboard the Africana?
• The Poll Parrot Runs Aground April 9, 1938 · Syndicated · 12 min
  The storm drives the ship ashore, Captain Karsh confronts Captain Dalton, and the crew is attacked.
• Captain Dalton Disappears April 16, 1938 · Syndicated · 12 min
  Captain Dalton disappears into thin air.
• Johnny and Sue Overhear Plans April 23, 1938 · Syndicated · 12 min
  Johnny and Sue overhear a plot for Misto the Magician's leopard to kill Captain Dalton.
• Johnny and Sue Face The Leopard April 30, 1938 · Syndicated · 12 min
  Johnny and Sue come face to face with the leopard.
• Annabelle Kidnapped By The Savages May 7, 1938 · Syndicated · 12 min
  Annabelle Wilson is carried off by Misto the Magician.
• The Natives Are Restless May 14, 1938 · Syndicated · 12 min
  The crew of the Poll Parrot is attacked, and Dicken is hit by an arrow.
• Sue and Johnny In The Jungle May 21, 1938 · Syndicated · 12 min
  Lost in the jungle, Sue and Johnny see a moving shadow with gleaming eyes.
• Johnny and Sue Team Up With The Jaguar May 28, 1938 · Syndicated · 12 min
  Johnny and Sue team up with "the Jaguar."
• Poll Parrot Takeover Attempt June 4, 1938 · Syndicated · 12 min
  Dicken and his men fight Briney's gang for control of the Poll Parrot.
• Johnny Finds The Treasures June 11, 1938 · Syndicated · 12 min
  Johnny finds the diamond treasure, and the privateers become friends with the crew.
• The Crew Gets Ready To Return Home June 18, 1938 · Syndicated · 13 min
  The crew of the Poll Parrot gets ready to sail home.