The 1st episode of the 22-minute version of TV Series 3.
Although no official title was given to it by The Wiggles, it was called "The Beach" by Playhouse Disney.
A year prior in Australia, This episode aired on ABC1 split into Episode 1 and 2 as part of the 11-minute version.
Synopsis
In Wiggles News, Dorothy is at the beach, and Captain Feathersword says it’s raining pink balloons. Anthony has four kids make a beach-themed collage. Captain Feathersword sings in high and low tones. “Where’s Jeff” finds him asleep at the beach.
Segments
Network Wiggles News
Dorothy visits the beach. In weather, Captain Feathersword announces pink balloons. In sports, Henry, Dorothy, Captain Feathersword, and Wags head indoors to play basketball.
Wiggly Community Service Announcement
Jeff cannot see well because of the sun being in his eyes. He finds that wearing sunglasses will shield his eyes from the bright rays while giving him a fashionable look for others to see.
Songs
Trivia
- This is the first episode to be in 16:9 widescreen, although it originally aired in 14:9.
- At the end of the Wiggly Community Service Announcement segment: "Wearing Sunglasses", Jeff makes an Elvis imitation: "Thank you, thank you very much. Uh-huh."
- This is the introduction of the Captain's Magic Buttons skit, although it did first appear in concert in The Wiggles in Disneyland.
- This episode combines the 1st and the 2nd 11-minute episode.