This is a story involving balloonist Phinny Fogg. He and reporter teenagers Jenny and Hoppy set out on a globetrotting adventure to travel around the world in 79 days and beat the original record set by Phinny's father. The trio are in competition for both the record and a £1,000,000 prize against the sinister Crumden. Crumden is aided by his idiotic chauffeur Bumbler and his pet monkey Smirky.
Around the World in 79 Days (Season 1)
The Race Is On (Episode 1)
Air date: 1969-09-06
Runtime: 10 min
Overview: The race is on, with Phineas' first destination being in Paris, but Crumden has a sneaky scheme to try and get Phineas locked up at Paris.
Swiss Mis-Adventure (Episode 2)
Air date: 1969-09-13
Runtime: 10 min
Overview: Phineas and his friends are forced to make an emergency landing in the Swiss Alps when Crumden's monkey, Smikry, douses their hot air balloon with freezing water.
Arabian Daze (Episode 3)
Air date: 1969-09-20
Runtime: 10 min
Overview: Crumden lures Phineas and his friends away from their hot air balloon, leaving them stranded in the middle of the Arabian Desert.
Madrid or Busted (Episode 4)
Air date: 1969-09-27
Runtime: 10 min
Overview: While taking a break from their 'round the world journey in Madrid, Spain, the trio has their balloon and map stolen by Crumden, resulting in a desperate chase through the ancient city to recover their property and get back in the race.
Mr. Bom-Bom (Episode 5)
Air date: 1969-10-04
Runtime: 10 min
India or Bust (Episode 6)
Air date: 1969-10-11
Runtime: 10 min
Snow Slappy (Episode 7)
Air date: 1969-10-18
Runtime: 10 min
Finney, Finney Fun, Fun (Episode 8)
Air date: 1969-10-25
Runtime: 10 min
The Argentiney Meany (Episode 9)
Air date: 1969-11-01
Runtime: 10 min
The Tree Man (Episode 10)
Air date: 1969-11-08
Runtime: 10 min
Saucy Aussie (Episode 11)
Air date: 1969-11-15
Runtime: 10 min
Crumden's Last Stand (Episode 12)
Air date: 1969-11-22
Runtime: 10 min
Egyptian Jinx (Episode 13)
Air date: 1969-11-29
Runtime: 10 min
Border Disorder (Episode 14)
Air date: 1969-12-06
Runtime: 10 min
Troubles in Dutch (Episode 15)
Air date: 1969-12-13
Runtime: 10 min
The Fiji Weegees (Episode 16)
Air date: 1969-12-20
Runtime: 10 min
Hawaiian Hangup (Episode 17)
Air date: 1969-12-27
Runtime: 10 min
