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Around the World in 79 Days

★ 5.0 (1 votes) | 1969 | 0h 10m
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Overview

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.

Details
  • Status Ended
  • First Air Date September 6, 1969
  • Last Air Date December 27, 1969
  • Seasons 1
  • Episodes 17
  • Networks ABC

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Season 1

17 episodes • 1969

It tells the adventures of a balloonist, Phineas, and two teenagers, photographer Jenny and reporter Hoppy, who set off on adventures around the world to get around him in 79 days and break the record. The trio also competes for a $1 million prize against the sinister Chickpeade, who was supposed to be Phineas's butler, who is aided by his disruptive chauffeur and pet monkey Simon.

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