"Marvin's High Dive" is the first half of the second episode in the first season.
Summary[]
Jack comes up with the perfect new act to try to increase attendance at the carnival. He's going to have Marvin jump off a high diving board into a tub of water! Unfortunately, not only is Marvin scared of heights, but he's terrified of water too! Not wanting to disappoint his boss and friend, Marvin keeps his fears a secret. In the end, he lands Jack in "cold" water, but learns that telling your friends you're afraid, is nothing to be afraid of. Jack always understands him and is one of Marvin's good friends.
Characters[]
- Marvin the Tap Dancing Horse
- Eddy Largo
- Fast-Talking Jack
- Diamonds the Elephant
- Stripes the Tiger
- Elizabeth the Emotional Pig
Allusions[]
- Marvin's hit Singin' in the Reins is parodied to Singin' in the Rain.
Trivia[]
- Marvin is afraid of water. He doesn't like to get wet. He is also afraid to dive.
- Marvin's hooves has the jitters when he's nervous.
- Marvin learns to tell the truth about how he feels, even if he didn't want to dissapoint Jack.
Goofs[]
- In one page of the carnival history book, there's a picture of one of the penguins from The Penguin's Five. This was before their debut appearance on the show.
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