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Based on the Arthur Adventure book Arthur’s Eyes (published in 1979)
Original production funding provided by: Corporation for Public Broadcasting
PBS Viewers Like You
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The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations
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Juicy Juice
Baby Gap
Original production funding provided by: Corporation for Public Broadcasting
PBS Viewers Like You
National Endowment for Children’s Educational Television
The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations
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01:30You got to listen to your heart, listen to the beat, listen to the rhythm, the rhythm of the street. Open up your eyes, open up your ears, get together and make things better by working together.
02:00I'll get along with each other.
02:02Hey!
02:02What a wonderful kind of day.
02:04Hey!
02:05What a wonderful kind of day.
02:07Hey!
02:07Hey!
02:08Hey!
02:09T.W.
02:11Hey!
02:12Whoa!
02:13Come with me.
02:30Why?
02:32Shh. It's about our lost brother.
02:35We don't have a brother.
02:37They're keeping him a secret, but I've seen him.
02:41Uh-oh.
02:42Great.
02:43Don't turn on the light.
02:53See? I wonder where he went.
02:56Mom and Dad sold him or something.
02:59D.W., that's me.
03:01It's not.
03:03It's too.
03:04But you wore glasses.
03:06That's before I wore glasses.
03:08You were born with glasses.
03:11You were only two years old then, so you probably don't remember.
03:19Hi.
03:19This quiz is to be completed in class.
03:29No talking.
03:32That's a seven, right?
03:35No, it's a two.
03:37That's a one?
03:39No, it's a seven.
03:41That's a seven.
03:42No, Arthur.
03:44It's a nine.
03:45Stop bothering me.
03:50These are your test results.
03:52Anyone with four or more mistakes should see me after class for extra homework.
03:57I guess Matt's not your best subject.
04:03I have a headache.
04:05Yeah.
04:06Sometimes Francine gives me a headache, too.
04:08Go, go, go, go, go, go, go.
04:38Come on, Arthur.
04:47You can do it.
04:51Oh, Arthur.
04:54I guess basketball is just not your sport.
04:58E.
04:59G.
05:00B.
05:00D.
05:04E.
05:05G.
05:05B.
05:05D.
05:06E.
05:06G.
05:07B.
05:08D.
05:13M.
05:15P.
05:177.
05:19R.
05:21P.
05:23R.
05:25Oh.
05:26It's not a seven.
05:28Eight.
05:30Huh?
05:31Arthur's in trouble.
05:33How do you get in trouble with the nurse?
05:37What happened?
05:39I have to go to the eye doctor.
05:45What can you see?
05:47It's just blurry, Dr. Iris.
05:51Now what do you see?
05:53A giant worm.
05:54Oh, there.
05:55That better?
06:05Yeah, I can read it all.
06:07You just need glasses, Arthur.
06:09That's why you've been getting those headaches.
06:15All you have to do is choose the frames you like.
06:19Cool.
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06:53Cool.
06:54Very distinguished.
06:58Really?
07:00Look at that airplane right up there.
07:02Look at all the leaves on the trees.
07:05Hey, Mom, you have gray hairs on your head.
07:08Dad, have you always had those bags under your eyes?
07:20Whoa.
07:22You look weird.
07:23You look different.
07:26You get a new haircut?
07:27No!
07:35Hey, Buster, look!
07:38Arthur's a four-eyes!
07:41Arthur's a four-eyes!
07:43Arthur's a four-eyes!
07:46Some people need glasses to see, Francine.
07:49Big deal.
07:50Hey, you guys, look!
08:00I'm Arthur!
08:02Huh?
08:06I know.
08:12That's a new shirt.
08:14Braid not.
08:15Arthur's a four-eyes!
08:15What?
08:16Arthur?
08:16Don't talk to me!
08:17Don't talk to me!
08:18Don't talk to me!
08:19Don't talk to me!
08:20Don't talk to me!
08:21Don't talk to me!
08:23Don't talk to me!
08:25Don't talk to me!
08:26Arthur's a four-eys!
08:27Ulf!
08:27Arthur!
08:27Arthur?
08:28Don't talk to me!
08:28Arthur?
08:28Don't talk to me!
08:30Arthur?
08:30Don't talk to me!
08:30Arthur?
08:32Don't talk to me!
08:32Don't talk to me!
08:34Arthur?
08:34Well, it's better than being called four-eyes.
08:37If I lose them, nobody can make me wear them.
08:42I won't even know where they land.
08:48Good riddance.
09:07That's it, D.W.
09:23What are you doing with your glasses?
09:26D.W. took them, Mom. I was just getting them back.
09:30Be careful with those. You wouldn't want them to get broken.
09:33No, Mom.
09:35Ouch!
09:46Arthur, where are your glasses?
09:48I lost them. At home, I think.
09:51It's harder than ever to see without my glasses.
09:54Why don't you just wear them?
09:56I don't need them. I know this school like the back of my own hand.
10:00The boys' room is the third door from this corner, right?
10:04Yeah?
10:05See? Why do I need them? See you in class.
10:09Guess what I marked the exams and, um...
10:11Oh.
10:12Well, the examination was better than I thought it would be.
10:14Still in all, I think that we're going to have to go over long division.
10:17First door.
10:18First door.
10:19Second.
10:20Third.
10:27I said if I'm not batting cleanup, I'm not playing.
10:30Francine?
10:31What are you doing in here?
10:32This is the girls' room. Get out of here.
10:33Who is going to come behind?
10:34It's the boys!
10:35It's the boys!
10:36It's the boys!
10:37It's the boys!
10:38It's the boys!
10:39Get me out of here!
10:41It's the boys!
10:43It's the boys!
10:44It's the boys!
10:46Get out of here!
10:47It's the boys!
10:48You're still so ready!
10:50Get out of here!
10:51Get out of here!
11:00It's the boys!
11:03Ah!
11:04oh no i'm just gonna have to get used to being a four-eyed weirdo
11:18i'm wilbur rabbit and this is the story of how we make the bionic bunny show
11:23will we're rabbit with glasses just like mine all right old four eyes is back hi francine
11:40huh i know you're wearing glasses yeah i am four eyes
11:53finky did you know wilbur rabbit wears glasses yeah i saw that on tv last night
12:00i didn't see that yeah wasn't it great how they make him fly
12:04don't ask me to read the problems to you i need to concentrate okay look out everybody arthur's got
12:34very good arthur all correct arthur how would you like to play on my basketball team today
12:46do you like them there's no glass they're my movie star glasses don't they make me look beautiful
12:55wilbur rabbit wears glasses you know and his are just like mine
13:00and since then i always wore glasses that solve your mystery i guess but it's not as good as having
13:11a lost brother hey look who's this weird guy with mom that's dad dad doesn't have a beard arthur
13:21maybe mom's divorced i'm waking her up right now and demanding an explanation
13:27d w d w d w d w d w
13:42and now we're at mom's kid
13:45well i don't think it matters what you look like really
13:57arthur got his glasses because he had trouble seeing the board sometimes people need glasses
14:05he went to school with the glasses on most of the kids were calling him four eyes
14:14and he didn't want to wear his glasses because he didn't want to be called four eyes because
14:18everybody was making fun of them i feel that that's not really nice because you could hurt their
14:25feelings it's not nice to see somebody about how they look if they look different it doesn't really
14:32matter it's just good to be different black hair blue eyes red buttons green eyes white skin orange hair
14:45brownish yellowish hair a long nose brown skin black eyes glasses and a red shirt green pants a weird
14:56nose and my smile everybody looks different i don't think that it matters what's outside i think it matters
15:04that's what's inside it's not the way you look it's the way you feel
15:16and now back to watchers
15:25quiet down now as you may have heard buster turn around please school pictures have just been
15:34scheduled what now why can't have my picture taken in these rags for next thursday afternoon
15:42That should give you plenty of time to change your clothes, Miss Crosswire.
15:48There are a few things you have to remember about school pictures.
15:51Like, it's not a good idea to drink six cans of soda and then have your picture taken.
15:58Or rub your feet across the carpet and sit in a metal chair.
16:03Or wear a flower if you have allergies.
16:12One more out and we've got them.
16:21We'll never do it. They're fourth graders.
16:27Remember the plan. No matter what, get the ball to Francine.
16:31Break!
16:42Watch it!
16:48I got it! I got it!
16:54Go! Go!
17:04My mother said I could get a new dress for picture day.
17:10I'm getting new shoes and a dress.
17:13We beat the fourth graders. I tagged them and we won.
17:19So, anyway, we should compare dresses and make sure we're not wearing the same thing.
17:23What are you wearing?
17:25To what?
17:26School pictures.
17:27Pictures? Who cares?
17:30Not you, obviously.
17:32I think Francine could have the prettiest picture of all.
17:34You do?
17:35Except for mine, of course.
17:40It would take a lot of work, but you could be a whole new Francine.
17:48We could even look like twins. Maybe.
17:51Really?
17:52Nah.
17:54Leave it to me.
17:58I told you I didn't have any dresses.
18:01What's that?
18:03Back there.
18:03Put it on.
18:07I'll look stupid.
18:09Do you want a nice school picture or not?
18:12Trust me.
18:15See? It's perfect.
18:17Once you fix the little rip over here.
18:19Just have your mom run a needle over that.
18:21And now, for your hair.
18:23What's wrong with my hair?
18:25Close your eyes until I tell you to look.
18:31But...
18:32Do it.
18:36Okay.
18:37You can look now.
18:40Ah!
18:42I don't get it.
18:44It always works for me.
18:46Get me out of this!
18:48Wait.
18:49I have an idea.
18:50Yeah.
18:55Hello?
18:57Flossie?
18:58This is Muffy.
18:59Ah!
19:00Muffy!
19:00My favorite little client.
19:02Oh, this is a treat.
19:03Can I bring a friend to my appointment?
19:05She really needs something special.
19:08You got a kiss.
19:09Oh, that's great.
19:12It's all set.
19:14Meet me tomorrow afternoon.
19:16At the Salon de Beauvais.
19:18The what?
19:20You didn't say we were going to a beauty parlor.
19:23What'd you think it was?
19:24A pet shop?
19:25No way am I going in there.
19:27I knew you'd chicken out.
19:29Luckily, I brought my secret weapon.
19:33Remember this?
19:35Last year's picture?
19:36Is this what you want to look like?
19:40Okay.
19:40Okay.
19:41You win.
19:43Muffy!
19:44You're abundantly brilliant to see you, Eduardo.
19:47Look who's here.
19:49Muffy!
19:50Muffy!
19:50I'm surprised.
19:51You're looking so good today.
19:53Oh, my.
19:53And what have we here?
19:56Francine.
19:57Oh, that's right.
20:00Well, we don't promise miracles.
20:02Not in your price range, anyway.
20:03This is our Queen of the Nile look.
20:15Very popular.
20:16No?
20:17No?
20:17Well, then, let's try for something more au courant.
20:23Don't you have anything more normal?
20:26If you insist.
20:27Oh, I have just the thing.
20:29I'll take that, I guess.
20:35Only not too much hairspray.
20:36You got it, kid.
20:38One prom queen to go.
20:39Extra curls.
20:40Hold the sauce.
20:41And now, my Cherie, you will rest and wake up as the girl of your dreams.
20:58Ladies and gentlemen, the moment you've all been waiting for, let's hear it for Francine
21:08Frensky.
21:11Francine is sporting a brand new hairdo.
21:13The crowd is loving.
21:16Playball.
21:17She prepares herself for the opening pitch as she takes her place behind the plate.
21:21And there's the pitch.
21:22What a dazzling play by Francine.
21:31It's the bottom of the third inning.
21:32Francine runs all the way to the outfield and returns the ball to Arthur, who makes the
21:36catch.
21:38Yes.
21:39It's the final play of the game.
21:41Francine braces to beat the ball.
21:43She slides.
21:44And same.
21:46Her hairdo touches the plate just in time.
21:48What a game.
21:51Francine.
21:53Francine.
21:56So, what do you think?
22:00I knew it.
22:02Oh, if only she had hair like yours.
22:04I think it's great.
22:06Wait till you see how it looks with your dress.
22:11There goes my new soccer ball.
22:15Now, there are a few little things that you should know about hair care.
22:18What are you doing?
22:22Riding my bike.
22:24I don't think so.
22:26Bicycles and curls do not mix.
22:31See?
22:32Honey, I told you it was worth it.
22:34Now, remember what I said.
22:36No swimming, no riding in convertibles, and wear protective headgear in the rain.
22:41Honey, Arthur called to remind you about the kickball game tomorrow.
22:45Don't forget to bring the ball.
22:47Oh, I forgot.
22:49Absolutely no kickball.
22:50No way!
22:52And no lying down.
22:54I can't do this.
22:56There's too many rules.
22:57Remember my secret weapon?
22:59Well, then...
23:01Okay.
23:04All right!
23:05All right!
23:07All right!
23:09Do you like it?
23:12No.
23:13I wasn't asking you.
23:15Well, it's...
23:17Alive!
23:20Tang, you don't see them.
23:23Boys ruin everything.
23:24Incoming!
23:30Was it an accident?
23:31Or does she look like that on purpose?
23:34Probably a combination of gravitational pull and too much stress on the hair follicles.
23:39You are gonna get it!
23:41Francine, calm down!
23:44Now look what you did!
23:51There.
23:51You can't see a thing.
23:53Yes, you can.
23:54It's all over the...
23:55Now, if you just stay still until picture time, everything will be fine.
24:01What do you mean you can't play?
24:03You hurt her.
24:04She can't mess up her hair.
24:06Why?
24:06I have to keep it nice for school pictures.
24:10But Francine, it's the fourth graders.
24:12They'll kill us if you don't play.
24:14Good.
24:14No slouching.
24:16Remember, good posture is the key to true beauty.
24:19She's lost her mind, that's all.
24:21And we're gonna lose the game.
24:24Ah, who needs Francine?
24:25We're just as good.
24:26Hey!
24:27Can I help you find the ball?
24:33Come on, you guys.
24:36Get up.
24:36Sit down.
24:39It's one to nothing.
24:43Two to nothing.
24:45You have to get used to this, Francine.
24:47If you want to look nice, no more kickball.
24:51It's just a silly game anyway.
24:53What's the point of running around in a circle and getting your shoes dirty?
24:58Ah!
24:59Yay!
25:01She caught it, and you're out!
25:04She wasn't even playing.
25:06Did you know there's a poodle on your head?
25:08Yeah, and it does tricks, too.
25:11Watch.
25:19Say!
25:25How could you?
25:27I'm sick of being perfect.
25:29Besides, I like the way I used to look.
25:32Next.
25:35Remember me?
25:36I'm the one who burped.
25:38Next.
25:44Listen to me.
25:45Don't go in there.
25:46You'll regret it forever.
25:48You're making it worse.
25:51Next.
25:55Next.
25:58Oh, that Francine.
26:03It's like my father says.
26:05You get what you pay for.
26:06And if I were you, I'd burn those, and quick.
26:10I sort of like them.
26:11See the smudge?
26:12I got it when I slid into home.
26:14Hey, want to trade?
26:16Hers didn't come out.
26:18Technical difficulties.
26:19I'll trade if you promise not to laugh.
26:22I won't if you won't.
26:23Okay.
26:24I like it.
26:26Looks just like you.
26:28So does yours.
26:29I give up, Francine Franski.
26:32I'm sorry to have to say this, but you'll never be like me.
26:36Kickball?
26:37You bet.
26:38You bet.
26:46And I say, hey, what a wonderful kind of day.
26:52You can learn to work and play.
26:54And get along with each other.
26:57What a wonderful kind of day.
27:26Hey, what a wonderful kind of day.
27:29Hey!
27:32Funding for Arthur is provided by
27:35The Corporation for Public Broadcasting
27:38And viewers like you
27:40The National Endowment for Children's Educational Television
27:46And by
27:49The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations
27:53This program is made possible in part by a grant from Juicy Juice
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28:08Remember, you can find Arthur books
28:12And lots of other books, too
28:14At your local library
28:15Hey, it's always a wonderful kind of day
28:19When Arthur and his pals visit you and your family
28:22Now there are even more delightful stories
28:25About this lovable aardvark
28:26Each ready for you to enjoy anytime, right at home
28:30So come and join Arthur
28:32D.W.
28:33Binky
28:34Buster
28:35Francine
28:36And all their friends
28:37In these enchanting videos
28:39Filled with laughter
28:40Learning
28:41And fun
28:42From Random House Home Video
28:45If you think your teacher's tough
28:51Wait until you meet
28:52Mr. Ratburn
28:54He eats nails for breakfast
28:56And he's also a weird vampire
28:59With hypnotic magic powers
29:01He's the meanest third grade teacher there is
29:04And Arthur's got him
29:06Find out all about
29:07The Rat
29:08In Arthur's Teacher Trouble
29:10You'll never look at school the same way again
29:14Join Private Eye Arthur
29:18And Detective Binky
29:20As they try to solve the mystery
29:22Of Arthur's lost library book
29:24Everybody's a suspect
29:27Is there a thief on the loose
29:30At Elwood City Library?
29:32Or is it a case of a guilty conscience?
29:35You be the judge
29:36Arthur and D.W. are in for a big surprise
29:42Is it a new bicycle?
29:43No
29:44Is Arthur moving out?
29:47No
29:47What is it?
29:48What is it?
29:49It's Arthur's baby
29:51As if having one baby sister weren't hard enough
29:54Now Arthur is going to have two
29:57Which one is my sister?
29:59And a new baby means constant crying
30:02And stinky diapers
30:04Pee you!
30:05Smells like a zoo in here
30:07Arthur imagines the worst
30:12But discovers that a new addition to the family
30:15Can also mean
30:17One more person to love
30:20Aww
30:21When Arthur writes a story
30:24His simple school assignment changes
30:27From the tale of how he got his pet puppy
30:29To a wild ride into outer space
30:32Where polka dotted elephants sing and dance to country music
30:36Astounding
30:37Stupendous
30:38Premendous
30:39Arthur
30:40This is the single best thing I have ever read
30:43But Arthur learns that the best stories
30:46Are the ones that come straight from the heart
30:49If this picture isn't clear
30:52Then you know how things look
30:53Through Arthur's eyes
30:55When Arthur can't seem to see straight
30:58His parents take him to get glasses
30:59Cool
31:01But all the kids at school tease him
31:06Because now he looks different
31:08Arthur's a four eyes
31:09What's an eight year old aardvark to do?
31:14There are mix-ups galore
31:17Before everything comes into focus
31:19Arthur's pet business is born
31:24When Arthur needs to prove to his parents
31:26That he can take care of a puppy
31:27It seems easy at first
31:29But Arthur never counted on having to babysit
31:32A dog nicknamed Jaws
31:34A slimy snake
31:36And a frisky frog
31:38Can Arthur cope with a house full of animals
31:41And all of their pet peeve?
31:44What's wrong?
31:48I followed the instructions
31:50Oh no
31:51I forgot the parsley
31:53Hey!
31:54Hey!
31:55T.W.
31:58Hey!
31:58Whoa!
32:02Be sure to check your local stores
32:04For Arthur books, CD-ROMs
32:06And other Arthur merchandise
32:14You can start with your mom
32:16What's wrong with your mom
32:17What's wrong with your mom
32:18What's wrong with your mom
32:19What's wrong with your mom
32:20Oh no
32:21What's wrong with your mom
32:22I took one
32:23떨어진
32:24I jump from coffee
32:26That's not right
32:26pla So
32:27You can start with aSI
32:27Your mom
32:28Got you
32:28What's wrong with your mom
32:29Well
32:30This is a scary
32:30What's wrong with your mom
32:31Your mom
32:32Valley
32:33Is that lion
32:33Could get
32:34Remember
32:34This is a potassium
32:35Toash
32:36Yes
32:37They go
32:38Like
32:39Remember
32:40Paul
32:41Like
32:42You
32:42Do