Very good episode that will entertain both children and adults. Intelligently written plot that moves logically within the short 25 minute show framework, and the plot situation is well explained by the characters. The characters and relationships of Sky, Penny and Clipper are surprisingly well formed, and well acted by Kirby Grant(Sky King), Gloria Winters(Penny King) and Ron Hagerthy(Clipper King), this early in the 4 Season run. The villains' actions are well fleshed out considering the short 25 minute framework. It takes very intelligent, competent writing, with excellent plot and character development to achieve such full story development in a short 25 minute show framework. This 1950's "Children's TV show" will not disappoint the adults watching! It is a bit preachy at the very end, but this is a 1950's TV show, and this was common in many shows aimed at children in that era. However, the "preachy" ending does not detract, and may even add to the charm and feeling of stepping back into the early 1950's. After all, this first Season was produced by Jack Chertok Productions, who also produced "The Lone Ranger"!
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