Family Theater: Spunky

Family Theater presents Jeffery Hunter, Barbara Rush and Mel Blank. From Hollywood, the mutual broadcasting system presents Spunky, Starring Jeffery Hunter, Barbara Rush and Mel Blank. Family Theater's only purpose is to bring to everyone's attention a practice that must become an important part of our lives.

If we are to win Peace for ourselves, Peace for our families and Peace for the world. Family Theater urges you to pray. Pray together as a family. An out-to-our drama, Spunky starring Jeffrey Hunter as dad, Barbara Rush's mom, and Mel Blank as Pete.

This is the story of a boy and his dog, a very unusual story about Spunky the boy and Pete the dog. Spunky and his father and mother live in Pleasant Valley, population 4,998. Spunky's dad is in the real estate business.

Spunky's in the second grade, and he has the most wonderful mother and all the world. Nothing unusual about this? Oh, but there is. For you see, Pete, the dog can talk. Why were you waiting for me after school, Pete? You don't usually do that.

Aah! Aah! Aah! Well, there's a reason, kid. See, I picked up some hot dirt this afternoon. What do you mean? Well, I might be able to help your father pick up a fast couple of bucks.

Now, maybe then you could have that new two-wheel pike you've been wanting. Gee, tell me all about it! Well, it's easy, kid, but... I ain't no amateur, you know. I work for a fee. You rustle me up a good thick bone and I'll spill the whole thing.

Is it good, Pete? Oh, it'll do. This must have been your father's. He never leaves any meat. Oh, you're through, fella? Oh, don't call me, fella. Sounds condescending. No, I'm not through. I'm supposed to bury it, you know.