The Wonderful World of Disney - Season 32

1. The Journey of Natty Gann (1)

Aired: 10/4/1987

Natty Gann (played by Meredith Salenger) is a twelve year old Depression era girl whose single-parent father leaves her behind in Chicago while he goes to Washington State to look for work in the timber industry. Natty runs away from the guardian she was left with to follow Dad. She befriends and is befriended by a wolf that has been abused in dog fights, hops a freight train west, and is presumed dead when her wallet is found after the train crashes. Dad gets bitter and endangers himself in his new job. Meanwhile Natty has a series of adventures and mis- adventures in various farmhouses, police stations, hobo camps, reform schools, and boxcars.

2. The Journey of Natty Gann (2)

Aired: 10/11/1987

Natty Gann (played by Meredith Salenger) is a twelve year old Depression era girl whose single-parent father leaves her behind in Chicago while he goes to Washington State to look for work in the timber industry. Natty runs away from the guardian she was left with to follow Dad. She befriends and is befriended by a wolf that has been abused in dog fights, hops a freight train west, and is presumed dead when her wallet is found after the train crashes. Dad gets bitter and endangers himself in his new job. Meanwhile Natty has a series of adventures and mis- adventures in various farmhouses, police stations, hobo camps, reform schools, and boxcars.

3. Return of the Shaggy Dog

Aired: 11/1/1987

Before the Shaggy D.A. is when this movie is supposed to take place, but really, it's and 80's movie that just has a good time (the Shaggy D.A. was a 70's flick)...Offered as a two-parter on The Wonderful World of Disney, this movie has only been aired twice, as far as I know, and had Wilby Daniels engaged but before he can get married he ends up kidnapped by the professor's caretakers (who find the ring and read the inscription, hence Wilby's return as the shaggy dog). Also mixed in with the plot is Wilby's brother who is trying to find the perfect dog for a dog food.

4. Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too

Aired: 11/15/1987

This is an airing of the 1974 animated theatrical featurette, in which Rabbit has become sick and tired of constantly being bounced by Tigger, and devises a plan to get him to stop doing so.

5. Student Exchange (1)

Aired: 11/29/1987

Carol and Neil are are successful in terms of grades, but not very popular at their highschool. When Carol comes to know that two foreign exchange students from France and Italy were redirected to another school, she figures she and Neil could take their places and be in the middle of public interest for one semester.

6. Student Exchange (2)

Aired: 12/6/1987

Carol and Neil are are successful in terms of grades, but not very popular at their highschool. When Carol comes to know that two foreign exchange students from France and Italy were redirected to another school, she figures she and Neil could take their places and be in the middle of public interest for one semester.

7. Not Quite Human (1)

Aired: 12/20/1987

Dr. Jonas Carson, a scientist, invents Chip, an android teenager. Dr. Carson sends Chip to school with his daughter Becky to see whether an android could interact with others. But his former employer decides to try and make a profit by stealing the mechanical boy.

8. Not Quite Human (2)

Aired: 12/27/1987

Dr. Jonas Carson, a scientist, invents Chip, an android teenager. Dr. Carson sends Chip to school with his daughter Becky to see whether an android could interact with others. But his former employer decides to try and make a profit by stealing the mechanical boy.

9. Flight of the Navigator (1)

Aired: 1/3/1988

A 12 year old boy goes missing in 1978, only to reappear once more in 1986. In the eight years that have passed, David hasn't aged. It is no coincidence that at the time David 'comes back', a flying saucer is found, entangled in electricity cables.

10. Flight of the Navigator (2)

Aired: 1/10/1988

A 12 year old boy goes missing in 1978, only to reappear once more in 1986. In the eight years that have passed, David hasn't aged. It is no coincidence that at the time David 'comes back', a flying saucer is found, entangled in electricity cables.

11. Earth*Star Voyager (1)

Aired: 1/17/1988

The Earth Star Voyager is a spaceship sent to another solar system to prepare it for colonization. Earth itself is horribly polluted, so the mission is vitally important. But as the departing starship gets under way, signs begin to emerge that their mission may unwittingly be part of a larger conspiracy.

12. Earth*Star Voyager (2)

Aired: 1/24/1988

The Earth Star Voyager is a spaceship sent to another solar system to prepare it for colonization. Earth itself is horribly polluted, so the mission is vitally important. But as the departing starship gets under way, signs begin to emerge that their mission may unwittingly be part of a larger conspiracy.

13. Rock and Roll Mom

Aired: 2/7/1988

A single surburban mother finds fame after performing at an open mike night at a local nightclub.Soon dhe is in Hollywood with a whole new identity ""Mistare"" - just one problem, she can't have kids.

14. 14 Going on 30 (1)

Aired: 3/6/1988

Danny is hopelessly in love with his teacher Peggy Nolton. Of course she doesn't even notice him while she plans to marry the obnoxious coach Roy ""Jackdraw"" Kelton. When Danny's friend Lloyd invents a growth accelerator, Danny applies it to himself and as an adult tries to show her Roy's real face. However at his first appearance at school as an adult, he's mistaken for someone else...

15. 14 Going on 30 (2)

Aired: 3/13/1988

Danny is hopelessly in love with his teacher Peggy Nolton. Of course she doesn't even notice him while she plans to marry the obnoxious coach Roy ""Jackdraw"" Kelton. When Danny's friend Lloyd invents a growth accelerator, Danny applies it to himself and as an adult tries to show her Roy's real face. However at his first appearance at school as an adult, he's mistaken for someone else...

16. Splash, Too (1)

Aired: 5/1/1988

A sequel to the popular romantic mermaid drama which starred Darryl Hannah and Tom Hanks. Allen becomes bored on the deserted island on which he and Madison are currently living, and using a special power, Madison shows him exactly what's going on in his brother, Freddie's life. Through this, the couple realise that Allen's business is in trouble and return to New York - maybe contradicting the original, but Madison will only go ""as long as I can soak my legs in Salty Water at the full moon"". While there, they move into a new home (which has a pool in the back yard !), and Madison meets a new friend - Fern Hooten who might and might not know her secret. We are never told. While there, Madison sets herself a goal to save her Dolphin friend (Salty) who is in captivity, and while saving the business and the dolphin, she and Allen grow closer and re-kindle their love.

17. Splash, Too (2)

Aired: 5/8/1988

A sequel to the popular romantic mermaid drama which starred Darryl Hannah and Tom Hanks. Allen becomes bored on the deserted island on which he and Madison are currently living, and using a special power, Madison shows him exactly what's going on in his brother, Freddie's life. Through this, the couple realise that Allen's business is in trouble and return to New York - maybe contradicting the original, but Madison will only go ""as long as I can soak my legs in Salty Water at the full moon"". While there, they move into a new home (which has a pool in the back yard !), and Madison meets a new friend - Fern Hooten who might and might not know her secret. We are never told. While there, Madison sets herself a goal to save her Dolphin friend (Salty) who is in captivity, and while saving the business and the dolphin, she and Allen grow closer and re-kindle their love.

18. Captain EO Backstage

Aired: 5/15/1988

A look at the making of Captain EO.

19. Justin Case