The Tales of Huckleberry Hound: Season 1

16. Seal of Approval

It was another sunny day in Hill Street Neighborhood. Huckleberry Hound was just sitting at home, reading a comic book. He soon got to a very funny moment, and exploded into a huge giggle fit. Comic books always seemed to make him laugh.

"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! This comic book always cracks me up!!!"

Mr. Jinks was nearby, taking a walk past Huck's house, when he heard his wild laughter. He ran into the house, and yelled, "Huck, stop it!!! I was trying to enjoy a nice walk until I heard you laughing!"

Huck's laughter immediately ceased. "Sorry, Jinks," he said. "I just love these comics! Wanna head over to the park? We can relax over there."

"Like, sure," Jinks replied. "So long as you keep that laughing under control!"

"I will, Jinks," Huck said with a chuckle.

They walked out of the house and on their way to the park. But all of a sudden, they heard music. It sounded like a calliope! Huck then noticed something posted on the fence near the alley. It was a poster for a circus!

"Well bust my britches!" he exclaimed. "It looks like the circus is in town!!"

"The circus!?" Jinks beamed. "Oh boy!! We've gotta go! We've just gotta!!"

Huck laughed. "Alrighty! We better round up the gang if we're gonna see the circus!"

So they made their way over to where the big circus tent was set up at the edge of town, and much to their surprise, Pixie and Dixie, Yogi Bear and Boo-Boo were already there!

"Fellers!?" Huck cried. "When did you get here so fast?"

"I heard the circus trucks drive by Jellystone Park early this morning!" Yogi replied. "Boo-Boo and I couldn't miss it for the world!"

"And we were looking for cheese when we saw the circus tent go up earlier!" Pixie explained.

"You should've seen it!" Dixie added. "The elephants sure are strong! They helped raise the tent along with all the other workers!"

"We were wondering when you'd show up, Huck," Boo-Boo said. "I heard you say how much you love the circus."

"I do!" Huck beamed. "I've always loved the circus!"

"What do you love best?" Boo-Boo asked. "I like watching the acrobats and the stuntmen, myself!"

"I love the clowns, the animals, and even the jugglers!" Huck replied.

"Clowns?" Jinks whimpered. "Like uh, no offense, but they've always looked kind of scary to me."

"Scary? I find em' hilarious!" Huck laughed. "They do some of the funniest things I've ever seen!"

But then, they felt someone pull them backstage!

"Huh?"" the gang chorused.

"What's goin' on?" Huck wondered, scratching his head.

Just then, a man in a sparkly red suit and top hat looked down at the gang.

"Ahhh, you're just who I was looking for!" he said. "I'm Jimmy James, the ringmaster! And you must be Huckleberry Hound!"

"That's me!" the blue dog replied, smiling. "How did you know my name?"

"I've watched your show every day!" Jimmy replied. "You guys are a big hit!"

"Aww, thanks!" Huck beamed.

"But uh, what's going on?" Yogi asked.

"I brought you and your friends backstage because I need your help," Jimmy said.