The Tales of Huckleberry Hound: Season 2

18. A Candy Store is Dandy

Huckleberry Hound was standing in front of the mirror on a fine sunny day, preparing for his weekly trip to the candy store in Hill Street Neighborhood. He gave his bow tie a tug, then winked at his reflection. What a fine day to sing, since the sun was shining and he was about to visit one of his most favorite places in the world. Mr. Honeydrop's candy store was arguably the best in all of Southern California!

"Well, it's time to resupply my usual stash of candy!" Huck said to his puppy dog Pudgy. "But don't worry! You'll get a treat too, boy! I'll pick up some more doggie biscuits for you while I'm out today! But no chocolate for you!"

Pudgy wagged his tail and barked happily.

"I'll be right back!" Huck sang as he skipped out the door. And as he walked along, he sang Clementine with some new improvised lyrics.

"Oh my sweetheart, oh my sweetheart, oh my sweetheart candy belle,

You are sweeter than maple sugar, you are pretty and you're swell."

When he got to the store, he felt his mouth watering as he laid eyes on all those jars and crates of candy!

"Wow!" he cried. "Looks like Mr. Honeydrop just got a new shipment and I'm just in time to take my pick!"

And as he entered the store, he couldn't help but start singing a new song, feeling inspired by all the yummy candy he saw.

"In every hound dog's life there's a simple pleasure
It's not like diamonds and gold, it's something harder to measure
When his nose smells the sweet, and his tongue knows what's good to eat
Yes, he eats his veggies and meat, but there's one thing that can't be beat

Boop-oop-a-doop!

Chew, chew on a sticky gob of bubblegum or a gooey strand of taffy
When you swallow down those gummy bears they'll get your tummy laughing (haha!)
Give a lollipop a great big lick, chowin' down on a peppermint stick

Caramel and nougat so chewy and thick, that's how I like it

I'd take a bite from a chocolate bunny!

Even though it looks quite funny!
Marshmallow creme so light with fluff
Licorice, gumdrops, I just can't get enough!

Chow down on that lovely peanut brittle
Fudge and chocolate drops both big and little
You can't say no to such tasty vittles that tickle your tongue and your soul
So why not have a little bit of candy

I've gotta say, it sure is dandy!

Yes candy is dandy!

Boop-oop-a-doop!"

As he finished his song, he could hear the sound of cheering and applause from throughout the store. It turns out that everyone in the store had stopped to watch him, including Mr. Honeydrop!

"Oh, thank you!" Huck said as he bowed. "Thank you!"

"Huckleberry, that was a very nice song!" Mr. Honeydrop praised. "You sure have a creative mind!"

"Why, thank you, Mr. Honeydrop!" Huck replied. "I love candy, but not as much as I love to sing and dance!"

Mr. Honeydrop laughed. "You can say that again! Besides, you're the star of The Huckleberry Hound Show, and your songs are terrific!"

"Thanks! Do you like my actin' too?"

"I love your acting! You're a natural everyman."

Huck gave a humble smile. "Aw, shuckins...I try my best."