| A Day in the Life of a New Texas Judge | |
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September 18, 1987 |
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Production number 46 of 65 |
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Airdate number 5 of 65 |
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Episode Information and Background[]
- Original airdate: September 18, 1987
- Writer: Bob Forward
- Director: Ernie Schmidt
- Production number: 46
- Airdate number: 5
Overview[]
Twangli, a dogmatic and overzealous Galactic Court of Justice delegate, visits the New Texas judge, J.B. McBride. Twangli's audit causes problems for the judge and Marshal BraveStarr, just as a dangerous conflict is brewing between ranchers and miners.
Plot[]
Twangli, an observer for the Galactic Court of Justice, is sent to Fort Kerium to check up on Judge J.B. McBride and McBride's efficiency and adherence to protocol. The initial meeting between them is not good (not least of all since Marshal BraveStarr writes Twangli a parking ticket for leaving his spacecraft in the middle of the street), and the situation is complicated by a territorial dispute between a group of solacow ranchers and kerium miners in nearby Hydrogen Valley. The dispute quickly escalates into an armed conflict. Unfortunately, J.B. has given permits to both groups to make use of Hydrogen Valley at the same time, and Twangli admits that he is after J.B.'s job and J.B. has given him cause to replace her.
Moral Segment[]
J.B.:
"In today's story, we met Alf and Billy-Bob. Two men fighting over the same piece of land. But when they were attacked by the Dingos, the two men learned to work together to protect themselves. When people work together, they can often solve problems that they wouldn't be able to solve by themselves. It's called teamwork or co-operation. And it's a very important part of getting things done. So the next time you and your friends have a problem, why not try teamwork? Try it, I think you'll like it."
Story Notes[]
Spirit Powers[]
- Speed of the Puma - used by BraveStarr to grab the miner's weapons from them.
- Ears of the Wolf - used by BraveStarr to home in on the sound of a squad of Dingoes apparoaching on Turbo-Mules.
- Strength of the Bear - used by BraveStarr to smash two Turbo-Mules with Dingoes on top together, just like he does in the opening credits.
Episode Breakdown[]
Law Protectors[]
Outlaws[]
- Common Dingo
- Barker
Settlers[]
Others[]
- Twangli
- Petey
Locations[]
- New Texas
- Fort Kerium
- Acid Gulch
- Hydrogen Valley
Equipment[]
- Blaster Picks
Weapons[]
Vehicles[]
- Twangli's Spaceship
- Turbo-Mules
- Turbo-Stallion
Species[]
Creatures[]
Flora[]
Affiliations[]
- Galactic Council
- Galactic Court