Gullah Gullah Island

S01E06: Going Places

On the move--planes, trains, automobiles, donkeys, elephants...everything but the family van, which won't start when Ron, Natalie, and James try to go on a trip.

Overview

Ron and Natalie live on an island off the coast of South Carolina with their three children, James, Vanessa and Simeon; their niece, Shaina; and a giant tadpole named Binyah Binyah Poliiwog. Together they learn about life and culture and getting along with others.

Episodes

S01E01 Yes I Can

November 3, 1994 24 min
Kids and neighbors have witnessed Fred committing petty crimes, but Fred declares his innocence. Could there be an evil version of Fred running around?

S01E02 Rain, Rain Go Away

October 24, 1994 24 min
It's raining, it's boring...but not on Gullah Gullah Island. When the kids put their heads together they come up with exciting ways to occupy themselves indoors on a rainy day.

S01E03 Ron's Birthday

July 6, 1994 24 min
Noggin Classics: Ron's in for a huge surprise as Natalie and the kids prepare a secret celebration for his birthday. Shaina and her friend Sara make presents for Ron out of clay, but will James...

S01E04 Charleston Market

October 24, 1994 24 min
A trip off Gullah Gullah Island to the bustling Charleston Market is the occasion for visits with a woodcarver, a basketweaver, and for Natalie to sell her beautiful dolls.

S01E05 Gullah Gullah Island Day

November 2, 1994 24 min
Join Ron, Natalie, and kids as they come together with their friends for an outdoor celebration of the rich heritage of Gullah Gullah Island. Song, dance, and games, not to mention some delicious down-home cooking...

S01E06 Going Places

November 4, 1994 24 min
On the move--planes, trains, automobiles, donkeys, elephants...everything but the family van, which won't start when Ron, Natalie, and James try to go on a trip.

S01E07 Please Don't Eat the Alstons

November 7, 1994 24 min
Biscuits, cookies, broccoli, fresh fruit and other treats are on the menu in this mouth-watering episode which includes a fun-filled trip to the Gullah Gullah Island supermarket and an appearance by a superhero made out...

S01E08 The Green Show

November 9, 1994 24 min
Shaina's going to plant her first seedlings in the family garden, so Natalie takes her to visit their friend and neighbor Farmer Holmes. Farmer Holmes gives Shaina a crash course in gardening.

S01E09 The Binyah Binyah Polliwog Show

October 25, 1994 24 min
When James gets angry with Binyah Binyah Polliwog, the poor creature gets upset and runs away. Binyah Binyah's absence triggers heartfelt memories of the fun and the love he's brought into their lives.

S01E10 Rhythm & Rhyme All the Time

November 17, 1994 24 min
Flower, shower; Spring, swing; Cat, hat--on Gullah Gullah Island the beat goes on as rhyming fever spreads like wildfire among the Alstons and their friends.

S01E11 Baby Animals

November 28, 1994 24 min
When Natalie goes through a basket of James' and Shaina's baby clothes, thoughts on Gullah Gullah island turn to babies and little things. Marisol and Armando show off their new pet chicks and they learn...

S01E12 The School Show

November 30, 1994 24 min
Shaina's always been curious about what the older kids do in school all day, and finally she and her friend Sara are getting to visit a real kindergarten.

S01E13 Relaciones Familares

December 2, 1994 24 min
The Alstons house on Gullah Gullah Island is a family kind of place, where friends and even polliwogs are invited to make themselves at home.

S01E14 James' Treasure Box

December 6, 1994 24 min
James' Treasure Box

S01E15 Say What?!

December 8, 1994 24 min
On a quiet day on Gullah Gullah island, Natalie likes to cover her eyes and just listen to the sounds around her--chirping birds, an airplane overhead, breaking glass.

S01E16 Carnival

December 12, 1994 24 min
When Juana brings gifts of musical instruments back from Puerto Rico, everybody decides that a dress-up Carnival is the only way to go. Imaginatins run wild as folks come up with outrageous disguises.

S01E17 Oops!

December 14, 1994 24 min
Everybody makes mistakes, and the folks on Gullah Gullah Island are no exception. After a series of mishaps Vanessa and James learn that mistakes are just a part of life, and that people don't love...

Cast

Simeon Daise
Simeon Daise
Simeon Alston
Ron Daise
Ron Alston
Natalie Daise
Natalie Alston
Shaina M. Freeman
Shaina Alston
James Edward Coleman II
James Alston
Vanessa Baden Kelly
Vanessa Baden Kelly
Vanessa

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