Professor Poopsnagle's Steam Zeppelin
tv show
24 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired July 18, 1987
Genres:
Overview
Professor Poopsnagle, the holder of an important scientific mystery, was kidnapped and his mysterious disappearance undermines the world of science. His young grandson, who helps him in research, provides assistance to professor Garcia, a longtime colleague and friend of the scientist. Helped by a group of children spending their holidays in a secret camp in the valley, Professor Garcia and the young boy build a flying bus. They set off in pursuit of the kidnappers and an attempt, at the same time to complete Poopsnagle's unfinished work.
Lost in the Desert (II)
Season 1 - Episode 10 - 1h 30m
Air Date
September 19, 1987
Overview
When Dingle takes to the air in his hang glider, helped by Matt, he crashes, but manages to bring the Poopmobile down using Mats darts to burst the hot air balloon. The children narrowly escape injury, but their precious Bus has been badly damaged. They have lost all the water from the steam turbine and it has evaporated away into the heat and sand. Jamie believes he must prove to himself that he has the ability to use his bushman's knowledge to find water in the desert, and he takes Shorty and Sparks with him on a journey into the wild desert.