Overview
This is a story involving balloonist Phinny Fogg. He and reporter teenagers Jenny and Hoppy set out on a globetrotting adventure to travel around the world in 79 days and beat the original record set by Phinny's father. The trio are in competition for both the record and a £1,000,000 prize against the sinister Crumden. Crumden is aided by his idiotic chauffeur Bumbler and his pet monkey Smirky.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
It tells the adventures of a balloonist, Phineas, and two teenagers, photographer Jenny and reporter Hoppy, who set off on adventures around the world to get around him in 79 days and break the record. The trio also competes for a $1 million prize against the sinister Chickpeade, who was supposed to be Phineas's butler, who is aided by his disruptive chauffeur and pet monkey Simon.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Don Messick
Hoppy / Bumbler
Janet Waldo
Jenny
Allan Melvin
Bumbler
Daws Butler
Crumden
Bruce Watson
Phinny Fogg
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
This is a story involving balloonist Phinny Fogg. He and reporter teenagers Jenny and Hoppy set out on a globetrotting adventure to travel around the world in 79 days and...
Around the World in 79 Days has 1 season with 17 episodes.
Around the World in 79 Days premiered on September 6, 1969.
No, Around the World in 79 Days has ended. The final episode aired on December 27, 1969.
Around the World in 79 Days originally aired on ABC. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Around the World in 79 Days has a rating of 5.5/10 based on user reviews.
Around the World in 79 Days is classified as Animation, Comedy, Kids.