Clifford the Big Red Dog - Jetta's Tall Tale (S1E69)
Jetta's envious of Emily Elizabeth because everybody loves her pet, Clifford. So she makes up a pet of her own. Then Cleo helps Vaz with his paper route. She likes helping him and she likes the treats she gets as a reward. In fact, she mostly likes the treats.
| Runtime (min) | 15 |
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| Air Date | 2001-10-31 |
| Genres | Animation, Kids |
| TV Rating | TV-Y |
Storyline
In this episode of Clifford the Big Red Dog, Jetta feels envious of Emily Elizabeth and her beloved pet, Clifford, who is adored by everyone. To cope with her jealousy, Jetta fabricates an imaginary pet, hoping to gain the same attention and admiration that Clifford receives. Throughout the episode, her tall tale leads to humorous situations as her friends try to engage with her fictitious pet.
Meanwhile, Cleo steps in to help Vaz with his paper route. As they work together, Cleo discovers the joy of helping a friend and the tasty treats that come as a reward. This subplot emphasizes the importance of teamwork and friendship, showcasing how helping others can lead to delightful experiences.
What Parents Say
Parents may appreciate how this episode addresses themes of jealousy and the desire for attention among children. Jetta's attempt to create an imaginary pet reflects how children sometimes feel overshadowed by their peers. This storyline can spark conversations about the importance of being genuine and valuing what makes each individual special.
The subplot featuring Cleo and Vaz encourages kids to understand the rewards of collaboration. Parents might find it valuable to discuss with their children the significance of helping others and how acts of kindness can lead to mutual enjoyment. It’s an opportunity to highlight teamwork and friendship in a fun and relatable way.
What Children Can Learn
Kids will learn about the negative effects of jealousy through Jetta's experience. As she fabricates a story to gain attention, children can understand that pretending to be someone else or making up tales doesn't bring true happiness or friendship. The episode illustrates the value of being oneself and the importance of honesty in relationships.
Additionally, through Cleo's assistance with Vaz’s paper route, children will grasp the joy that comes from helping others. The treats Cleo receives serve as a fun incentive, teaching kids about the rewards of teamwork and cooperation. This subplot emphasizes that supporting friends can lead to enjoyable experiences and lasting friendships.
Five Most Asked Questions
Here are some common questions parents might have about the episode 'Jetta's Tall Tale' from Clifford the Big Red Dog.
| Question | Answer |
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| Why does Jetta create an imaginary pet? | Jetta creates an imaginary pet out of jealousy towards Emily Elizabeth and Clifford. She feels overshadowed by the attention Clifford receives and hopes that by making up her own pet, she can gain similar admiration from her friends. This situation highlights how feelings of envy can lead to untruthful behavior, prompting discussions about valuing one's uniqueness. |
| What lesson does Cleo learn while helping Vaz? | Cleo learns the importance of helping friends while assisting Vaz with his paper route. As she enjoys the tasks and the treats received as rewards, she realizes that teamwork can be fun and fulfilling. This experience reinforces the idea that working together can lead to positive outcomes and strengthen friendships. |
| How does the episode portray friendship? | The episode showcases friendship through the collaboration between Cleo and Vaz, emphasizing that helping each other can lead to enjoyable experiences. Meanwhile, Jetta's story serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of being honest with friends. The contrasting dynamics illustrate how true friendship is built on authenticity and mutual support. |
| What should I discuss with my child after watching? | After watching the episode, parents could discuss the themes of jealousy and honesty with their children. It's an excellent opportunity to talk about how pretending to be someone else for attention can backfire. Engaging in a conversation about their feelings and how to appreciate their unique qualities can help reinforce positive self-esteem. |
| What positive behaviors are highlighted in this episode? | The episode highlights positive behaviors such as teamwork, honesty, and kindness. Cleo's willingness to help Vaz emphasizes the rewards of collaboration, while Jetta's journey serves as a lesson on the importance of being genuine. These messages can encourage children to practice empathy, support their friends, and embrace their individuality. |
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| 1 | 1 | My Best Friend - Believe in yourself Emily decides that she must find something "special" for Show and Tell. But after an exhaustive search of Birdwell Island for the perfect thing to share, Emily learns that sometimes the best things in life are right under your nose. |
| 1 | 2 | Cleo doesn't want to share her new toy with anyone. |
| 1 | 3 | Clifford accidentally breaks a present he was supposed to deliver for Emily. |
| 1 | 4 | Clifford tries to stay clean for a magazine's Dog of the Year contest. |
| 1 | 5 | Emily has to take care of a baby bird, leaving her little time to play with Clifford. |
| 1 | 6 | Emily is jealous when Jetta gets to visit an exciting city. |
| 1 | 7 | Everyone, including Clifford, must work as a team to put on the fall carnival. |
| 1 | 8 | Emily's cousin Laura and her dog, Rex, arrive for a visit. |
| 1 | 9 | T-Bone finds himself in a race against Mac. |
| 1 | 10 | When the dogs eat too many treats, they learn that too much of a good thing can be bad. |
| 1 | 11 | In a flashback story, Cleo shakes things up when she arrives on the island. |
| 1 | 12 | When Cleo makes a new friend, she starts ignoring Clifford and T-Bone. |
| 1 | 13 | Emily competes against Jetta for the lead in the school play. |
| 1 | 14 | Clifford itches like crazy but hides his discomfort to avoid a trip to the doctor. |
| 1 | 15 | The new dog in town has only three legs, which makes the gang uncomfortable. |
| 1 | 16 | Clifford's digging talents become an asset when a big storm blows in. |
| 1 | 17 | Clifford learns that stars, like everyone else, sometimes need help. |
| 1 | 18 | Cleo develops stage fright when the dogs are recruited to help with a show. |
| 1 | 19 | All fingers and paws point to Emily as the thief when Jetta's trophy and locket vanish. |
| 1 | 20 | Jetta mocks Emily's plans for her birthday party activities. |
| 1 | 21 | When Mac tears one of Jetta's sweaters, he feels terrible about it and runs away. |
| 1 | 22 | Jetta learns that it's OK to have fears and admit them. |
| 1 | 23 | In flashbacks, Emily meets Clifford, and her love turns him into the biggest dog around. |
| 1 | 24 | Clifford has to dispel preconceived ideas about large dogs. |
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| 1 | 27 | Clifford jumps into a pile of leaves that T-Bone has raked, and when they scatter he has a lesson to learn; Charley finally finds a sport he can't master, “jiggly juggle,” but he decides to work at it anyway. |
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| 1 | 29 | The dogs go to school for the first time, and T-Bone worries that he won't be able to keep up; the library sponsors an essay contest called “Islander of the Year.” Guess who it is? |
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| 1 | 31 | T-Bone's not looking forward to the town celebration because he's afraid of loud noises; nobody will play with Clifford because they're too busy planning a surprise party for him. |
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| 1 | 35 | Mac starts an “exclusive” club (he wants to exclude T-Bone); Mr. Bleekman wants to exclude dogs from the park, but he finds that he misses them when they're gone. |
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| 1 | 37 | Cleo is voted Fluffiest Dog of Birdwell Island and can't stop bragging about it; Jetta tells Vaz that he's bad at soccer, which prompts him to stop playing. |
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| 1 | 41 | Clifford and Cleo think that T-Bone is moving; the dogs are upset with the arrival of cats, but then they learn that different isn't necessarily bad. |
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| 1 | 43 | Clifford misses Emily when she goes on a trip, so his friends try to make up for it; Charley wants to lead a chore-free dog's life. |
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| 1 | 45 | T-Bone falls in love. Meanwhile, Clifford tries to make the perfect Valentine for Emily. |
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| 1 | 47 | Cleo is jealous of her owner's sister's dog, Susie. Also: it's role-reversal time: Clifford, Cleo and T-Bone take care of a pet. |
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| 1 | 49 | T-Bone gets a new sweater but learns that “Clothes Don't Make the Dog”; Emily thinks Clifford is neglecting her. |
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| 1 | 51 | T-Bone eats Cleo's new dog food then lies about it; Charley and Emily have an ice-cream party when Charley's father is away. |
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| 1 | 59 | While her house is being painted, Cleo stays with Clifford---and takes over; the dogs try to get grumpy Mr. Bleakman to brighten up, and find that their good deeds make them feel good, too. |
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| 1 | 61 | Clifford and the other dogs pitch in with the “Keep Birdwell Island Beautiful” effort by planting a flower garden. Except for Cleo. She wants to plant a dog-toy garden for herself. Then the dogs find the long-buried trunk of the island's discoverer, Captain Birdwell. But Jetta is given credit for the find. Will she tell the truth? Voice of Clifford: John Ritter. |
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| 1 | 63 | In a flashback sequence, the Howards arrive on Birdwell Island, and their new neighbors join in welcoming a very big newcomer. Then Jetta breaks a beach date with Emily Elizabeth because she has received a “better offer” from an older girl. |
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| 1 | 65 | Clifford gets a really big case of the hiccups and his friends have a big job helping him get rid of them; Jetta throws a movie party, but all she shows are home movies of herself. |
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| 1 | 67 | Clifford cleans out his doghouse but can't throw things away because each item holds a memory. Also, Jetta has a new baby brother, but that means that she no longer gets all the attention. |
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| 1 | 69 | Jetta's envious of Emily Elizabeth because everybody loves her pet, Clifford. So she makes up a pet of her own. Then Cleo helps Vaz with his paper route. She likes helping him and she likes the treats she gets as a reward. In fact, she mostly likes the treats. |
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| 1 | 71 | Clifford and Emily Elizabeth try to get Mr. Bleakman (voice of Earl Boen), a notorious party pooper, to attend the Howards' party; Emily Elizabeth writes a poem for her mother's birthday, but Jetta thinks it's not a good gift. |
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| 1 | 73 | K.C. returns for a visit and Cleo's so excited that she forgets her other friends. Also, rain threatens the back-to-school barbecue and Mac is so disappointed that his friends try to stop the rain. |
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| 1 | 75 | It's Topsy Turvy Day, so Jetta and Emily “trade” dogs. Then Clifford is told to polish his manners for Mrs. Bleakman's book-club party. Voice of Mrs. Bleakman: Edie McClurg. |
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| 1 | 77 | Clifford forgets a play date with Cleo, who accuses him of abusing her friendship; Cleo teases T-bone because he's smitten with a visiting dog named Mimi. |
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| 1 | 79 | Cleo borrows Clifford's favorite blanket and carelessly gets it dirty; the dogs dig for dinosaur bones as part of a friend's college project. |
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| 2 | 1 | Cleo Pretends to hurt herself so she won't have to embarrass herself on the ice rink. But with the help of Clifford and his friends, they help her understand that trying new things with your friends is fun. |
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| 2 | 35 | Emily Elizabeth and Jetta try to get Charley to honor his promises; Cleo runs away to avoid taking a bath. |
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| 2 | 37 | When Cleo's bored by the rain, Clifford gets her to imagine an exciting story; a power failure threatens Birdwell Island, but Clifford and Mr. Bleakman save the day. |
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| 2 | 41 | A visiting dog tries to lead Clifford astray, but he learns to stand up for his beliefs; the kids wonder if marriage will change their teacher. |
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| 2 | 43 | Ads for a new dog food influence Clifford and his friends; news of an old buddy's upcoming visit makes T-Bone recall his days as a puppy. |
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| 2 | 45 | Clifford accidentally bathes in dye and then tries to hide the fact; Mary's afraid to perform in front of an audience, but is helped by Emily. |
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| 2 | 47 | T-Bone puts together a pop band that Mac would like to join; a dog champion comes to Birdwell Island and all the dogs want to impress him. |
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| 2 | 49 | A very small dog named Frankie envies Clifford being big; T-Bone and Clifford have to adjust to their differences in size. |
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