Andrew Francis
Zach Nichols (voice)
Adventures from the Book of Virtues (1996)
Season 1
Growing up can be confusing! When Zach and Annie face difficulties in their lives, they go to special place called Plato’s Peak. There, Plato—a talking buffalo!—and his friends are always willing to lend a helping hand.
Released Sept. 2, 1996
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Drama, Kids
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Watch Providers: Yipee Kids TV Amazon Channel
Production Companies: PorchLight Entertainment, KCET
Network: PBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Work
When a violent thunderstorm wrecks Plato’s Peak, everyone works together to clean up the debris, except Sock, who finds no virtue in work.
Sept. 2, 1996, midnight
S1E2 - Honesty
When Zach Nichols breaks one of his father’s cameras, he concocts a story to escape blame. However, three cautionary stories he hears up at Plato’s Peak make him see the "big picture", and convince him to confront his father with the truth.
Sept. 2, 1996, midnight
S1E3 - Responsibility
Annie vows to safely deliver her mother’s cakes on her new bike, but she is tempted by Zach’s challenge to a bike race; the resulting accident wrecks her new bike and the cakes. When Annie blames Zach for the accident, Plato spins several tales about the nature of responsibility.
Sept. 3, 1996, midnight
S1E4 - Compassion
When an immigrant family loses their home in a terrible fire, Plato and Aurora counter Zach’s excuses not to get involved with several inspiring stories about the need for compassion.
Sept. 3, 1996, midnight
S1E5 - Courage
When Annie Redfeather hits a hurdle and falls flat on her face during a track meet, her friends at Plato’s Peak offer several stories to bolster her courage so she can face the next big race.
Sept. 4, 1996, midnight
S1E6 - Self-Discipline
Zach gets into a heated argument with his mother when she refuses to advance him his allowance, prompting several stories from Plato and Aurora about the pitfalls of impatience and losing one’s temper.
Sept. 4, 1996, midnight
S1E7 - Friendship
When Annie’s "new best friend" breaks her promise and chooses someone else to be her partner on a canoe trip, Annie’s feelings are hurt, provoking a discussion about the meaning of true friendship.
Feb. 9, 1997, midnight
S1E8 - Loyalty
When Zach accidentally breaks a memorial plaque in an overgrown park, his elderly friend is angered and Zach doesn’t understand why. Plato helps Zach "solve" the mystery by telling several stories about loyalty.
Feb. 9, 1997, midnight
S1E9 - Respect
When Zach and Annie are rude to a friendly junk yard man who is helping them build a go cart for an upcoming race, Plato is concerned and tells several stories about the virtue of respect.
Feb. 16, 1997, midnight
S1E10 - Faith
When Annie’s elderly friend and neighbor dies suddenly, she questions the use of faith and the virtues it inspires.
Feb. 16, 1997, midnight
S1E11 - Humility
When Annie wins the class presidency the power goes to her head, prompting several stories from Plato and the gang about the virtue of humility.
Feb. 23, 1997, midnight
S1E12 - Generosity
Zach and Annie collect canned goods for a local shelter. When Plato realizes that the kids are more concerned about getting recognition for their generosity than actually helping people, he spins several tales about the true spirit of generosity.
Feb. 23, 1997, midnight
S1E13 - Perseverance
When Plato discovers that Zach and Annie have given up guitar and karate lessons, he takes them on a hike to the top of Plato’s Peak. Along the way, Annie and Zach discover various objects, prompting several stories from Plato and Aurora about the importance of perseverance.
March 2, 1997, midnight
Network: PBS
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Sept. 2, 1996
Last Air Date: Dec. 17, 2000, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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