Arthur - Where is the Show Going?

[YellowYahooey]

I discovered something regarding the opening theme. When they show over a dozen faces of kids (mainly students) as they and Ziggy Marley sings "What a wonderful kind of day!" in background frames - just before we see Arthur alongside Francine riding bikes (and the latter doing a wheelie), it seems as if most of the kids in that background are girls. Could it be possible that Arthur had more a thing for girls than boys and he was likely hiding it? D.W. was included in the faces, despite his issues with some of her habits.

I also discovered that the HD version had added new faces - such as Fern, George, and even D.W.'s close friends (though only one of the Tibble Twins is shown). Makes sense, since D.W. was always included among the faces.

 

[Muppet Master]

I recently found out that the episode "Arthur Weighs In" has been barred from rerun circulation, its last airing was in 2020. Apparently it was considered too offensive for the way it treats Arthur's weight. Personally, I thought it was a great episode that promoted healthy eating and exercise with some solid comedic moments. The sad part of an episode being banned is that the second story is also removed alongside it.

 

[YellowYahooey]

I recently found out that the episode "Arthur Weighs In" has been barred from rerun circulation, its last airing was in 2020. Apparently it was considered too offensive for the way it treats Arthur's weight. Personally, I thought it was a great episode that promoted healthy eating and exercise with some solid comedic moments. The sad part of an episode being banned is that the second story is also removed alongside it.

Was that second story "The Law of the Jungle Gym"?

It really is sad that so many older episodes are being banned forever due to mainly to today's generation. Makes me wonder if the Pluto TV channel devoted to Arthur (only accessible in Canada) banned "Arthur Weighs In" as well?

I also noticed, on the Pluto TV Arthur channel doesn't show the "Arthur's Family Feud" episode. Makes sense, and rightfully so - due to the way Mr. Read punished Arthur and D.W. early in the segment. Sends chills down my back. The accompanying story, "Muffy Gets Mature", I have no problem with.

 

[CoolGuy1013]

So, now that this thread’s active again, anyone heard of “FU DW”?