Magic Mongo (1977)
Synopsis
Three teenagers have magical adventures with a genie and often find themselves squaring off against a pair of dimwitted bullies.
Creator
Ken Spears, Joe Ruby
Episodes
Zap, You're in Love
Donald asks Mongo to make a girl on the beach fall in love with him, but the genie goofs and his spell results in Lorraine falling for Ace instead.
The Surfing Contest: Part One
Kristy is chosen as Queen of the Surf, entailing a date with the victor of the surf contest, which Donald becomes determined to win.
The Surfing Contest: Part Two
Donald and Ace compete in a surfing contest.
Teenage Werewolf
Ace and Duncey attempt to sabotage a camping trip, but the tables are turned when Mongo transforms Donald into a werewolf.
Who's Got the Mongo?
Ace and Duncey steal Mongo to exploit his magic powers.
Hermie the Frog
Donald agrees to babysit his history teacher's obnoxious nephew, but various complications arise when Mongo turns the boy into a frog.
You Gotta Be a Football Hero
Mongo uses his powers to transform Donald into the school's football star, which raises the ire of a group of bullies.
Huli's Vacation
Ace and Duncey rob Huli's Hut after the owner leaves for Hawaii, and then Mongo turns Lorraine into a dog.
The Kissing Bandit
Mongo conjures up the infamous Kissing Bandit, who steals Kristy's and Lorraine's hearts, as well as their jewelry.
You've Come a Long Way, Baby!
When Mongo accidentally transports the kids to prehistoric times, they're forced to contend with dinosaurs and chauvinistic cavemen.
The Big Switch
Thanks to Mongo's bungling, Donald and Ace swap personalities.
The Cluck Star
The kids try to help their rock star buddy, Count Druckula, who's been stricken with laryngitis, but his situation worsens when Mongo makes him cluck like a chicken.
Two Faces of Donald
As a means of evading a bully, Mongo gives Donald the ability to transform himself into a girl.
Musical Magic
When the gang runs into Nashville from the pop group Kaptain Kool and the Kongs, she somehow ends up acquiring Mongo's magic powers.
The Heist
Mongo and the kids wind up mixed up with gangsters.
That Old Mongo Magic
Ace and Duncey plan to cheat to win the talent show, but so does the gang, who utilize Mongo's magic powers.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Magic Mongo
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
16