Bannertail: The Story of Gray Squirrel · Episode 20
Death of a Horned Owl
1979-08-1820 min
Hunters are visiting forest. They kill and disturb animals. Gocha got frightened by Owl - wise friend of Banner. No matter that Owl doesn't even touched him, Gocha complained about him to Banner. Banner asks Owl not to eat any squirrels, but it angers Owl and he makes hard decision - to end friendship with Banner, friendship that has gone too far for an rodent and predator. He frightens Banner by attacking him, but feels very sorry later. Banner is suffering as well - he lost one of his best friends. Owl asks for forgiveness, but Banner did not listen to him. Nevertheless, Owl decides to warn…
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1A Cat’s Child Is a Squirrel1979-04-0720 minSoon after birth a young squirrel gets caught by a boy and is taken to a farm. Boy then tries to feed him to their pet cat. However, the cat feels sorry for the squirrel and adopts him as her own child and names the squirrel Banner. Banner and cat lived happily in the farm, but their happy days don't last long. A fire destroys the farm, and Banner is separated from his mother cat.
2Friends of the Forest1979-04-1420 minLiving in the forest is very strange and difficult for a young orphaned squirrel raised by a kindly mother cat. Owl is the first denizen of the forest who Banner encounters. Initially he intends to eat him, but Banner, thinking himself a cat, fights back rather than flee, earning owl's respect and eventually his friendship. Later he meets other squirrels living in forest, However he got little support from them. Hunger leads him to the lake, because the only food that he knows himself to provide is fish. His strange actions attracted attention of young and beautiful squirrel Flappy and she…
3Banner’s Own Home1979-04-2120 minBanner decides to stay in the forest. Now he must find himself a house. When finally found, he arranged an opening party for all his friends, and of course, Owl is invited. But the other squirrels flee in terror when they see Owl. The wise bird, by an act of courage, decides to return next to Banner after what happened. Banner feels very alone even with his new house.
4A Strange Thief1979-04-2820 minBanner just came to the forest and has no idea that he should pick up supplies for the winter. Instead he has fun walking through the trees where he meets many animals, including two mischievous mice, that seem very appetizing to him. Fact, that he tried to eat mice is so funny, that they can't stop laughing. But that's not all. Banner is suspected of stealing supplies for the winter from another squirrel Acacio. Banner investigates this case and manages to discover who the real thief is.
5Tail Parachute1979-05-0520 minBanner has alienated everyone and is alone again. He also has to face a new danger, a weasel. Banner does not know how to fly from tree to tree so narrowly escaped death thanks to his friend Owl. After this experience, Banner starts to hate life in the forest. But then Flappy cares about Banner again and teaches him everything, even how to fly.
6We’re All Friends1979-05-1220 minBanner can not go home, because now weasel knows where he lives. Flappy allowed him to stay at her home until he'll find himself a new home. Meanwhile, Flappy lives with her grandfather. A bad day is for Lador, a rival of Banner, who tries to win the affections of Flappy. One of the tricks used by nearly cost him his life, luckily Banner is rushing to the rescue.
7Clay Runs Away1979-05-1920 minMrs. Lori, the mother squirrel always worried about her son Clay. He is not allowed to play with Banner. Clay was so upset, that runs away from home. He is too incautious and falls into a trap. Farmer takes him to the village. All forest dwellers, and especially Mrs. Lori, are desperate, but anyway they'll try to rescue Clay.
8Clay Rescue Mission1979-05-2620 minBanner arrives at the village followed by other forest dwellers. They find Clay, but he is so afraid of what he's told his mother, that he refuses return to the forest. However, Banner with other squirrels have planned a rescue operation and freed Clay. During the operation, farmer captures Clay's mother Mrs. Lori. But finally, thanks to the help of all friends and team work, they rescued her from peril.
9Moving-Out Curse1979-06-0220 minBanner is finally integrated as a member in the family of squirrels. A terrible lightning storm destroys his home, but thanks to help from the rest of the squirrels he builds a new nest and gives a grand opening party. Despite the occasional difficulties, there will be a lot of fun.
10Squirrel School1979-06-0920 minYoung squirrels have to learn to fight against the dangers that the forest provides. So they have founded a school of squirrels and Senior have appointed as director. For the theoretical squirrels pay less attention, because they see much more fun in practices. One day, suddenly, a fox appears and young students are in real trouble. Senior distracts attention of fox to save Banner and Clay, however he failed in saving himself from fox by jumping on the lone tree. Now Banner have chance to prove himself once again.
11Rabbit in a Rose Briar1979-06-1620 minHare, who helped Banner escape from mouth of the fox, has lost her son. Banner says if she wants she can adopt him. Banner tries to behave and live as a hare. The tail is attached to the body, he imitates the leaps of the hare and now he eats grass. However, things get ugly when the weasel appears and Banner who had tied his tail can not run away fast. Hare saved him, but then she realized that adopting grown squirrel is horribly wrong. Then she leaves. For the second time in his life, Banner feels abandoned.
12Scary Field Trip1979-06-2320 minBanner and Clay are allowed to go for a walk in the woods. When leaving for home they are so cheerful. After some adventures they reached the end of the forest. Tired, they fall asleep. When they woke up they realized, that sun is setting and they should return home quick. But some dangerous adventures are still ahead. At home, everyone is in panic and worried, especially Clay's mother Mrs. Lori and Flappy. So when Banner and Clay finally returned from their exciting excursion, they have to go to bed without supper.
13Lure of the Mushrooms1979-06-3020 minAcacio, Banner's rival for the affections of Flappy makes an evil prank. He deceives Banner by feeding him some poisonous hallucinogenic mushrooms. Instantly Banner becomes aggressive and selfish. Flappy is seriously worried about Banner's antisocial behavior and talks to him after he had terrible hangover. Banner makes a promise never get high on mushrooms hereafter. But unfortunately he already has become an addict and he can't resist the temptation to eat them again. Flappy is disappointed with his conduct, but after finding out truth about Acacio, she decides to help Banner to get over…
14Run While You Can1979-07-0720 minA ground squirrel accidentally killed fox and became quite arrogant. He tells everyone that he killed fox and he can defend all squirrels from foxes. That makes all male squirrels angry as they do not believe it is true. Banner is jealous and wants to prove his courage, so he challenged ground squirrel by fighting with eagle and fox, but almost lost his life. It made him think everyone now believes he is coward. Flappy tries to cheer him up, she tells him that even attempt to fight fox or eagle is a great courage for any squirrel, because squirrels normally flee when they see any predators…
15Wandering Porcupine1979-07-1420 minLador complained that he had been hurt by quills of Porcupine. Apparently he deserved it. But this incident raises all sorts of rumors about this new inhabitant of forest. Banner is not impressed by such stories and will better seek advice from the wise Owl. Soon he becomes a close friend of Porcupine. But others still believe the stories invented by aunt Woodpecker and Lador, so they want cast out Porcupine. Finally Porcupine leaves forest forever. Later they have to admit, that they made a great mistake.
16Sue’s Star Fortunetelling1979-07-2120 minFlappy has a new fun - predicting the future when she is seeing the stars fall. Two of her predictions have come true and the squirrels are impressed with her ability. In one of the stars falling Flappy sees a prince with a crown of flowers on his head, and she believes, that she is the chosen one to marry that prince. Banner and Lador both want to be that prince and marry on Flappy, but it appears Flappy is just laughing at them and expecting someone better.
17Topsy-Turvy Confusion1979-07-2820 minClay's birthday party is approaching. Gocha has birthday at the same day, but he thinks that nobody remembers about him. On grouch he do not care much about Clay, but in the end he showed up in Clay's birthday party with a gift. However, he is misunderstood by others. Very offended and depressed Gocha leaves the party. He is in desperate state and decides to leave the forest and live his own way. He even starts thinking about putting end to his life, because he thought that nobody cares about him at all, but then an eagle attacks him and he sees, that his life is in real danger. Following the…
18Blooming in Autumn1979-08-0420 minBanner prefers to play football with Clay better than collect supplies. When hungry, Banner is accustomed to eat nuts that he can found in the forest. Flappy, as usual, tries to teach him, this time about proper retaining stocks of food. But Banner has his own ideas about that. When he have eaten almost all, he and Clay pounced on the provision of the raccoon. Then they got caught and locked. Clay's mother is very angry and told them they will have a gather the nuts for the raccoon that they robbed. Banner learns his lesson and further will go gather and retain food for the winter.
19Found a Music Box1979-08-1120 minOne day Lador finds a music box and says it is a gift from God, however, Banner knows that it belongs to humans. Flappy becomes some kind addicted to the melody that music box plays, but Banner is not impressed because he have lived with humans and have seen such things before. Lador dreams about relationships with Flappy, but he is too rude and selfish, to make that happen. And she is not the only one who is angered by Lador's self-regard.
20Death of a Horned Owl1979-08-1820 minHunters are visiting forest. They kill and disturb animals. Gocha got frightened by Owl - wise friend of Banner. No matter that Owl doesn't even touched him, Gocha complained about him to Banner. Banner asks Owl not to eat any squirrels, but it angers Owl and he makes hard decision - to end friendship with Banner, friendship that has gone too far for an rodent and predator. He frightens Banner by attacking him, but feels very sorry later. Banner is suffering as well - he lost one of his best friends. Owl asks for forgiveness, but Banner did not listen to him. Nevertheless, Owl decides to warn…21Farewell to Hickory Forest1979-08-2520 minPeople have came to the forest. They cut down trees and hunt for sport, one after the other animals are losing their homes and have no alternative but to leave forest. After last glance at their old home and they will start looking for a new one.
22To a New Forest1979-09-0120 minAfter a long journey, full of dangers, they finally found a forest. But disappointment comes later because Senior, the leader of the group, says that it's a dead forest and is not suitable for living. That's not what Senior was looking for. Some squirrels are rebelling against the Senior. He decides to follow the path alone. Then Senior sprain his ankle, he can not walk normally and lead the group. Banner can not forsake Senior who tells him go forth with others and leave him. Then squirrels get together and decide to set up camp for the night.
23Dangerous Quarrel1979-09-0820 minTime passes, autumn comes to the end . Desperately foraging, squirrels continue their path to new forest. Lador have found some nuts but do not want to share them with anyone. His selfish action causes a fight. Lador decides to leave the group and continue his path on her own. But when Lador gets in trouble others will come to help him anyway.
24City Adventure1979-09-1520 minIn order to procure food for his friends, Banner goes to the town. He will face some difficulties, but by chance he finds his adoptive mother cat. Now they are reunited, but Banner now feels himself as true squirrel and tells her he knows that he is just an adopted orphan. Banner have to make a difficult choice between mother and his true squirrel nature and way of life. She tells him where he can find something edible. Later he sneaks in a barn where corn is stored, with all his friends and finally after several days without food they can appease hunger. But happiness last no long, soon they…
25Winter Journey1979-09-2220 minBanner and Flappy continue to seek for forest where they would be able to live but their journey is fraught with peril. Despite the winter cold, hunger and despair, they should find themselves a new home.
26In a New Forest1979-09-2920 minAll troubles seemed to be left behind, they have place to stay and now they can further explore new forest. But Banner is still not happy. Sense of loneliness gradually takes over him and he begins to feel sad. His mood and behavior is noticed by his friends and they advise him talk to Flappy about his feelings. However, it appears that confessing love and courting Flappy could be harder than he could imagine.
2Friends of the Forest1979-04-1420 minLiving in the forest is very strange and difficult for a young orphaned squirrel raised by a kindly mother cat. Owl is the first denizen of the forest who Banner encounters. Initially he intends to eat him, but Banner, thinking himself a cat, fights back rather than flee, earning owl's respect and eventually his friendship. Later he meets other squirrels living in forest, However he got little support from them. Hunger leads him to the lake, because the only food that he knows himself to provide is fish. His strange actions attracted attention of young and beautiful squirrel Flappy and she…3Banner’s Own Home1979-04-2120 minBanner decides to stay in the forest. Now he must find himself a house. When finally found, he arranged an opening party for all his friends, and of course, Owl is invited. But the other squirrels flee in terror when they see Owl. The wise bird, by an act of courage, decides to return next to Banner after what happened. Banner feels very alone even with his new house.4A Strange Thief1979-04-2820 minBanner just came to the forest and has no idea that he should pick up supplies for the winter. Instead he has fun walking through the trees where he meets many animals, including two mischievous mice, that seem very appetizing to him. Fact, that he tried to eat mice is so funny, that they can't stop laughing. But that's not all. Banner is suspected of stealing supplies for the winter from another squirrel Acacio. Banner investigates this case and manages to discover who the real thief is.5Tail Parachute1979-05-0520 minBanner has alienated everyone and is alone again. He also has to face a new danger, a weasel. Banner does not know how to fly from tree to tree so narrowly escaped death thanks to his friend Owl. After this experience, Banner starts to hate life in the forest. But then Flappy cares about Banner again and teaches him everything, even how to fly.6We’re All Friends1979-05-1220 minBanner can not go home, because now weasel knows where he lives. Flappy allowed him to stay at her home until he'll find himself a new home. Meanwhile, Flappy lives with her grandfather. A bad day is for Lador, a rival of Banner, who tries to win the affections of Flappy. One of the tricks used by nearly cost him his life, luckily Banner is rushing to the rescue.7Clay Runs Away1979-05-1920 minMrs. Lori, the mother squirrel always worried about her son Clay. He is not allowed to play with Banner. Clay was so upset, that runs away from home. He is too incautious and falls into a trap. Farmer takes him to the village. All forest dwellers, and especially Mrs. Lori, are desperate, but anyway they'll try to rescue Clay.8Clay Rescue Mission1979-05-2620 minBanner arrives at the village followed by other forest dwellers. They find Clay, but he is so afraid of what he's told his mother, that he refuses return to the forest. However, Banner with other squirrels have planned a rescue operation and freed Clay. During the operation, farmer captures Clay's mother Mrs. Lori. But finally, thanks to the help of all friends and team work, they rescued her from peril.9Moving-Out Curse1979-06-0220 minBanner is finally integrated as a member in the family of squirrels. A terrible lightning storm destroys his home, but thanks to help from the rest of the squirrels he builds a new nest and gives a grand opening party. Despite the occasional difficulties, there will be a lot of fun.10Squirrel School1979-06-0920 minYoung squirrels have to learn to fight against the dangers that the forest provides. So they have founded a school of squirrels and Senior have appointed as director. For the theoretical squirrels pay less attention, because they see much more fun in practices. One day, suddenly, a fox appears and young students are in real trouble. Senior distracts attention of fox to save Banner and Clay, however he failed in saving himself from fox by jumping on the lone tree. Now Banner have chance to prove himself once again.11Rabbit in a Rose Briar1979-06-1620 minHare, who helped Banner escape from mouth of the fox, has lost her son. Banner says if she wants she can adopt him. Banner tries to behave and live as a hare. The tail is attached to the body, he imitates the leaps of the hare and now he eats grass. However, things get ugly when the weasel appears and Banner who had tied his tail can not run away fast. Hare saved him, but then she realized that adopting grown squirrel is horribly wrong. Then she leaves. For the second time in his life, Banner feels abandoned.12Scary Field Trip1979-06-2320 minBanner and Clay are allowed to go for a walk in the woods. When leaving for home they are so cheerful. After some adventures they reached the end of the forest. Tired, they fall asleep. When they woke up they realized, that sun is setting and they should return home quick. But some dangerous adventures are still ahead. At home, everyone is in panic and worried, especially Clay's mother Mrs. Lori and Flappy. So when Banner and Clay finally returned from their exciting excursion, they have to go to bed without supper.13Lure of the Mushrooms1979-06-3020 minAcacio, Banner's rival for the affections of Flappy makes an evil prank. He deceives Banner by feeding him some poisonous hallucinogenic mushrooms. Instantly Banner becomes aggressive and selfish. Flappy is seriously worried about Banner's antisocial behavior and talks to him after he had terrible hangover. Banner makes a promise never get high on mushrooms hereafter. But unfortunately he already has become an addict and he can't resist the temptation to eat them again. Flappy is disappointed with his conduct, but after finding out truth about Acacio, she decides to help Banner to get over…14Run While You Can1979-07-0720 minA ground squirrel accidentally killed fox and became quite arrogant. He tells everyone that he killed fox and he can defend all squirrels from foxes. That makes all male squirrels angry as they do not believe it is true. Banner is jealous and wants to prove his courage, so he challenged ground squirrel by fighting with eagle and fox, but almost lost his life. It made him think everyone now believes he is coward. Flappy tries to cheer him up, she tells him that even attempt to fight fox or eagle is a great courage for any squirrel, because squirrels normally flee when they see any predators…15Wandering Porcupine1979-07-1420 minLador complained that he had been hurt by quills of Porcupine. Apparently he deserved it. But this incident raises all sorts of rumors about this new inhabitant of forest. Banner is not impressed by such stories and will better seek advice from the wise Owl. Soon he becomes a close friend of Porcupine. But others still believe the stories invented by aunt Woodpecker and Lador, so they want cast out Porcupine. Finally Porcupine leaves forest forever. Later they have to admit, that they made a great mistake.16Sue’s Star Fortunetelling1979-07-2120 minFlappy has a new fun - predicting the future when she is seeing the stars fall. Two of her predictions have come true and the squirrels are impressed with her ability. In one of the stars falling Flappy sees a prince with a crown of flowers on his head, and she believes, that she is the chosen one to marry that prince. Banner and Lador both want to be that prince and marry on Flappy, but it appears Flappy is just laughing at them and expecting someone better.17Topsy-Turvy Confusion1979-07-2820 minClay's birthday party is approaching. Gocha has birthday at the same day, but he thinks that nobody remembers about him. On grouch he do not care much about Clay, but in the end he showed up in Clay's birthday party with a gift. However, he is misunderstood by others. Very offended and depressed Gocha leaves the party. He is in desperate state and decides to leave the forest and live his own way. He even starts thinking about putting end to his life, because he thought that nobody cares about him at all, but then an eagle attacks him and he sees, that his life is in real danger. Following the…18Blooming in Autumn1979-08-0420 minBanner prefers to play football with Clay better than collect supplies. When hungry, Banner is accustomed to eat nuts that he can found in the forest. Flappy, as usual, tries to teach him, this time about proper retaining stocks of food. But Banner has his own ideas about that. When he have eaten almost all, he and Clay pounced on the provision of the raccoon. Then they got caught and locked. Clay's mother is very angry and told them they will have a gather the nuts for the raccoon that they robbed. Banner learns his lesson and further will go gather and retain food for the winter.19Found a Music Box1979-08-1120 minOne day Lador finds a music box and says it is a gift from God, however, Banner knows that it belongs to humans. Flappy becomes some kind addicted to the melody that music box plays, but Banner is not impressed because he have lived with humans and have seen such things before. Lador dreams about relationships with Flappy, but he is too rude and selfish, to make that happen. And she is not the only one who is angered by Lador's self-regard.20Death of a Horned Owl1979-08-1820 minHunters are visiting forest. They kill and disturb animals. Gocha got frightened by Owl - wise friend of Banner. No matter that Owl doesn't even touched him, Gocha complained about him to Banner. Banner asks Owl not to eat any squirrels, but it angers Owl and he makes hard decision - to end friendship with Banner, friendship that has gone too far for an rodent and predator. He frightens Banner by attacking him, but feels very sorry later. Banner is suffering as well - he lost one of his best friends. Owl asks for forgiveness, but Banner did not listen to him. Nevertheless, Owl decides to warn…21Farewell to Hickory Forest1979-08-2520 minPeople have came to the forest. They cut down trees and hunt for sport, one after the other animals are losing their homes and have no alternative but to leave forest. After last glance at their old home and they will start looking for a new one.22To a New Forest1979-09-0120 minAfter a long journey, full of dangers, they finally found a forest. But disappointment comes later because Senior, the leader of the group, says that it's a dead forest and is not suitable for living. That's not what Senior was looking for. Some squirrels are rebelling against the Senior. He decides to follow the path alone. Then Senior sprain his ankle, he can not walk normally and lead the group. Banner can not forsake Senior who tells him go forth with others and leave him. Then squirrels get together and decide to set up camp for the night.23Dangerous Quarrel1979-09-0820 minTime passes, autumn comes to the end . Desperately foraging, squirrels continue their path to new forest. Lador have found some nuts but do not want to share them with anyone. His selfish action causes a fight. Lador decides to leave the group and continue his path on her own. But when Lador gets in trouble others will come to help him anyway.24City Adventure1979-09-1520 minIn order to procure food for his friends, Banner goes to the town. He will face some difficulties, but by chance he finds his adoptive mother cat. Now they are reunited, but Banner now feels himself as true squirrel and tells her he knows that he is just an adopted orphan. Banner have to make a difficult choice between mother and his true squirrel nature and way of life. She tells him where he can find something edible. Later he sneaks in a barn where corn is stored, with all his friends and finally after several days without food they can appease hunger. But happiness last no long, soon they…25Winter Journey1979-09-2220 minBanner and Flappy continue to seek for forest where they would be able to live but their journey is fraught with peril. Despite the winter cold, hunger and despair, they should find themselves a new home.26In a New Forest1979-09-2920 minAll troubles seemed to be left behind, they have place to stay and now they can further explore new forest. But Banner is still not happy. Sense of loneliness gradually takes over him and he begins to feel sad. His mood and behavior is noticed by his friends and they advise him talk to Flappy about his feelings. However, it appears that confessing love and courting Flappy could be harder than he could imagine.
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