Postcards from Buster
Airs T-F from 3:30-4:00 p.m.
Arthur's best friend Buster stars in his very own series! POSTCARDS FROM BUSTER that blends animation with live-action footage of Buster's travel adventures throughout the United States, with forays into Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Buster accompanies his airline pilot father as he flies the Latin rock group Los Viajeros on a concert tour. To stay in touch with friends back home, Buster mails them live-action video "postcards" he creates of the people and places he visits. Narrated by Buster, his P.O.V.-style footage is woven seamlessly into each animated story.
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April
4/3 Good Ol' Tyme (Whitesburg, Kentucky) (Show 114)
Just because Buster is traveling doesn't mean that he gets out of Mr. Ratburn's assignments! He and Binky must complete a history report, but Buster is in rural Kentucky where Los Viajeros are performing, and there isn't a museum or historical statue in sight. Luckily, Carlos and Mora introduce him to fiddlers Randy and Rossi, and clogger Catherine, and Buster's report on fiddling, square dancing and traditional Old Timey music gets an "A." Related activity: Bow to Your Partner
4/4 A City View (Manhattan, New York) (Show 127)
While taking in the sights of Manhattan with new friends Aryeh and Mattie, Buster discovers that living in a big city doesn't mean you're trapped in giant skyscrapers. The kids help Buster understand a little more about city life and about their traditions as Orthodox Jews. Related activity: Check the Labels
4/5 Bayou, By Me (Slidell and Larose, Louisiana) (Show 116)
Inspired by the bayou, Buster sets off to capture the "Swamp Monster" on film. With help from 12-year-old bayou expert Dylan and other friends, Buster chases after the mysterious creature while enjoying the perks of bayou life, like crab dinners, and catfishing with hotdogs! Related activity: Tales of a Swamp Monster
4/6 A Capital Egg Hunt (Washington, D.C.) (Show 206)
Buster visits our nation's capital, where he meets Keith, Adrianna, Morgan, and Jamal. They invite him to an Easter egg hunt, Easter dinner, and Easter Monday, an annual celebration of African animals, traditions and foods at the National Zoo. Buster says yes to all invitations, and learns a lesson in time management. Related activity: Neighborhood Map
4/10 Buster's League of Champions (Virginia Beach, Virginia) (Show 121)
Disappointed with the last Bionic Bunny movie, Buster decides it's his duty as a devoted B.B. fan to send a video to the movie's producers with suggestions for the next sequel. He enlists the help of kids who live in Trailer City to create their own action-adventure superheroes in Buster's "Postcard to the Producers." Related activity: Superkids
4/11 We Are Family (Salt Lake City, Utah) (Show 120)
While in Salt Lake City, Buster is invited to spend the day with the Hirschis, a Mormon family and old friends of Bo. Buster learns firsthand what it takes to run a family of seven children, and he gains some perspective on the advantages and disadvantages of being an only child. Related activity: We All Pitch In
4/12 Swimming in the Desert (Phoenix, Arizona) (Show 113)
In Phoenix, Buster checks out the Brophy Sports Campus, an elite training facility for swimmers that Francine has dreams of attending. There he meets Deni, an accomplished swimmer. Deni shows Buster the ins and outs of serious training, and also shares his dream of becoming an astronaut. Related activity: A Poem for You
4/13 Treasure Island (San Juan, Puerto Rico) (Show 138)
Los Viajeros are stuck in a recording studio in San Juan, and Carlos has writer's block. So he enlists Buster and Bo's help to uncover some of his childhood memories and stimulate his songwriting. While in Puerto Rico, Buster discovers the beauty of Old San Juan, secret beaches, and the rainforest. He also puts to use the Spanish that he's learned on his travels. Related activity: I Remember...
4/17 The Case of the Coin Purloined (Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri) (Show 204)
Los Viajeros is performing at Fort Leonard Wood, an Army base in the Ozark Mountains. Buster meets Erin, nine, and Hannah, six, whose father is deployed to Iraq. They help Buster solve a mystery, and he helps them make a video postcard for their dad. In the process, Buster gains new perspective on dealing with worries large and small.
Related activity: Is It Bigger Than a Bathtub?
4/18 Buster's Lucky Year (San Francisco, California) (Show 130)
Ever since arriving in San Francisco, Buster has been plagued with bad luck. His fortune takes a turn for the better when he meets Hayley and Kary, two young Chinese American girls who share their customs: a big family meal before the Chinese New Year parade-the biggest in the country! Related activity: Good Luck!
4/19 Buster's Big Goal (East Boston, Massachusetts) (Show 140)
While in Boston, Buster meets some kids who are wild about soccer. And why wouldn't they be: it's the most popular sport in the world! Join Buster as he learns just how serious they are about the game. Related activity: Brazilian Treats
4/20 Your Friend, My Friend (San Diego, California and Tijuana, Mexico) (Show 208)
Buster's class at Lakewood Elementary has pen pals in Encinitas, California, and Buster is going to meet them! He takes video to send back to Elwood City, and learns that the Encinitas kids have pen pals in Mexico. Together they travel to Tijuana to meet their Mexican pen pals. Buster realizes that crossing the border isn't as elaborate as he'd imagined, and that it's possible to make a pen pal chain across the world. Related activity: You've Got Mail!
4/24 Spring Break (Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada) (Show 131)
Spring break...near the North Pole? While Arthur is hanging out at the beach, Buster spends his spring break in the far northern town of Iqaluit, capital of Nunavut. Buster quickly learns that the weather, as well as the way of life, are very different than what he's used to. But some things, like sledding down hills, are just like home! Related activity: The Most Amazing Place
4/25 Return to Louisiana (New Orleans and Slidell, Louisiana, and Atlanta, Georgia) (Show 210)
After Hurricane Katrina, Buster and Bo check in on the friends they made in Season 1, and take supplies for the hurricane relief efforts. Arthur and Buster's families get together to watch the postcards that Buster brings home. This episode portrays the healing power found in helping others, in creativity, and in the love of families.
Related activity: Lend a Hand
4/26 Step By Step (Hartford, Connecticut) (Show 139)
Francine and Sue Ellen need to learn the 1-2-3s of Puerto Rican dance. So Buster explores the Puerto Rican community in Hartford where he meets ten-year-old Katerina. She shows Buster the traditional bomba and plena dances, and the modern salsa. She also shares her hearing impairment with Buster, proving that nothing can stop her from doing what she loves most. Related activity: Played in Puerto Rico
4/27
Buster Gets on Board (Los Angeles, California) (Show 132)
Inspired by his arrival in Hollywood, Buster decides to direct a skateboarding action flick featuring Sue Ellen's pen pal Brandon and his skateboarding team. Buster discovers that courage and dedication are two key ingredients to becoming serious skateboarders. Related activity: Cowabunga!
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