Cinnamon Bear 37-12-04 08 Candy Pirates

Summary

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Harold's Old Time Radio

Episode: Cinnamon Bear 37-12-04 08 – "Candy Pirates"

Podcast Host: Harolds Old Time Radio
Release Date: December 10, 2025

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Episode Overview

This episode of Cinnamon Bear transports listeners to a whimsical, adventure-filled land, following the continued journey of Judy, Jimmy, and their magical friends as they search for their lost Silver Star—a beloved ornament from their Christmas tree. In "Candy Pirates," the twins and their companions are captured by a crew of soft-hearted, candy-obsessed pirates. This episode is a classic blend of 1930s radio nostalgia, imagination, and gentle humor, complete with song, suspense, and heartwarming moments.

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Key Discussion Points & Storyline Breakdown

1. Recap & Immediate Peril ([02:12]–[02:55])

• Narrator sets the scene: Judy, Jimmy, and friends are in trouble after their attempt to recover the Silver Star is thwarted.
• Penelope the Pelican had dropped the star on the island of Obi, and the group, while investigating a mysterious chest, are surrounded by pirates.
• Memorable Quote:
  • Narrator: “To crown their misfortunes, they were about to open an interesting looking chest... when all of a sudden they were surrounded by pirates. And I must say, they look most ferocious.” ([02:12])

2. Encounter with the Candy Pirates ([02:55]–[05:42])

• Judy and Jimmy express fear, but try to stand up to the pirates with typical childhood pluck.
• Cinnamon Bear tries to reason with the pirates:
  • Cinnamon Bear: “What right have you pirates to molest us? We have them mining our own business.” ([02:55])
• Pirate Crew teases the children, relishing their confusion and uncertainty.
• The group is forced aboard the pirates’ ship—the Suzie Q—without Crazy Quilt Dragon, who is sent away.
• Notable Farewells:
  • Cinnamon Bear: “Goodbye, Crazy Quilt, old pal.” ([04:05])
  • Crazy Quilt Dragon (implied): “Goodbye, my friend. Just wait until I find a few barrels of corks. Goodbye.” ([04:07])

3. Aboard the Suzie Q ([05:42]–[07:34])

• Children worry about their fate as prisoners.
• Judy and Jimmy debate the nature of pirates—will they be forced to walk the plank?
• Cinnamon Bear complains about his stuffing being affected by ocean waves.
• Polite Pirate Banter:
  • Pirate: “Madam, you may be just a little girl at home, but with pirates you’re a lady. May I offer you an arm?” ([06:05])
  • Judy: “No, thank you, Mr. Pirate. If I have to go, I want Jimmy to go with me. We’re twins.” ([06:12])

4. Meeting Captain Taffy and Discovering Their Treasure ([06:49]–[08:01])

• Introduction to Captain Taffy: The jovial, candy-loving pirate leader.
• The pirates reveal their "treasure" is candy—toffee, caramels, chocolate creams, and Cinnamon Bear’s favorite cinnamon sticks.
• Judy & Jimmy’s Reaction:
  • “Oh, why, it’s all candy, sure enough. Gee, Toffee and caramel chocolate creams. Oh, my goodness.” ([07:34])
  • Cinnamon Bear: “Cinnamon sticks. My favorite brand.” ([07:43])
• Captain Taffy distinguishes his crew:
  • "You see, we’re a new kind of pirate." ([07:46])

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5. The Candy Pirates' Song ([08:01]–[09:27])

• Barnaby Bright strikes up the band.
• Pirates break into a lively song, explaining their mission and priorities:
  • “We’re known as candy buccaneers and pirate kings of pleasure.
    We never hunt for buried gold, ‘cause candy is our treasure...” ([08:01]–[09:27])
• Chorus celebrates candy as their loot, not gold—light-hearted, catchy, and fun for young listeners.

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6. Hatching a Deal: Sailing to Obi ([09:40]–[12:01])

• Cinnamon Bear inquires about the pirates’ travels.
  • Cinnamon Bear: "Islands? Did you ever sail near the island of Obi?" ([09:45])
• The pirates have often anchored at Obi.
• Children reveal their quest:
  • Judy & Jimmy: “Our Silver Star’s on there. ... It belongs on our Christmas tree.” ([10:05])
• Captain Taffy is extremely helpful:
  • Captain Taffy: “Well, the candy pirates would be most happy to aid you in your search for the Silver Star. We’ll hoist anchor and sail for the island immediately.” ([10:14])

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7. Hospitality from the Pirates ([11:04]–[12:01])

• The pirates treat the group to refreshments: cinnamon buns and “very, very superior chocolate fudge.”
  • Cinnamon Bear: “Do you happen to have any cinnamon buns? I haven’t eaten any in some time and I feel quite unferocious.” ([11:14])
  • Captain Taffy: “Why, yes, my friend. It so happens that the cook made cinnamon buns only this morning.” ([11:21])
  • “Let’s hear no more. Lead on, Captain.” ([11:32])

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8. Land Ho! The Silver Star Spotted ([12:01]–[12:32])

• The pirates spot land ahead—the island of Obi.
• Judy & Jimmy, using the captain’s telescope, see the Roly Poly Policeman—and on his coat, their lost Silver Star!
  • Cinnamon Bear: “What’s that bright thing he’s wearing on his coat?”
  • Judy: “Why, my goodness, it’s our Silver Star.” ([12:29]–[12:32])

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9. Cliffhanger & Tease for Next Episode ([12:50])

• Narrator sets up the next adventure:
  • “Let’s hope that Captain Taffy and the Candy Pirates can get them ashore in time to overtake the Roly Poly Policeman. ... But we’ll have to wait till next time for that.” ([12:50])

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Pirate banter with Judy:
  • Pirate: “Madam, you may be just a little girl at home, but with pirates you’re a lady.” ([06:05])
• Discovery of the candy chest:
  • Judy: “Oh, why,—it’s all candy, sure enough! Gee, Toffee and caramel chocolate creams...” ([07:34])
• Pirates introduce themselves with song:
  • Pirates: “We’re known as candy buccaneers and pirate kings of pleasure. We never hunt for buried gold. Cause candy is our treasure.” ([08:01])
• Hospitality of the candy pirates:
  • Captain Taffy: “Why, yes, my friend. It so happens that the cook made cinnamon buns only this morning.” ([11:21])
• Spotting the Silver Star:
  • Cinnamon Bear: “What’s that bright thing he’s wearing on his coat?” ([12:29])
  • Judy: “Why, my goodness, it’s our Silver Star.” ([12:32])

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [02:12] Last episode recap—Penelope the Pelican, lost star, pirates’ arrival
• [02:55] Pirates confront the group; kids & Cinnamon Bear protest
• [04:01] Crazy Quilt Dragon departs
• [06:49] The group is brought before Captain Taffy on the Suzie Q
• [07:34] Chest is opened—treasure is candy!
• [08:01] The pirates’ musical number
• [09:45] Discussion about the island of Obi and possibility of sailing there
• [10:14] Captain Taffy agrees to help locate the Silver Star
• [11:21] Pirates share cinnamon buns and fudge
• [12:09] Jimmy & Judy spot the Silver Star on the Roly Poly Policeman

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Episode Tone & Style

The episode radiates a gentle, playful tone with a childlike sense of wonder and old-timey radio charm. The pirates are more comical than threatening, and the witty dialogue and sing-along moments provide light-hearted entertainment for young and nostalgic listeners alike.

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For Next Time:
Will Judy and Jimmy reclaim the Silver Star from the Roly Poly Policeman? Tune in for the next magical adventure!

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Transcript

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[Cinnamon Bear]

And here's the Cinnamon bear.

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

Sam.

Ram.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Well, we left Judy and Jimmy and their friends in a pretty tight spot last time. You probably remember how Mr. Presto, the correspondence school magician, made several passes at his big silk hat and conjured up Penelope the pelican who had made off with the Silver Star. Unfortunately, however, when Mr. Presto exerted his magic power to pull Penelope back, he did it so violently that she dropped the star on the island of Obi. Then, to crown their misfortunes, they were about to open an interesting looking chest which they found on the beach, when all of a sudden they were surrounded by pirates. And I must say, they look most ferocious.

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

Oh, Jimmy, I'm so scared. What do you suppose these pirates will do to us Willikers? I don't know, Judy. Gee, we didn't even touch their chest.

[Cinnamon Bear]

What right have you pirates to molest us? We have them mining our own business.

[Captain Taffy / Candy Pirate Leader]

You'll find out soon enough.

[Pirate Crew Member / Narrator]

Won't he, mateys, eh?

Hey, we can't take this dragon. He's too big for the rowboats.

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

Maybe he'll be able to rescue us like he did before. I sure hope so.

[Pirate Crew Member / Narrator]

You two children and the bears, you follow us.

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

Where do you want to take us?

[Pirate Crew Member / Narrator]

Wouldn't you like to know?

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

I sure would. All right. And what's more, you can't take Judy and Patio Cinnamon on me if you don't tell us.

[Pirate Crew Member / Narrator]

Well, well, well. Now what would you do, huh?

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

Well, why should I tell you if you won't tell me where you're taking us?

[Pirate Crew Member / Narrator]

Say, he'd make a good pirate, wouldn't he, matey?

Well, my little landlubber, I'll tell you. We're taking you with us on board our ship.

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

Me too?

[Pirate Crew Member / Narrator]

Oh, definitely you.

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

Well, why me?

[Pirate Crew Member / Narrator]

Well, you're all far too curious for your own good. You'll know in good time if you don't need me.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

I have a very pressing engagement.

[Pirate Crew Member / Narrator]

Oh, you can go whenever you like. The sooner the better. Scat.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

In spite of your undignified rejoinder, I take My leave.

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

Goodbye, Crazy Quilt Dragon. Goodbye.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Goodbye, Crazy Quilt, old pal.

[Pirate Crew Member / Narrator]

Goodbye, my friend. Just wait until I find a few barrels of corks. Goodbye. Well, all ready board. One Eyed Joe and Black Men, take the treasure chest. Barn to me. Bright, you and Cox and Charlie stand by to shove off the boat.

[Captain Taffy / Candy Pirate Leader]

Aye, aye.

[Pirate Crew Member / Narrator]

And the rest of you, assist our friends into the boat.

[Candy Buccaneers / Pirate Crew]

Aye, aye, assist.

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

I don't like the way they're laughing at all.

[Cinnamon Bear]

It does have a very unpleasant ring to my ears.

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

Jimmy, take my hand. All right. I won't let them hurt you, Judy, no matter what.

[Pirate Crew Member / Narrator]

Are we all ready? Then let's go. All hands to the oars. Shove off.

And we're off. Heave ho, my hearties. To the ship. Heave ho. Heave ho. He.

I sight the ship, mate. Ahoy, the Suzy Q. Ahoy below. What do you report? Treasure and captives.

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

Oh, Jimmy, now we're captives again. I hope they won't treat us like those old inkaboos. Oh, I don't think so, Judy. After all, those Inca boos were just blotter people. And these pirates are folks just like us. And maybe they won't want to make pirates out of us.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Excuse me. I never could be a sailor, much less a pirate. These ocean waves are very hard on my stuffing.

[Pirate Crew Member / Narrator]

Ahoy above. Ahoy below. Throw us a rope. Aye, aye.

Let down the gangplank. We have a lady with us.

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

Oh, no, I'm not a lady. I'm just a little girl.

[Pirate Crew Member / Narrator]

Madam, you may be just a little girl at home, but with pirates you're a lady. May I offer you an arm?

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

No, thank you, Mr. Pirate. If I have to go, I want Jimmy to go with me. We're twins.

[Pirate Crew Member / Narrator]

As you wish, madam. Up you go.

And now the bear.

All right, hoist along, boat.

And now, where may we conduct our captives? To Captain Taffy.

[Candy Buccaneers / Pirate Crew]

He's on the bridge, mate.

[Captain Taffy / Candy Pirate Leader]

Thanks.

[Pirate Crew Member / Narrator]

This way, please.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Oh, dear.

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

Gee whiz, this sure is a big ship, all right. What did he call it?

[Cinnamon Bear]

I believe he called it the Suzie Q.

[Pirate Crew Member / Narrator]

And now I bring you before our jolly captain. Captain, our prisoners.

[Captain Taffy / Candy Pirate Leader]

Welcome to our pirate ship.

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

Now, just a minute. Judy's my twin sister and I gotta take care of her. And if you're gonna make us walk the plank and everything, you better look out.

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[Captain Taffy / Candy Pirate Leader]

Well, who said anything about walking planks?

[Cinnamon Bear]

Aren't you pirates? And don't pirates make people walk planks?

[Captain Taffy / Candy Pirate Leader]

Only old fashioned pirates. Boson, pipe the chest before us.

Open her up.

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

Oh, why, it's all candy, sure enough. Gee, Toffee and caramel chocolate creams. Oh, my goodness.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Cinnamon sticks. My favorite brand.

[Captain Taffy / Candy Pirate Leader]

You see, we're a new kind of pirate.

[Cinnamon Bear]

What do you mean by that?

[Captain Taffy / Candy Pirate Leader]

We'll tell you all about ourselves in our song. Barnaby Bright, strike up our candy.

[Pirate Crew Member / Narrator]

Aye, aye, sir.

[Candy Buccaneers / Pirate Crew]

We're known as candy buccaneers and pirate kings of pleasure. We never hunt for buried gold. Cause candy is our treasure. The very thought of Pirate Blue Is quite enough to bore us. But when beside a candy bar we shout and sing this chorus.

Candy ho, Candy ho Is candy to the starboard Sing your ho ho At a bottle of pop.

Candy ho, Candy ho there's candy to the Starbucks sing Yo ho ho and a mock.

Walking planks and fighting jewels May be quite fine and dandy. But if there's fighting to be done we'd rather fight for candy. We're very fond of jelly beans of lollipops and taffy and when we capture chocolate fudge we're positively daffy.

Candy hope Candy ho. There's candy clue the starboard Sing your ho ho And a bottle of hot.

Candy ho. Candy ho there's candy to the starboard Sing your ho ho at a bottle.

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

Isn't a marvelous. Jimmy, come on.

[Cinnamon Bear]

She is. Thank goodness. What a relief. Bless my stuffing. I've lived in and around the island a maybe for some time. But I never, never heard of candy pirates.

[Captain Taffy / Candy Pirate Leader]

Well, we don't touch the mainland much, my friend. We mostly keep to the islands.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Islands? Did you ever sail near the island of Obi?

[Captain Taffy / Candy Pirate Leader]

Often. In fact, quite often. Yes. It's one of our favorite anchorages.

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

Do you think you might be going there pretty soon?

[Captain Taffy / Candy Pirate Leader]

Well, that depends. Well, we might just as well head in that direction as any. Have you some special reason in mind?

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

We certainly have. Captain. Our Silver Star's on there.

[Captain Taffy / Candy Pirate Leader]

Silver Star?

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

Oh, yes. You see, it belongs on our Christmas tree.

[Kerrygold Butter Announcer]

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[Captain Taffy / Candy Pirate Leader]

Well, the candy pirates would be most happy to aid you in your search for the Silver Star. We'll hoist anchor and sail for the island immediately.

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

That'll be fine. Do you think it'll take long?

[Captain Taffy / Candy Pirate Leader]

No, not very. How long does it generally take, Pilot?

[Pirate Crew Member / Narrator]

Well, depends on the wind, Captain. It's pretty good today. Oh, not more than an hour or so.

[Captain Taffy / Candy Pirate Leader]

Good boson. Pipe up the anchor.

[Pirate Crew Member / Narrator]

Aye, aye, sir.

Hoist the jib.

[Captain Taffy / Candy Pirate Leader]

Up with the topsail.

Pilot, take the helm and head for the island of Obi.

[Pirate Crew Member / Narrator]

Aye, aye, sir.

[Captain Taffy / Candy Pirate Leader]

And now, my friends, a visit with the candy pirates would not be complete without a little hospitality.

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

What's that? Something to eat?

[Candy Buccaneers / Pirate Crew]

Yes, indeed.

[Captain Taffy / Candy Pirate Leader]

What would you Say, to a little refreshment.

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

Gee, I'd like that. And something to eat besides.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Do you happen to have any cinnamon buns? I haven't eaten any in some time and I feel quite unferocious.

[Captain Taffy / Candy Pirate Leader]

Why, yes, my friend. It so happens that the cook made cinnamon buns only this morning.

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

Hooray.

[Captain Taffy / Candy Pirate Leader]

And in my cabin, I. I have some very, very superior chocolate fudge.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Let's hear no more. Lead on, Captain.

[Candy Buccaneers / Pirate Crew]

Candy ho Candy ho There's candy to the Starbucks sing yo ho ho and a bottle of pop.

Candy ho Candy ho there's candy to the starboard sing your po po and a bottle pop.

[Pirate Crew Member / Narrator]

Excuse me, Captain, but land has been sighted. It has?

[Captain Taffy / Candy Pirate Leader]

Well, give me the glass.

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

Is that the island of Obi?

[Pirate Crew Member / Narrator]

Yes.

[Captain Taffy / Candy Pirate Leader]

Do you want to take a look through the telescope?

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

Willikers. It's just like the one we looked through to De Gro.

[Cinnamon Bear]

So it is.

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

Jimmy, look. Isn't that a policeman standing with his back to the ocean? Well, let's see. Well, yeah, sure it is. He looks like one of those Roly Poly dolls. Judy, look at him waving his stick. He's turning around.

[Cinnamon Bear]

What's that bright thing he's wearing on his coat?

[Judy and Jimmy (Twin Children)]

Why, my goodness, it's our Silver Star.

[Narrator / Storyteller]

Well, at least our friends are on the trail of their Silver Star again. And let's hope that Captain Taffy and the Candy Pirates can get them ashore in time to overtake the Roly Poly Policeman. It'll be interesting to find out how he happened to get it, and especially if Judy and Jimmy will succeed in getting it back. But we'll have to wait till next time for that.

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