Cinnamon Bear 37-12-18 20 Flying Hat

Summary

Podcast Summary: “Cinnamon Bear 37-12-18 20 Flying Hat”

Podcast: Harold's Old Time Radio
Host: Harold’s Old Time Radio
Episode Date: December 21, 2025
Episode Title: Cinnamon Bear 37-12-18 20 Flying Hat

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Episode Overview

In this enchanting episode from the beloved “Cinnamon Bear” radio serial, Judy, Jimmy, the Cinnamon Bear, and their whimsical companions continue their quest to restore the Silver Star before Christmas arrives. Their journey brings them to the Golden Grove in search of the Singing Tree, only to be confronted by the mischievous Wintergreen Witch—now powerless but still determined to hinder their progress. Magic, adventure, and a dash of humor abound, culminating in the mysterious arrival of a giant flying hat that promises to further their quest.

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Key Discussion Points and Plot Developments

1. Recap and Rising Stakes

[02:38] Narrator summarizes the group’s ongoing quest for the Silver Star and sets the scene in the magical Golden Grove, emphasizing the urgency as Christmas approaches.

2. The Wintergreen Witch’s Last Stand

• The Wintergreen Witch attempts to punish the group for foiling her plans:
  • [03:28] Wintergreen Witch: “I’ll teach you to tattle on the Wintergreen Witch. … Bullfrogs you shall be. I’ll begin my incantation. Jumbo, abracadabra. Mumbo. Jumbo, abracadabra.”
• However, Crazy Quilt notices that nothing is happening.
  • [04:16] Crazy Quilt: “The witch can’t change anybody into anything. Melissa has not only banished her from the island of Obi, but has taken away her magical powers.”

Memorable moment:

• The entire group realizes they are safe, leading to playful mockery of the now powerless witch.

3. The Silver Star in Jeopardy

• The witch, in frustration, threatens to throw the Silver Star into an abyss.
  • [05:01] Wintergreen Witch: “I can still run faster than the wind. I’ll take your star and throw it where you’ll never, never see it again.”

4. Grand Wonky’s Intervention

• Just as tensions rise, Grand Wonky appears, sent by Queen Melissa, and traps Wintergreen in an invisible, witch-proof net.
  • [06:11] Grand Wonky: “You had better be a good witch. Because you are surrounded by the very best quality A-one witch proof invisible net.”
• Grand Wonky compels Wintergreen to return the Silver Star and prepares to escort her into exile.

Notable Quote:

• [06:30] Grand Wonky (to Wintergreen): “Do you have to be so unpleasant about it? Dear me. What an odious person you are, to be sure.”

5. The Fate of the Witch

• Wintergreen pleads for mercy, but Grand Wonky insists on carrying out Melissa’s orders.
  • [07:38] Grand Wonky: “Melissa has instructed me to conduct her to the Looking Glass Valley to spend the rest of her days.”
• Discussion arises about ensuring the witch stays banished, including removing the airplane at the bottom of Looking Glass Valley that she might use to escape.
  • [08:01] Grand Wonky: “I shall certainly give orders to have it [the airplane] removed to Melissa’s palace, where you may obtain it when you wish.”

Poignant moment:

• [08:22] Wintergreen Witch (lamenting): “Poor Wintergreen. You’ve been mean to us, but I’m sorry for you. … Witches can’t sleep. Can’t even close their eyelids. Cause they haven’t any.”

6. The Search for the Singing Tree

• After the witch’s exile, the group resumes their search. Fatigue sets in, and they all take a nap beneath a tree.
  • [09:15] Crazy Quilt: “I’m afraid I’m getting a bit sleepish.”
  • [09:18] Cinnamon Bear: “You know, I think I could do with about 39 winks.”

7. The Lullaby and the Flying Hat

• As they sleep, the “singing tree” soothes them with a soft lullaby.
  • [10:02] Crazy Quilt (singing): “Birds are singing a sleepy time song.”
  • [11:04] Cinnamon Bear (singing): “Dream that I bring to you, O dream you may dream the whole night through, a bright adventure on golden quest.”

Memorable Moment:

• The serene, magical atmosphere as the companions drift to sleep under the tree’s song.

8. Discovery of the Flying Hat

• The group awakens to find an enormous silk hat nearby.
  • [12:38] Cinnamon Bear: “Bless my stuffing. It’s a huge silk hat. Why, it’s the biggest one I ever did see.”
  • [13:02] Crazy Quilt: “There are some letters painted on it. The flying hat. My word. What do you suppose this is?”
  • [13:02] Cinnamon Bear: “I bet you we went to sleep under the Singing Tree. … And this great big hat is the clue Melissa said we’d find, sure enough.”

Notable Quote:

• [13:02] Cinnamon Bear: “My stuffing’s getting more curious every minute. Look, there’s a note on the door. I’ve got it. Just a minute. Oh, Jimmy, hurry. What does it say? Jumping gee willikers. Look—”

9. Cliffhanger Ending

• The narrator abruptly interrupts, leaving the discovery of the note inside the flying hat—and the hat’s purpose—a tantalizing mystery for the next episode.
  • [13:39] Narrator: “I’m sorry, but we didn’t get a chance to look. … I suppose there’s nothing to do but wait until next time to see what this flying hat is all about.”

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• [03:28] Wintergreen Witch (menacing): “Bullfrogs you shall be. I’ll begin my incantation. Jumbo, abracadabra. Mumbo. Jumbo, abracadabra.”
• [04:16] Crazy Quilt (explaining): “Melissa has not only banished her from the island of Obi, but has taken away her magical powers.”
• [06:11] Grand Wonky: “You are surrounded by the very best quality A-one witch proof invisible net.”
• [11:04] Cinnamon Bear (lullaby): “Dream that I bring to you, O dream you may dream the whole night through, a bright adventure on golden quest.”
• [13:02] Cinnamon Bear (discovery): “My stuffing’s getting more curious every minute. Look, there’s a note on the door. … Jumping gee willikers. Look—”

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Recap and setup: [02:38–03:28]
• Witch’s failed incantation: [03:28–04:25]
• Grand Wonky intervenes: [05:53–07:15]
• Wintergreen Witch’s exile: [07:15–09:02]
• The group drifts to sleep: [09:15–10:38]
• Lullaby and magical singing: [10:02–11:04]
• Discovery of the flying hat: [12:38–13:39]
• Cliffhanger ending: [13:39]

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Episode Tone and Style

The episode showcases classic whimsical storytelling—blending playful banter, gentle mockery, and fantasy peril against a backdrop of magical happenings. The dialogue is light, speedy, and tinged with both humor and heart. The world of “Cinnamon Bear” is a welcoming, slightly absurd, and ever-surprising landscape, befitting family listening and nostalgic reminiscence of radio’s golden age.

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Conclusion

Episode 20, “Flying Hat,” propels the Cinnamon Bear’s quest toward its next magical chapter, vanquishing the threat of the Wintergreen Witch and introducing a new, mysterious vehicle for their adventure. With plenty of laughs, song, and a cliffhanger, this installment perfectly captures the enduring charm and suspense that characterizes the “Cinnamon Bear” series.

Next episode tease: What is the secret of the flying hat? And what new adventures await Jimmy, Judy, Cinnamon Bear, and friends as Christmas draws ever closer?

Transcript

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[Cinnamon Bear]

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[Narrator]

It's getting closer and closer to Christmas, and Judy and Jimmy and their friends are still a long way from getting the Silver Star mended. Queen Melissa's last instructions directed them to the Golden Grove, where they were supposed to find a most valuable clue underneath the singing tree. No sooner had they entered the grove and started to look for the tree than right out of nowhere jumped that wicked old Wintergreen witch. If only Judy hadn't given her looking glass to the wooden Indian chief cook and bottle washer, she might have held it in front of the witch's face and scared her like she did on the island of Obi. But when Wintergreen learned that Judy no longer had the dreadful looking glass, she, right then and there, decided to change the twins and Cinnamon Bear and the crazy Quill dragon into bullfrogs. And it looks like nothing in the world or maybeland can stop her. She just laughs and laughs and laughs.

[Cinnamon Bear]

I'll teach you to tattle on the Wintergreen Witch. I'll teach you to trifle with my reputation. Please, please, Mrs. Witch. I told you once never to call me Mrs. Witch. Please don't turn us into bullfrogs. I never was very fond of bullfrogs.

[Crazy Quilt]

I dare say they're all right in their way.

[Cinnamon Bear]

But keep still, all of you. I bullfrogs. I want you to me, and bullfrogs you shall be. I'll begin my incantation. Jumbo, abracadabra. Mumbo. Jumbo, abracadabra. Gee, we're not bullfrogs. Yet, Judy. I guess maybe she has to say some more things first. Well, I don't feel in the least like a bullfrog yet.

[Crazy Quilt]

Oh, I know what's the matter. Definitely.

[Cinnamon Bear]

What is it? Crazy Quill?

[Crazy Quilt]

The witch can't change anybody into anything. Melissa has not only banished her from the island of Obi, but has taken away her magical powers.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Oh, she's tearing her hair out. Let her tear it. So you would turn perfectly respectable citizens of Maybeland and the USA into bullfrogs, would you, garrat?

[Crazy Quilt]

And so, my hideous hag, you would cast your weird spells on us, would you? Ha ha. Well, where is your black art now?

[Cinnamon Bear]

It seems that I can't do as I wished and change your babbling mouths to those of croaking bullfrogs. Let it be so. Melissa has done me one more bad turn, which I won't forget. But I still have what's left of your silver star.

[Crazy Quilt]

Oh, my word. So she has you.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Give it back, you nasty old witch. Try and make me. My power may be gone, but I can still run faster than the wind. I'll take your star and throw it where you'll never, never see it again. Oh, dear. I run to the other side of the Golden Grove. It's the northern boundary of Maybeland. And there on the other side is a great abyss which separates it from the snow country. I'll throw your silver star down in that bottomless abyss. No, you won't. I can run too. Catch you, Jimmy? You bet. Try and catch me.

[Crazy Quilt]

I'll do my best, you woe. Begone, witch.

[Cinnamon Bear]

I'm not exactly built for speed, but I'll stay. Gee willikers. She fell down.

[Crazy Quilt]

Now she's picking herself up again.

[Cinnamon Bear]

My goodness. She fell down again. Bless my stuffing. What goes on here?

[Grand Wonky]

One moment, my good woman. One moment. Pretty.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Who's that jumpin g? Willikers, it's the Grand Wonky. I wonder what he's doing here.

[Crazy Quilt]

Well, hello, friend Wonky. What is the meaning of your welcome presence in these parts?

[Grand Wonky]

Hello, hello. Greetings from Melissa and all that. Just a moment, please. I'm here in my official capacity right now, Wintergreen.

[Cinnamon Bear]

What do you want?

[Grand Wonky]

I simply want to tell you that you had better be a good witch. Because you are surrounded by the very best quality a one witch proof invisible net. And you cannot pursue your nefarious schemes any longer.

[Crazy Quilt]

Oh, so that's what tripped her up and made her fall.

[Grand Wonky]

Oh, yes, indeed. Melissa's been watching you with a great deal of interest. Just toss that Star. Back to the children. Winter Green. There's a good witch.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Oh.

[Grand Wonky]

Oh, no, no. Now, do you have to be so unpleasant about it? Dear me. What an odious person you are, to be sure.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Does Melissa know what has happened to his grand monkey?

[Grand Wonky]

Oh, my, yes. Melissa knows everything that goes on in Maybeland. She sent me here to take charge of the Winter Green. W. Now, just step lively there, you ex. Witch. Give the star back to the young man.

[Cinnamon Bear]

There, there. Oh, boy. Thank you so much, Grand Wonky.

[Grand Wonky]

Not at all, not at all. Just on the line of duty, you know.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Well, now that you're here at the scene of the crime, so to speak, could you be telling us which one of these trees in the Golden Grove is the singing tree Melissa sent us to find?

[Grand Wonky]

You know, I'm terribly sorry, but I haven't the remotest idea. I'm afraid you'll have to find that for yourselves. I'm. I'm here purely on business, you understand.

[Crazy Quilt]

Which business?

[Grand Wonky]

Yes, which business? I've been instructed to take the Wintergreen Witch into exile. So come along now, Wintergreen old.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Oh, where. Where are you taking me? Have you no heart to take A poor old defenceless woman with no home, no place to lay her tie at head or somewhere she's never been?

[Grand Wonky]

My, my, my, my, my. I have no time to bandy words with you. Come on, Wintergreen.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Oh, son, son. Think what you would do if your own mother were in my plight.

[Crazy Quilt]

Where are you taking this old reprobate, Wonka?

[Grand Wonky]

Melissa has instructed me to conduct her to the Looking Glass Valley to spend the rest of her days she willikers.

[Cinnamon Bear]

And if you take her there, she'll scare herself to death looking at that face of hers. Grand Wonky. If you take the mean old witch to Looking Glass Valley, you better take away the airplane you'll find at the bottom. Oh, that was the one Cinnamon Bear took Jimmy and me in before we landed in Looking Glass Valley. If you leave it there, she might be able to get out again and bother folks.

[Grand Wonky]

An airplane, did you say? Dear me, yes. I shall certainly give orders to have it removed to Melissa's palace, where you may obtain it when you wish. We mustn't give the Wintergreen Witch any opportunity of returning to circulation. No, no.

[Cinnamon Bear]

You're taking me to Looking Glass Valley. Do you what you're doing? Condemning me to spend the rest of my life in stock. Staring madness looking at my reflection. Poor Wintergreen. You've been mean to us, but I'm sorry for you. There can't you close your eyes if you don't want to look at yourself? No, no, I can't. Witches can't sleep. Can't even close their eyelids. Cause they haven't any.

[Grand Wonky]

Well, well, well, well. Come along, Winter Green. Melissa's orders must be carried out to the letter, you know. Step lively now.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Goodbye, Grand Monkey. Thanks for everything.

[Crazy Quilt]

And convey our best to D. Dear, dear Melissa.

[Cinnamon Bear]

And that goes for me too.

[Grand Wonky]

Yes, yes. Goodbye all. Shake a limb there, Wintergreen. Oh, come, come, come, come. Don't loiter. And please don't hobble like that. My, my, my. Such wolf.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Oh, dear. It's too bad the Grand Monkey didn't know. Which is the singing tree. Oh, all the trees look alike. I don't see how we'll ever find it. Thousands of them. Thousands and thousands.

[Crazy Quilt]

I'm afraid I'm getting a bit sleepish.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Oh, so am I. You know, I think I could do with about 39 winks. I think we all need a little nap. Maybe we could look if we weren't so tired. Oh, I'm going to lie right down here under this big tree. Can I lean on you, crazy Quill?

[Crazy Quilt]

Oh, yes, go right ahead and make yourself at home. How about you, Judy? I want to use me for a pillow too.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Uh huh. Cinnamon Bear's gone to sleep already. He's. He's. Crazy quilt. I think I hear music. Didn't. Didn't.

[Crazy Quilt]

Birds are singing a sleepy time song.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Too sleepy to see the stars pass along in my branches I rock Fairness.

[Crazy Quilt]

Lo each we sleepy slumber.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Dream that I bring to you O dream you may dream the whole night through a bright adventure on golden quest lo.

[Crazy Quilt]

Must have dropped off in spite of myself. Oh. Hey, wake up everybody. I mustn't sleep too long. Wake up. Wake up.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Don't you say? You know, I'm sure I heard someone singing. So did I. I'm sure I did. Or maybe we just dreamed it. Huh?

[Crazy Quilt]

Well, well, look here. Why, this wasn't anywhere around when we all lay down to sleep.

[Cinnamon Bear]

Bless my stuffing. It's a huge silk hat. Why, it's the biggest one I ever did see. Jiminy crickets. I thought Mr. Presto the magician had a big hat. But this is just simply normous. Why, it's bigger than all of us put together. Look, it's got windows in it.

[Crazy Quilt]

And there are some letters painted on it. The flying hat. My word. What do you suppose this is?

[Cinnamon Bear]

You know what? I bet you we went to sleep under the Singing Tree. That's what. Remember? We all thought we heard singing. And this great big hat is the clue Melissa said we'd find sure enough and see Judy, Here's a door in the hat. My stuffing's getting more curious every minute. Look, there's a note on the door. I've got it. Just a minute. Oh, Jimmy, hurry. What does it say? Jumping gee willikers. Look.

[Narrator]

I'm sorry, but we didn't get a chance to look. And I'm quite as curious as the cinnamon bear. Well, I suppose there's nothing to do but wait until next time to see what this flying hat is all about. And I'll be Johnny on the spot to get a real look at that note.

[Crazy Quilt]

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[Grand Wonky]

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[Cinnamon Bear]

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[Crazy Quilt]

They see us.

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[Cinnamon Bear]

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[Cinnamon Bear]

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