Hard Day's Pete

In one of the most memorable shows of the series, Little Pete happens up on a garage where a group of musicians are playing. The song they were playing is one of those songs that stay in your head for days. When he goes back to the garage, the band has gone. The song in Pete's head is fading and before the song goes completely, Pete wants to find the name of the song.

But it seems that whatever Little Pete does, he cannot find the song. The lyric and melody of the song is almost gone when he gets the idea to form his own band. So with his friend Clem, the meter reading man and math teacher Miss Fingerwood- they form a band called the 'Blowholes'. But there is more to this story that will cause Pete to have to look inside himself and gather the strength needed to play the song that he loves.

This episode is one that is remembered long after viewing. Little Pete's band did feature some nice musicians. Marshall Crenshaw (the meter reader) and Syd Straw (Miss Fingerwood) are both musicians with tons of talent, so the production staff needs credit for bring the two on board. But the main reason this episode is so wonderfully put together is the script. A well rounded script that appeals to teenagers all over the earth.

The song ('Summerbaby' by Polaris) has some controversial lyrics that I'm sure would not be approved so the song writer rewrote a section of lyrics to be more 'kid friendly'. But at the time of the show, the network was just beginning to become a household name and things like may have been overlooked. But please do not think that takes away from this episode. The story was interesting and the entire experience made for good TV. Might not be something a parent would enjoy but for a teenager, which is the age group this was made, the show is great. It brings back the feelings of youth.

This episode of Pete & Pete deals with finding that song, that special song that defines you, and I thought, "What a brilliant person who created this show", because it is so funny but so subtle at the same time, that some people might not understand. For example, the episode of Mr. Tastee, the idea of making him (or her, jaja) a stranger, and the fact that he only appeared in summer, was simply genius!! I read in a post in another page that originally, the show was supposed to be about a boy and his dog. It's great that they changed the idea because there are so many shows and movies with that topic and they suck!! I love this show, along with Clarissa explains it all and others, because they represent my childhood. The 90's rock!!!