Better Late Than Never (Pongo and Friends episode)

Better Late Than Never is the fifteenth episode of the second season of Pongo the Dalmatian and Friends, and the forty-first episode overall. It is a parody of the Thomas and Friends episode of the same name.

Cast

 * Pongo (from 101 Dalmatians) as Thomas
 * Baloo (from The Jungle Book) as Henry
 * Donald Duck (from Mickey Mouse) as James
 * Tod (from The Fox and the Hound) as Bertie
 * Abigail (from The Aristocats) as Annie (does not speak)
 * Amelia (from The Aristocats) as Clarabel (does not speak)
 * Hercules (from Hercules) as Edward (cameo)
 * Copper (from The Fox and the Hound) as Trevor (cameo)
 * Widow Tweed (from The Fox and the Hound) as The Storyteller (cameo)
 * Mickey Mouse (from Mickey Mouse) as Sir Topham Hatt (mentioned)

Transcript
Narrator: "The Disney Characters were finding life difficult. Workmen were mending the viaduct on the main road.

The arches needed strengthening. Mickey Mouse did not want to close land while the work was done. And so repairs took a long time.

The Disney Characters had to take great care when crossing the viaduct. And the delay often made them late on their journey to the junction where they knew Pongo would be waiting to collect his passengers.

Pongo grew crosser and crosser."

Pongo: "Time's time!"

Narrator: "He grumbled."

Pongo: "Why should I have to keep my passengers waiting while Baloo and Donald dawdle about all day on viaducts?"

Baloo: "Don't blame me!"

Narrator: "Snorted Baloo."

Baloo: "If we hurry across the viaduct, it might collapse. And then you'd have no passengers at all. What would you do then?"

Pongo: "Make my deliveries on time for one thing!"

Narrator: "Retorted Pongo. He hurried away before Baloo could answer.

Tod was impatient too. He was timed to arrive just after Pongo. His passengers found that instead of going straight from their fox to their dalmatian, they were kept waiting till Pongo arrived.

Soon, Tod grew cross with Pongo."

Tod: "Late again!"

Narrator: "He remarked, as Pongo panted wearily in."

Tod: "We maybe friends, but I thought you could go fast, Pongo. It's time we have another race. I reckon I can beat you now."

Narrator: "Pongo growled loudly."

Pongo: "Rubbish!"

Narrator: "He hissed fiercely."

Pongo: "It's those main road Disney characters! They dither about on their viaduct, and they blame Mickey's workmen. It's just an excuse for laziness if you ask me!"

Narrator: "One day, Donald was later than ever at the junction."

Donald Duck: "I'm sorry, Pongo."

Narrator: "He puffed."

Donald Duck: "I was held up at the station, and the viaduct made it worse."

Pongo: "It's lucky for you I'm a guarantee connection!"

Narrator: "Grumbled Pongo. Before Donald could answer, he puffed importantly away."

Pongo: "Come along, come along."

Narrator: "He panted to the ducks. Abigail and Amelia did their best, but Pongo soon found that he couldn't save much time.

Suddenly, Pongo saw Tod ahead. He didn't look well."

Pongo: "What's the matter?"

Narrator: "Asked Pongo."

Pongo: "You should be at the station by now. You're late!"

Tod: "I feel dreadful."

Narrator: "Moaned Tod."

Tod: "All upset inside, and driver says he can't make me better. Thank goodness you're late too. Can you take my passengers, please? They'll never get home otherwise."

Pongo: "Of course."

Narrator: "Agreed Pongo. He now felt sorry for Tod, and promised to get help at the next station.

Pongo set off again. Already, he felt much more cheerful. And Tod's passengers, traveling with Abigail and Amelia, all reach home safely.

When Tod was better, he came to thank Pongo."

Tod: "I'm sorry I teased you about being late."

Narrator: "He said."

Pongo: "That's alright."

Narrator: "Said Pongo."

Pongo: "I'm glad I could help. There are times when being late isn't such a bad thing after all."

Narrator: "With a last cheerful greeting, the two friends went back to work."