The Reluctant Dragon & Mr. Toad Show

The Reluctant Dragon & Mr. Toad Show is an American animated series by Rankin/Bass Productions which aired on ABC from. The half-hour comedy program included three shorts on each episode: the Reluctant Dragon took the first and third slots, with a Mr. Toad cartoon in the middle.

The Reluctant Dragon focuses on Tobias, a gentle dragon who was cursed by the wizard Merlin with flaming breath, which comes upon him every time that he sneezes. He is a kind-hearted soul who doesn't want to hurt the populace of Willowmarsh Village, and is ashamed whenever he erupts in flame. He's regularly troubled by a little blonde girl who wants to give him a bouquet of daisies, which make him sneeze. Tobias is aided by a knight, Sir Malcolm Giles, who tries to protect both the village and the dragon. Willowmarsh is ruled by King Herman, who hosts a variety show.

Mr. Toad focuses on the titular character Mr. Toad, a gadabout playboy who likes driving fast cars and wearing expensive clothes. He's the wealthy owner of Toad Hall, and an object of ridicule among his friends — the timid Mole, intellectual Badger and outgoing Water Rat.

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