Diver Dan - The Trap Is Sprung (Episode 19)

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Diver Dan - The Trap Is Sprung (Episode 19)
The evil Baron Barracuda and Trigger are plotting to trap Horace, in the cage. But maybe, it will be one of them that will end up the captive. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 6:54.
Diver Dan Diver Dan was a series made for children. It debuted in 1960 and was produced over just nine months, in that short time 104 episodes were made.

Diver Dan was created by cartoonist J. Anthony (John) Ferlaine and made by Brian Cartoons.

The series centered around the adventures of a diver called Dan, who was always seen inside an old fashioned diving suit. Diver Dan was played by Frank Freda. The only other actor seen was Miss Minerva who was a beautiful mermaid queen. Unfortunately for Diver Dan, Miss Minerva always avoided being seen by him.

The rest of the cast were puppet sea creatures, who talked to both Diver Dan and Miss Minerva. Allen Swift provided many of their voices. The villains of the piece were Baron Barracuda, and his assistant Trigger. There were many other regular characters such as Skipper Kipper, Doc Sturgeon and Finley Haddock.

The lyrics of the opening theme are:
Below in the deep there's adventure and danger;
That's where you'll find Diver Dan!
The sights that he sees are surprising and stranger
Than ever you'll see on the land!

The show closed with the following lyrics
He moves among creatures
Of frightening features:
Flashing teeth, slashing jaws,
Flapping fins, snapping claws!
He protects and he saves
His friends under the waves;
That's where you'll find Diver Dan!

So please sit back and enjoy this true gem, that predates SpongeBob SquarePants by 40 years!

Episode Listing

Episode 1 - Hard WaterIn this, the first episode, we are introduced to Diver Dan, who whilst under the ocean is hearing voices. Whose could they be? Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 7:12.
Episode 2 - Goldie The GoldfishThe fish see Diver Dan for the first time. They think that he must be some sort of a strange monster. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 7:03.
Episode 3 - Talking FishDiver Dan and the talking fish meet for the first time. Minerva, the mermaid, helps Goldie the goldfish, who is sick. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 6:46.
Episode 4 - Skippers GoldBaron Barracuda and Trigger Fish are hatching up a plan to steal gold and are spying on Skipper Kipper. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 6:56.
Episode 5 - Treasure ShipFrom his conversations with the fish, Diver Dan learns that there is a mermaid, called Minerva. Baron Barracuda and Trigger Fish are still on the trail of the gold. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 7:03.
Episode 6 - Sawfish RescueDiver Dan is in serious trouble after Baron Barracuda and Trigger Fish close a cabin door, trapping the hose for his oxygen supply. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 6:27.
Episode 7 - Shell-O-PhoneBaron Barracuda and Trigger Fish are staying close to Skipper Kipper, waiting for a chance to pounce and steal his gold. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 6:43.
Episode 8 - The OctopusBaron Barracuda traps an octopus, but help is at hand from Diver Dan and a party of fish. Maybe this is all part of the Baron's evil plan. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 6:35.
Episode 9 - Murder InkDiver Dan and the fish are inside the lair of Baron Barracuda, but the ink from the octopus makes it difficult to see. Will the Baron win this time? Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 6:57.
Episode 10 - Bottomless PitGlow Fish is very sick, after helping in the rescue, he must be returned to deep water as soon as possible, but danger lurks. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 7:24.
Episode 11 - Teetering RockDiver Dan and Doc Sturgeon are in peril, next to the teetering rock. Ozzie the Oyster's shell might just be strong enough to save them. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 7:01.
Episode 12 - Baron's CaptureBaron Barracuda is finally captured and will stand trial accused of the attempted theft of Ozzie the Oyster's pearl. Will the crafty Baron manage to escape? Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 6:34.
Episode 13 - An Unusual TreasureDiver Dan has a dilemma. He has been sent down by the Captain to look for treasure and now he possesses Oyster's pearl. Should he give the pearl back? Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 6:59.
Episode 14 - Trigger's RevengeDiver Dan decides to give the pearl to Finley so that it can be used in evidence in Baron Barracuda's trial. Meanwhile, Trigger kidnaps Goldie the goldfish to use as a hostage. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 7:10.
Episode 15 - An Unusual FishTrigger has kidnapped Goldie. Will Diver Dan be able to save the poor fish? We also meet Horace, a most unusual fish and friend of Skipper. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 7:06.
Episode 16 - The VerdictHorace is the judge in the trial Baron Barracuda. Miss Minerva sends gifts as a sign of gratitude for Diver Dan's help in rescuing Goldie and bringing Baron Barracuda to justice. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 6:53.
Episode 17 - Horace's DilemmaAs it has been discovered that Horace is a prehistoric fish, he has a big decision to make. Meanwhile, will the prison bars keep Baron Barracuda inside? Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 6:55.
Episode 18 - The TrapBaron Barracuda has made his break for freedom. Diver Dan and Finley are hot on his trail. Dan has an idea to use a cage onboard the ship to capture him. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 6:52.
Episode 20 - Riddle Of The Hermit CrabDiver Dan and Skipper Kipper are looking for Skipper's friend Horace. Hermit Crab helps, by telling them a riddle. What does it mean? Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 6:53.
Episode 21 - Sargasso SeaAfter some thought, Diver Dan works out the meaning of Hermit Crab's riddle, and he and Finlay search through the thick seaweed in the Sargasso Sea. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 7:10.
Episode 22 - Lost In The Sargasso SeaHorace is finally found, but evil Baron Barracuda and Trigger have hidden the shells that Diver Dan used to show him the way home. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 7:14.
Episode 23 - Current FlowDiver Dan and Finley have found Horace, but are lost in the seaweed. With no compass and no stars, how will they find the right direction to travel in? Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 7:16.
Episode 24 - The StormThe storm is raging and halting Diver Dan, Finley and Horace's progress in getting home. Miss Minerva is worried for their safety, but Skipper predicts the storm will soon pass. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 7:08.
Episode 25 - Goldie's HeroismDiver Dan is trapped in an underground cave, and worse still his oxygen is almost exhausted. Will he escape in time? Will Goldie be able to help him? Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 7:13.
Episode 26 - DynamiteBrave little Goldie brings Diver Dan a fuse. Diver Dan plans to blow up the boulder trapping him, before all his air is exhausted. But will he harm himself in the process? Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 7:08.
Episode 27 - Ghost Is ClearPoor Skipper Kipper is trapped in a sunken pirate ship, even worse news is that the ghost of the ship's captain decides to haunt him. Baron Barracuda and Trigger are up to their tricks again, this time using Skipper as bait. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 6:59.
Episode 28 - Captain BarneyDiver Dan is searching for Skipper Kipper. Baron Barracuda and Trigger have not counted on help from a strange source, the ghost of Captain Barney. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 7:13.
Episode 29 - Lost CityMiss Minerva is teaching a reluctant Goldie about the mysteries of the ocean, when there is an earthquake. Finley is sent to investigate and with Diver Dan he discovers a lost city. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 7:31.
Episode 30 - Secret Of The ThroneAfter finding the Lost City, Diver Dan is trapped in a cage. Miss Minerva has deciphered an inscription and the lost city is the Royal Palace of Atlantis. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 7:20.
Episode 31 - Crawling DangerSam the Swordfish is hard at work trying to open a crate of sardines he has found. He takes Diver Dan to the shipwreck where he found it but, inside lurks a deadly sea snake. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 7:11.
Episode 32 - The Strange FishA strange fish has appeared on the ocean floor, but his nose appears to be stuck in the sand and he seems to talk in ticks just like a clock. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 7:18.
Episode 33 - The BombDiver Dan tells his friends the 'new fish' is in fact a bomb and it is ticking. Baron Barracuda and Trigger mishear 'lethal bomb' as 'lethal bum'. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 7:20.
Episode 34 - The Bubbling PitSergeant Major finds a bubbling pit and tells Minerva the mermaid and Doc. Doc thinks it might be an underwater volcano. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 6:54.
Episode 35 - The VolcanoDiver Dan is fighting with an electric eel, whilst Baron Barracuda and Trigger cut through an important communications wire. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 7:14.
Episode 36 - Depth ChargeDiver Dan is trying to stop the volcano erupting, meanwhile evil Baron Barracuda has captured Doc Sturgeon and is planning to use the volcano to boil him alive. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 6:54.
Episode 37 - School DazeDoc Sturgeon and Finley persuade Diver Dan to be their teacher. They enlist the help of Hermit Crab to understand more about underwater life. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 7:31.
Episode 38 - Strange VinesHorace is bored and in search of adventure. Unfortunately he has more than his fair share of excitement after being trapped by some nasty seaweed. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 7:11.
Episode 39 - Savage SeaweedIn the attempted rescue of Horace, Diver Dan also becomes trapped in the seaweed. He is in big danger, as his oxygen tanks are running low. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 7:24.
Episode 40 - The MagnetOne of the biggest dangers in the ocean is the 'magnetic force'. Trigger has stolen Swordfish Sam's file, but when he shows Baron Barracuda it mysteriously moves. Originally released: 1961. Runtime: 7:22.

Links

Diver Dan on Wikipedia
Diver Dan on IMDB