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The Adventures of Cliff Hanger
The Adventures of Cliff Hanger Title Card in Yellow BG

The Adventures of Cliff Hanger is a book series by Livingston Dangerously. It's an main animated segment that happens in most Between the Lions episodes.

Theme Song Lyrics[]

Original[]

Helicopter Chorus:

♪Cliff Hanger, hanging from a cliff!♪

♪And that's why he's called Cliff Hanger!♪♪

The Last Cliff Hanger[]

Helicopter Chorus:

♪Cliff Hanger, living on the beach!♪

♪And that's why he's called oh, phooey!♪♪

We Lost Our Gig[]

Helicopter Chorus:

♪And we lost our gig!♪♪

Black Stapler[]

Helicopter Chorus:

♪Black stapler, staples and it's black!♪

♪And that's why it's called black stapler.♪♪

Two Lions[]

Helicopter Chorus:

♪Two lions, one plus one is two.♪

♪And that's why they're called two lions!♪♪

What Talent[]

Helicopter Chorus:

♪What talent.♪♪

Pen Holder[]

Helicopter Chorus:

♪Pen holder, holding lots of pens!♪

♪And that's why it's called pen holder!♪♪

Can't Take It[]

Helicopter Chorus:

♪Can't take it, can't take any more!♪♪

Green Lampshade[]

♪Green lampshade, a lampshade that is green.♪

♪And that's why it's called green lampshade!♪♪

Ham Sandwich[]

♪Ham sandwich, sandwich made of ham.♪

♪And that's why it's called…♪♪

African-American singer: Hey, Cliff's back on the cliff. We're working!

♪And that's why he's called Cliff Hanger!♪♪

Plot[]

Each segment begins with the book showing the name and number of that particular adventure. The installments are not numbered chronologically. A chorus sings the theme song while flying past a cliff in a helicopter. Cliff Hanger, who is hanging from the cliff on a branch, tries unsuccessfully to get their attention. The branch begins to break as Cliff shouts his catchphrase "Can't hold on much longer!" After that, Cliff notices something or someone significant above or below him. As the narrator describes what's happening, Cliff reaches into his backpack and consults his trusty Survival Manual for instructions on how the surrounding events might help him. Cliff follows the instructions, usually using items from his backpack. Sometimes he gets off the cliff on his own, while other times he falls off. But inevitably, his actions lead up to him back on the cliff where he started. To Cliff's dismay, the branch begins to break again, and he says his catchphrase "Can't hold on much longer!" as the sun goes down.

Episode Appearances[]

  1. Pecos Bill Cleans Up The West (April 3, 2000) (debut)
  2. Shooting Stars (April 7, 2000)
  3. The Hopping Hen (April 10, 2000)
  4. The Boy Who Cried Wolf (April 12, 2000)
  5. Fuzzy Wuzzy, Wuzzy? (April 13, 2000)
  6. The Chap with Caps (April 18, 2000)
  7. The Popcorn Popper (April 24, 2000)
  8. Something Fishy (April 25, 2000)
  9. Sausage Nose (May 1, 2000)
  10. Red Hat, Green Hat (May 2, 2000)
  11. The Lucky Duck (May 3, 2000)
  12. Be Bop (May 12, 2000)
  13. Humph! Humph! Humph! (April 3, 2001)
  14. Zoop! Zoop! (April 6, 2001)
  15. Clickety-Clack, Clickety-Clack! (April 9, 2001)
  16. Poetry Day (April 10, 2001)
  17. The Last Cliff Hanger (April 13, 2001)
  18. Five, Six, and Thistle Sticks (April 18, 2001)
  19. Trains and Brains and Rainy Plains (April 20, 2001)
  20. Why the Baboon's Balloon Went Ka-boom! (April 25, 2001)
  21. Two Coats, One Goat and One Boat (November 11, 2002)
  22. Art Party (September 15, 2003)
  23. Grow, Mane, Grow! (September 16, 2003)
  24. Three Goats, No Waiting (September 17, 2003)
  25. What's In The Box? (May 2, 2005)
  26. A Shower of Stars (May 9, 2005)
  27. It's Red! It's Green! (June 21, 2005)
  28. Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash (April 17, 2006)
  29. Sheep on a Ship (April 24, 2006)
  30. Yo Yes? (May 1, 2006)
  31. Jamaica Louise James (May 8, 2006)
  32. Pete's a Pizza (May 15, 2006)
  33. Here Come The Aliens (May 22, 2006)
  34. King Midas (May 29, 2006)
  35. Stolen Smells (June 5, 2006)
  36. The Coyote and the Rabbit (June 12, 2006)
  37. The Goat in the Coat (June 19, 2006)
  38. The Problem with Chickens (September 17, 2007)
  39. Yesterday I Had the Blues (September 24, 2007)
  40. Night in the Country (October 1, 2007)
  41. Not Afraid of Dogs (October 8, 2007)
  42. Dear Mr. Blueberry (October 15, 2007)
  43. What Instrument Does Alvin Play? (October 22, 2007)
  44. Moon Rope (October 29, 2007)
  45. When Jabo Jammed (November 5, 2007)
  46. Here Come The Aliens (November 12, 2007)
  47. Ruby Sings the Blues (September 15, 2008)
  48. Owen and Mzee (September 22, 2008)
  49. Chicks and Salsa (September 29, 2008)
  50. Are You a Snail? (October 6, 2008)
  51. Bein' with You This Way (October 20, 2008)
  52. Sea Horse (October 27, 2008)
  53. Jamaica Louise James (November 3, 2008)
  54. The Coyote and the Rabbit (November 10, 2008)
  55. I Don't Want a Birthday Party (November 17, 2008)
  56. Under Construction (September 21, 2009)
  57. Cliff Hanger, the Pheasant, and the Phone (October 5, 2009)
  58. River Story (October 12, 2009)
  59. King Midas (October 26, 2009)
  60. The Hungry Coat (November 9, 2009)
  61. Winter is the Warmest Season (November 16, 2009)
  62. Chinese New Year (November 23, 2009)
  63. City Mouse and Country Mouse (October 4, 2010)
  64. Dream Carver (October 11, 2010)
  65. Roller Coaster (October 18, 2010)
  66. Just What Mama Needs (November 1, 2010)
  67. My House (November 8, 2010)
  68. Deep in the Swamp (November 15, 2010)
  69. Not Afraid of Dogs (November 22, 2010) (last appearance)

Stories (In adventure order)[]

Voices[]

  • Chris Phillips - Cliff Hanger, Kangaroo King, Big Ape, Fuzzy Wuzzy, Quentin Quigley, Eagle, Simon Cowell parody, Male Scientist, Marching Band Leader, Son Fisherman, Male Moose
  • Michael K. Frith - Announcer (Seasons 1-5)
  • Tyler Bunch - Announcer (Seasons 6-10), Male Ranger
  • Jennifer Barnhart - Female Ranger, Hippopotamus Sculpturist, Female Scientist, Stork #2, Female Moose
  • TBA - Big Ape (The Dirty Purple Shirt and The Awfully Big Seesaw)
  • TBA - Helicopter Chorus
  • TBA - Paula Abdul parody
  • TBA - Goat in the Coat
  • TBA - Sheep on a Ship
  • TBA and TBA - Grumpy Gourd Gatherers
  • TBA - Sleeping Gypsy
  • TBA - Lion
  • TBA - Father Fisherman
  • TBA - Roy the Genie
  • TBA - Three Brothers
  • TBA - Ringmaster
  • TBA - Zebu
  • TBA - Giant African Snail

Trivia[]

Gallery[]

See also[]

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