EPISODE 1

     At the time, it seemed like just another day. People at home watching television, when the president of the United States came on with a press conference, Betty Boop was the first female president, and she was already well into her second term, Her critics referred to her as "Queen. Betty", as she did look more like a queen than a president, They claimed she used her feminine ways to get to the top, not to mention stong-arming, by way of her very best friend, a sailor named, '"Popeye'"! They called her a lunatic when she kept America out of the New Global Union. As a result, some key members (and dear friends of Betty's) who fought for America's sovereignty were turned over to the Global Tribunal and were harshly punished, and America became known as an outlaw nation. However, the American people praised Betty on that fateful day that the Sea Hag and her militia parlayed a takeover of the Global Union. Now America is the bright and shiny paradise, while the rest of the world is dark and grim.

    "My fellow Americans", began President Boop, dressed in a stunning evening gown, sure to cause racy headlines in the morning tabloids, "I have great news ..... NASA has located a planet in the GOON Galaxy, whose surface is covered with spinach. This is sure to relieve our desperate food shortage caused by the Global Union's sanction against us." Across the country, cheers spread like wildfire, to which Betty Boop could only add, with a wink, "Nope ... they couldn't take America's Boo - Oop - A - Doop away!"

    Days later, the crew of the U.S. space ship, "Olive" are assembled, ready to begin their quest. Captain Popeye is discussing last minute details with President Boop, much to Olive Oyl's resentment. Olive hated BB! She hated how Popeye and Betty were so close. Popeye harshly dismissed Olive's jealousy, "She's me bes' friend .... nutton' more.." True, Popeye named the ship after Olive, when pretty much the whole country wanted it named after Betty...but was it just pandering? Olive couldn't help but wonder. Then she spotted Betty hugging Popeye, saying, "Take care, Popeye." "Popeye responded, "Eff! Eff! ... Don'ts' worry none." Suddenly Olive found herself chuckling.... all those years of Popeye and Bluto fighting over her....how the tables have turned!!

    Meanwhile, inside the ship, Wimpy and the Jeep were at the bridge. Wimpy had found out from a friend at NASA, that 4000 light years to the "Cigar Galaxy", there was a planet that grew beef!! Wimpy had to go to that planet!! In the search for food, this planet was dismissed, because it was possible that the beef could have bacteria in it. But Wimpy had to take the chance. He'd just alter some settngs and voila'.... they'd be on the beef planet, instead of the spinach planet. He could get court-martialed for this.... or worse - Popeye could punch him out.,. But all that beef just waiting.... It was worth the risk.

    With the Jeep's help, he altered the controls, then ordered the Jeep not to tell anyone. After all of the fanfare and hoopla from the liftoff was over, the ship soared across space. Suddenly, Swee'pea noticed something wrong', "Glop!!" he yelled. "Wuzzat, Swee'pea?' asked Popeye. "Glop!"' screamed Swee'pea, seeing that they were way off course. "Hey, Olive," said Popeye, "Change the kid's diaper, wouidja?" As Olive lifted Swee'pea up, he could only think that they hear, but they won't listen' But then Geezil came running to the bridge, "Where's Wimpy?? .. What's going on??" asked Popeye. Geezil replies, 'We're about to crash into a planet of beef!! I checked the controls.. They were altered!"' All heads turned to glare at Wimpy who could only put on his most innocent look and say,"What??"

    The crash only caused minimal damage to the ship, They'd be back in a couple hours. Wimpy took full advantage of the down time, "I'II take Swee'pea and Eugene, and we'll explore the planet." said Wimpy. Popeye mumbles back sarcastically, "Don't fall into the ketchup lake."

    Wimpy was in heaven.... acres of beef trees. He ordered the JEEP to start a fire, as he had Swee'pea collect beef from the trees. Wimpy marvelled at the mouth watering landscape, which included a chocolate shake waterfall and ketchup streams. Swee'pea came back with an armful of beef. Wimpy set it on the fire. Suddenly, the beef, upon touching the flame, came to life The beef DID have bacteria in it.... a bacteria that awoke when the beef is cooked .... a bacteria that turns the beef into a monster!!

    Wimpy grabs Swee'pea and holds him, as a human shield against the monster beef, screaming, "Help!! Eugene!! Do something!!"

    "Stop!", came the voice. The beef obeyed and retreated. Wimpy, still clutching Swee'pea, looked over to see who the voice belonged to. "Well, Wimpy.... it's been awhile", said the voice, It came from a cave. All Wimpy could see was a mirthless smile of shiny white teeth, Swee'pea's eyes narrowed. He knew that voice. The figure in the cave giggled hysterically, "To think.... you - almost eaten by a hamburger!!'

    "It's not funny." said Wimpy.

    "Haven't you heard of the healing power of laughter" asked the figure, "it's all I have now, since you turned me in, to the Global Union for 6 dozen hamburgers." Wimpy knew who it was. "Stop smiling!" he cried. The figure came into the light, 'Thats the best part - I can't!"' It was KoKo the Clown, famous entertainer who was part of the Boop administration, until Wimpy sold him out, along with a few others, to the Global Tribunal, who exiled KoKo to this planet. Now, he could have his revenge!! KoKo laughed madly! .....

To be continued in episode 2 Reprinted with Permission from the Official Popeye Fan Club News Magazine.
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