Postcards from Buster

Season 1

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Buster Baxter of "Arthur" fame travels around the world with his family.

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42 Episodes

Postcards From Buster
E1
Postcards From BusterArthur's family has set up a trip to the big apple (New York City) they are taking Buster along so Buster can spend time with his dad. So when they get there (NYC) Busters dad is waiting there for Buster. So the next day Arthur ,Busters Dad & Buster aer planing to go to the Point to meet a band that Busters dad is planning on flying but on there way the Point they get lost all over New York. They visited many shops and they walk all over China Town and the Bronx. But later they find there way. Meanwhile DW is so excited about a broadway show and she wants to save money because she got the feeling that the show cost alot. So she starts to save money and other things but she got to the play just fine. But before thay went to the show they had tea in a nice hotel and DW imagned of living at the hotel.
Meet Me at the Fair (Knox, Indiana)
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Meet Me at the Fair (Knox, Indiana)Feed the cows, take out the garbage, clean the house, all before breakfast?! That's part of life on the farm for sister and brother Lauren and Nathan. But as they show Buster, there's more to living on a farm than chores-like riding horses, driving tractors, and showing off their pigs at the County Fair!
A Sense of Direction (Chicago, IL)
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A Sense of Direction (Chicago, IL)At the Sears Tower, Buster meets Farah, a 10-year-old Muslim girl who tells Buster about wearing hijabs, praying towards Mecca, and shopping at her favorite neighborhood Pakistani shops. Buster is intrigued with how Farah's Muslim parochial school is both different and the same as his own.
Buster and Beatrice (San Antonio, Texas)
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Buster and Beatrice (San Antonio, Texas)Buster meets 12-year-old Robert who has been playing Conjunto music on his accordion since he was five with grown ups who share this traditional Mexican-American musical form. In between jam sessions, Buster gets a lesson in real Mexican cooking and learns what makes a perfect taco.
The Giant Pumpkins (Mt. Hood and Canby, Oregon)
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The Giant Pumpkins (Mt. Hood and Canby, Oregon)Near Mt. Hood, Buster meets some regular-sized kids who grow giant pumpkins for competition. He also goes mountain biking, extreme, Oregon-style with siblings Jordan and Ashley.
Among the Hmong (Madison, Wisconsin)
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Among the Hmong (Madison, Wisconsin)At a Southeast Asian festival, Buster meets Diana, Caitlin, and Rosie, who share the same last name and Hmong heritage-AND they all live on the same street! Buster cheers on the girls in a traditional dance competition and joins in on a family barbecue that includes Hmong foods and one of Buster's favorites, hot dogs.
Sleepy in Seattle (Seattle, Washington)
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Sleepy in Seattle (Seattle, Washington)All this traveling has Buster frazzled, and in Seattle, he's developed a bad case of insomnia. Luckily, Buster meets Russ and Rebecca, who teach him Tai Chi to soothe his mind and body. Buster's newfound state of mind comes in handy as he catches flying fish with fishmongers at Pike Place fish market.
Up the River (Mandan and Bismarck, North Dakota)
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Up the River (Mandan and Bismarck, North Dakota)Following in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, Buster takes a canoe trip with the Stenslie family. Along the way they introduce him to Norwegian music, language, and dance that make up their family traditions. The adventures continue with the Miller family who share their favorite pastime: motocross racing.
Rodeo Cowgirl (Houston, Texas)
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Rodeo Cowgirl (Houston, Texas)When Buster arrives in Houston, he is disappointed to learn that Texas isn't all cowboys and open country. Then he meets 12-year-old Tayler, a self-described "rodeo rat" and grand-daughter of retired African American rodeo star Cornelius Cleveland. Buster goes on an adventure into the heart-and history-of cowboy country.
Buster's Buffalo Round-Up (Rapid City, South Dakota)
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Buster's Buffalo Round-Up (Rapid City, South Dakota)Buster experiences the traditions, history, and adventure of South Dakota. Chris, a direct descendent of a Lakota soldier, takes Buster behind the scenes at the Crazy Horse Memorial. Buster also gets a close-up look at a South Dakota tradition with the Lantis family on a buffalo roundup full of cowboy adventures.
Moose on the Loose (Jackson Hole, Wyoming)
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Moose on the Loose (Jackson Hole, Wyoming)Amidst the beauty of Jackson Hole, Buster is determined to track down a moose to show his friends back home. With help from some knowledgeable nature lovers, Buster discovers all that Wyoming offers: fly fishing, bird watching, and maybe even the elusive moose.
Rock and Roll (Boulder, Colorado)
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Rock and Roll (Boulder, Colorado)Amidst the splendor of El Dorado Canyon in Boulder, Buster climbs mountains-literally-and faces his insecurities. A group of enthusiastic young rock climbers show Buster how to overcome a challenge, one step at a time.
Hoops and Drums (Lander, Wyoming)
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Hoops and Drums (Lander, Wyoming)On the Wind River Reservation, Buster meets kids from the Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribes who teach him Native American traditions including drumming and pow wow dancing. He also learns about another important tradition in this community- basketball-when he gets to participate in a clinic with his new friend, Stephan.
Swimming in the Desert (Phoenix, Arizona)
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Swimming in the Desert (Phoenix, Arizona)In Phoenix, Buster checks out the Brophy Sports Campus, an elite training facility for swimmers that Francine has dreams of attending. There he meets Deni, an accomplished swimmer. Deni shows Buster the ins and outs of serious training and also shares his dream of becoming an astronaut.
Good Ol' Tyme (Whitesburg, Kentucky)
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Good Ol' Tyme (Whitesburg, Kentucky)Just because Buster's traveling doesn't mean that he gets out of Mr. Ratburn's assignments. He and Binky must complete a history report, but Buster is in rural Kentucky where Los Viajeros are performing, and there isn't a museum or historical statue in sight. Luckily, Carlos and Mora introduce him to fiddlers Randy and Rossi, and clogger Catherine, and the report on fiddling, square dancing and traditional Old Timey music gets an "A."
Buster's Road Rules (Tucson, Arizona)
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Buster's Road Rules (Tucson, Arizona)Buster joins Carlos and Mora on a road trip through the Sonora Desert. En route, they load up on snacks at a Latin American grocery store, meet Ariana who plays in a local Mariachi band, and cope with flat tires and car break downs with help from expert desert dwellers.
Bayou, By Me (Slidell and Larose, Louisiana)
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Bayou, By Me (Slidell and Larose, Louisiana)Inspired by the bayou, Buster sets off to capture the "Swamp Monster" on film. With help from 12-year-old bayou expert Dylan and other friends, Buster chases after the mysterious creature while enjoying the perks of bayou life, like crab dinners and catfishing with hotdogs!
Best Friends (Winchester, Kentucky)
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Best Friends (Winchester, Kentucky)Buster is absolutely positive that the latest Bionic Bunny comic book is his. But when Arthur insists it's his, the two best friends end up in a terrible argument. Luckily, during a stopover in Winchester, Buster meets two best friends, both named Katie, who remind Buster that friendship isn't just about the things you own, but how you care for each other and what you do together.
Winter Gold (Park City, Utah)
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Winter Gold (Park City, Utah)At the Utah Olympic Park, home of the 2002 Winter Olympics, Buster finds out what it really takes to be an Olympic athlete. He meets Squirt, a talented and dedicated ski jumper who introduces Buster to the world of speed skaters, luge racers, and ski jumpers.
Star Search (Charleston, South Carolina)
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Star Search (Charleston, South Carolina)When Buster meets Justin, a talented 10-year-old actor, musician, and athlete, he decides to produce a documentary for Before They Were Stars. With his camera in tow, Buster meets Justin's extended family and explores Charleston and St. Helena Island, where Justin's family traces back its Gullah ancestry.
We Are Family (Salt Lake City, Utah)
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We Are Family (Salt Lake City, Utah)While in Salt Lake City, Buster is invited to spend the day with of the Hirschis, a Mormon family and old friends of Bo. Buster learns firsthand what it takes to run a family of seven children, and he gains some perspective on the advantages and disadvantages of being an only child.
Buster's League of Champions (Virginia Beach, Virginia)
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Buster's League of Champions (Virginia Beach, Virginia)Disappointed with the last Bionic Bunny movie, Buster decides it his duty as a devoted B.B. fan to send a video to the movie's producers with suggestions for the next sequel. He enlists the help of kids who live in Trailer City to create their own action-adventure superheroes in Buster's "Postcard to the Producers."
A Bridge Back Home (Brooklyn, New York)
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A Bridge Back Home (Brooklyn, New York)While visiting New York, Buster travels with Carlos as the searches for his Great Uncle's oud. This was an instrument of his Great Uncle's legendary for its power to bring people together. Along the way, he meets a lot of new friends and spends time with a boy named James, who is an altar boy at an Antiochian church. Later, he takes part in a celebration with several traditional dances.
Lost and Found (Guanajuato, Mexico)
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Lost and Found (Guanajuato, Mexico)Buster travels into Guanajuato, Mexico with Los Viajeros and his Dad and soon finds himself suffering a bit of culture shock. He's interesting in all the new traditions he's learning about, but is embarrassed at not being able to understand what people are saying in Spanish. He discovers that taking a little time to do some learning can help him to fit in better.
The Music Mystery (New Orleans, Louisiana)
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The Music Mystery (New Orleans, Louisiana)Buster visits New Orleans and learns about some traditional African celebrations and rituals. He attends a funeral parade and meets the director of a choir. He also learns about messaging through drumming and dancing on stilts. All of this serves as useful material for mystery novel that Fern is writing.
The Lowriders (East Los Angeles, California)
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The Lowriders (East Los Angeles, California)Buster visits Los Angeles where he has his heart set on purchasing a brand-new Schwibbermeier 5000 bike that he's been saving up for. Disappointed that the store is closed when he gets there, he meets up with some kids at a local Boys & Girls Club. They quickly get him interested in their hobby of building and riding low-rider bikes. Before long, he's fantasizing about what it would be like to have his very own low-rider.
Beats by the Bay (San Francisco, California)
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Beats by the Bay (San Francisco, California)Buster visits San Francisco, where he learns all about hip-hop dance and culture. Carlos and Mora are trying to make a music video, so he helps them out with video footage. As things move along, Buster gets some great footage, but things aren't going very well on a song. Fortunately, inspiration strikes in the form of a theme.
A City View (Manhattan, New York)
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A City View (Manhattan, New York)While taking in the sights of Manhattan with new friends Aryeh and Mattie, Buster discovers that living in a big city doesn't mean you're trapped in giant skyscrapers. The kids help Buster understand a little more about city life and about their traditions as Orthodox Jews.
Homes Sweet Homes (Miami, Florida)
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Homes Sweet Homes (Miami, Florida)While traveling in Miami, Buster misses his Mom. He decides to give her a call and is disappointed when she rushes him off the phone at first. Later, they make up and Buster decides to help her with a food column she has to do for the newspaper. He researches both Cuban and Greek food and becomes an amateur reporter. Along the way, he meets a new friend and learns about bilingual schools and other interesting topics.
Riding the Wave (Cocoa Beach, Florida)
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Riding the Wave (Cocoa Beach, Florida)Surf's up! But beware of the jellyfish and riptides! Buster hits the waves with siblings Forrest and Coral, two native Cocoa Beachers for whom surfing is a way of life. Buster learns how, for this Florida family, the beach is home.
Buster's Lucky Year (San Francisco, California)
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Buster's Lucky Year (San Francisco, California)Buster is exhausted and hungry after a long trip to San Francisco. He then has a streak of bad luck that puts him in low spirits. After a visit to Chinatown, he hooks with Hayley Cu and Carrie, two girls from Chinese families. They inroduce him to the Chinese New Year Celebration and show him how to turn his luck around. He learns all about the traditional Chinese New Year's meal and the big parade held in San Francisco.
Spring Break (Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada)
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Spring Break (Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada)Spring break near the North Pole?? While Arthur is hanging out at the beach, Buster spends his spring break in far northern town of Iqaluit, capital of Nunavut. Buster quickly learns that the weather, as well as the way of life, is very different than what he's used to. But some things, like sledding down hills, are just like home!
Buster Gets on Board (Los Angeles, California)
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Buster Gets on Board (Los Angeles, California)Inspired by his arrival in Hollywood, Buster decides to direct a skateboarding action flick featuring Sue Ellen's pen pal Brandon and his skateboarding team. Buster discovers that courage and dedication are two key ingredients to becoming serious skateboarders.
Sugartime! (Hinesburg, Vermont)
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Sugartime! (Hinesburg, Vermont)In the "infamous banned" episode of Postcards from Buster, Buster pays a visit to Sidell, Vermont during the season called "sugartime." He learns that this a season of maple syrup and mud. He spends some time at the home of a photographer his Mom once worked with and her partner (a lesbian couple) and learned that they're both Moms to their kids. Later, he goes out shopping for a bonfire. He samples Vermont maple syrup and learns about the milking of cows. He also tries his hardest to come up with the perfect Mother's Day gift for his Mom.
Buster's Sweet Song (Leiper's Fork, Tennessee)
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Buster's Sweet Song (Leiper's Fork, Tennessee)Buster is looking for the perfect song for Muffy's dad car commercial. Carlos tells him that the band "Los Viajeros" cannot make a car commercial, so he tries to find inspiration in a young musician.
Family Reunion (Nashville, Tennessee)
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Family Reunion (Nashville, Tennessee)The Read family reunion is in Nashville, and Buster joins them as the official cameraman. But when D.W. meets Barin, a 9 year-old girl from Nashville's growing Kurdish community, she decides it's much more important to help Barin make her own video postcard for her dad who works in Iraq as a translator.
Alien Adventure (Roswell, New Mexico)
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Alien Adventure (Roswell, New Mexico)Buster's obsession with space aliens reaches new heights in Roswell, where UFO fans from all over the country come to the annual Alien Days Festival. During a car ride with his incredulous dad, Buster swears he's seen an alien crash landing. With the help of local kids, Buster sets out to find the truth.
Coming Together (Seattle, Washington)
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Coming Together (Seattle, Washington)During their visit to Seattle, Los Viajeros are performing to benefit a local senior home. Buster's new friend DeShe shows him how he helps others through his family's gospel ensemble. It gets Buster thinking: what has he been doing to help others?
Treasure Island (San Juan, Puerto Rico)
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Treasure Island (San Juan, Puerto Rico)Los Viajeros are stuck in a recording studio in San Juan, and Carlos has writer's block. So he enlists Buster and Bo's help to uncover some of his childhood memories and stimulate his songwriting. While in Puerto Rico, Buster discovers the beauty of Old San Juan, secret beaches, and the rainforest. He also puts to use the Spanish that he's learned on his travels.
Step By Step (Hartford, Connecticut)
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Step By Step (Hartford, Connecticut)Francine and Sue Ellen need to learn the 1-2-3s of Puerto Rican dance. So Buster explores the Puerto Rican community in Hartford where he meets 10 year-old Katerina. She shows Buster the traditional bomba and plena dances, and the modern salsa. She also shares her hearing impairment with Buster, proving that nothing can stop her from doing what she loves most.
Buster's Big Goal (East Boston, Massachusetts)
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Buster's Big Goal (East Boston, Massachusetts)The first game of Elwood City's soccer season is coming up, but with all the traveling, Buster's game is a little rusty. So he enlists the help of his new Brazilian friends and soccer experts, Rafael, Pedro and Eduardo. Buster gets all the practice he needs just in time to impress his friends back home.
Arthur and Buster Thanksgiving Spectacular
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Arthur and Buster Thanksgiving SpectacularAired on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2005, this two-hour special featured several Arthur stories and two complete episodes of <a href="http://www.tv.com/postcards-from-buster/show/20538/summary.html">Postcards from Buster</a>. This special featured interstitial postcard segments from Buster, segments with kids from the show <a href="http://www.tv.com/zoom/show/8732/summary.html?q=zoom">Zoom</a> and a small additional factoid regarding Arthur and Buster. At the end of the special, a secret password for a new game at the official PBSKids <I>Arthur website was revealed. The <I>Arthur stories shown were: <a href="http://www.tv.com/arthur/busters-green-thumb---my-fair-tommy/episode/375606/summary.html">"Buster's Green Thumb"</a> <a href="http://www.tv.com/arthur/arthur-rides-the-bandwagon---dads-dessert-dilemma/episode/48147/summary.html">"Dad's Dessert Dilemma</a> <a href="http://www.tv.com/arthur/fernfern-and-the-secret-of-moose-mountain---thanks-a-lot-binky/episode/256260/summary.html">"Thanks a Lot, Binky"</a> <a href="http://www.tv.com/arthur/busters-back---the-ballad-of-buster-baxter/episode/48141/summary.html">"The Ballad of Buster Baxter"</a> The Postcards from Buster episodes shown were: <a href="http://www.tv.com/postcards-from-buster/best-friends-winchester-kentucky/episode/361993/summary.html">"Best Friends"</a> <a href="http://www.tv.com/postcards-from-buster/among-the-hmong-madison-wisconsin/episode/357593/summary.html">"Among the Hmong"</a>