Episode 301: The Bells of Fraggle Rock



Doc and Sprocket explore mid-winter holiday traditions from around the world. Meanwhile, Gobo thinks the Fraggles' own Solstice holiday, the Festival of the Bells, is a big waste of time. Despite Cantus' warnings, Gobo goes on a journey to find out if the mythical Great Bell at the heart of Fraggle Rock is real.

Supporting Cast

 * Cantus the Minstrel (Jim Henson)

Songs

 * "Weeba Weeba"
 * "Festival of the Bells"
 * "There's a Promise"

Fraggle Facts

 * When the Rock slows down in the winter, the Fraggles hold the Festival of the Bells to make sure it keeps moving. As part of the celebration, the Fraggles ring bells to awaken the Great Bell at the heart of the Rock. They also dress up as a Weeba beast, who used to guard the Great Bell when the Rock was small.

Video releases

 * A Festive Fraggle Holiday! (Jim Henson Video, 1993) -- closing credits cut