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3000 Leagues in Search of Mother

1976 1 season 52 eps A

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Season 1

25 min

S1 · E1 · Jan 4, 1976

Mama, Don't Go Episode 1

Nine-year-old Marco is thrilled to go on a family picnic, not knowing that it will be the last one before his mother Anna leaves Italy to work abroad.

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25 min

S1 · E2 · Jan 11, 1976

Marco, a Boy from Genoa Episode 2

A year has passed since Anna left. Marco thinks about becoming a postman after receiving a letter from her on the day his older brother visits home.

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25 min

S1 · E3 · Jan 18, 1976

Sunday at the Harbor Episode 3

Marco sets out on his first job to deliver an urgent letter for Gina. A fun day at the beach begins when he finally returns in the afternoon.

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25 min

S1 · E4 · Jan 25, 1976

I Hate You, Papa Episode 4

Marco wants to work to help his mother come home sooner, but his father won't listen.

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25 min

S1 · E5 · Feb 1, 1976

My Good Friend, Emilio Episode 5

Emilio helps Marco get a job washing bottles after school. Marco's father Pietro buys him a world map and the two bond for the first time in a while.

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25 min

S1 · E6 · Feb 8, 1976

Marco's Payday Episode 6

Marco has an ominous dream about his mother, and he worries when there is no new letter from her.

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25 min

S1 · E7 · Feb 15, 1976

Watching the Ocean from the Roof Episode 7

Poor Marco can barely see the ocean from his new place. He goes from roof to roof to find a better view and meets Fiorina the puppeteer along the way.

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25 min

S1 · E8 · Feb 22, 1976

The Peppino Puppet Troupe Episode 8

Marco's monkey delights onlookers by dancing in the puppet show. Peppino the puppet master invites Marco to dinner to show his gratitude.

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25 min

S1 · E9 · Feb 29, 1976

I'm Sorry, Papa Episode 9

When Marco shows Pietro's friend the way to the hospital, he is touched to discover his father testing a new treatment on himself to save a patient.

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25 min

S1 · E10 · Mar 7, 1976

Mama Is in Buenos Aires Episode 10

Concetta goes out on the streets despite having a cold. Her symptoms worsen, but the family can't afford a doctor. Marco goes to the clinic for help.

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25 min

S1 · E11 · Mar 14, 1976

A Letter from Mama Episode 11

Fiorina must put on a show alone because everyone else is ill. Just as she gets safely through it with Marco's help, bad news arrives about Anna.

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25 min

S1 · E12 · Mar 21, 1976

The Airship Episode 12

Marco once again considers going to Argentina. Emilio asks Renato to help Marco get to Argentina after having huge success with his ice cream sales.

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25 min

S1 · E13 · Mar 28, 1976

Goodbye, Fiorina Episode 13

Joy over the group trip to Argentina is cut short when Renato goes back on his word. Marco gives Amedeo a letter for Anna and entrusts him to Peppino.

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25 min

S1 · E14 · Apr 4, 1976

Marco's Decision Episode 14

When Marco reveals that he'd meant to be on the ship to Argentina, Pietro begins laying the groundwork to go himself.

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25 min

S1 · E15 · Apr 11, 1976

The Forgole Episode 15

Marco is discovered by Leonardo, but the ship's head cook is impressed by his persistence. Pietro learns the extent of his son's determination.

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25 min

S1 · E16 · Apr 18, 1976

The Young Cook Episode 16

The head cook is touched by Marco's love for his mother and takes him under his wing.

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25 min

S1 · E17 · Apr 25, 1976

Neptune's Revel Episode 17

Marco grows fond of his new life aboard the ship.

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25 min

S1 · E18 · May 2, 1976

The Immigrant Ship to Rio Episode 18

The ship arrives in Rio de Janeiro. Marco's friends help him look for another ship headed to Buenos Aires.

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25 min

S1 · E19 · May 9, 1976

The Shining Stars of the Southern Cross Episode 19

The ship Marco boards in Rio is full of sick people and the meals are dismal. Marco meets a lost little boy named Nino aboard the crowded ship.

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25 min

S1 · E20 · May 16, 1976

The Stormy Night Episode 20

Six days after leaving Rio, the ship sustains heavy damage due to violent weather.

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25 min

S1 · E21 · May 23, 1976

Rio de La Plata Episode 21

Marco begs for the ship to go faster after waking from a terrifying nightmare.

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25 min

S1 · E22 · May 30, 1976

The Town Where Mother Is Episode 22

The ship finally arrives in Buenos Aires. The person who knows Anna's whereabouts has run away, and Marco loses all his money to a pickpocket.

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25 min

S1 · E23 · Jun 6, 1976

Another Mother Episode 23

Marco is at his wit's after losing all his money. Then he hears about a woman named Anna who has been taken to the hospital, and rushes to see her.

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25 min

S1 · E24 · Jun 13, 1976

Fiorina Is Waiting Episode 24

After being left with absolutely no information on his mother's whereabouts, Marco hears a rumor about a familiar puppet show in the area.

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25 min

S1 · E25 · Jun 20, 1976

The Peppino Troupe Makes a Big Hit Episode 25

Peppino and his family decide to accompany Marco to Bahía Blanca.

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25 min

S1 · E26 · Jun 27, 1976

To the Pampas Episode 26

The day has come to leave for Bahía Blanca.

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25 min

S1 · E27 · Jul 4, 1976

Fiorina's Tears Episode 27

Peppino has an idea to start a show based on Marco's life. Fiorina breaks down and cries for the real Marco during practice for her role as Marco.

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25 min

S1 · E28 · Jul 11, 1976

The Barbossa Ranch Episode 28

Fiorina's heart breaks further as Peppino decides to write the death of Marco's mother into the puppet play to elicit more emotion.

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25 min

S1 · E29 · Jul 18, 1976

Snow Falls Episode 29

Marco and his friends finally find shelter after running out of water. Gaucho Carlos revitalizes the group with hot food and wonderful music.

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25 min

S1 · E30 · Jul 25, 1976

Old Gaucho Carlos Episode 30

Marco and his friends are able to make their way to an inn after Carlos repairs their carriage.

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25 min

S1 · E31 · Aug 1, 1976

A Long Night Episode 31

Peppino and his troop stay the night in an abandoned place with a caved-in roof. Marco and Peppino decide to keep quiet about a harrowing encounter.

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25 min

S1 · E32 · Aug 8, 1976

Saying Goodbye Episode 32

An Italian immigrant family suggests paying Mr. Moretti a visit for possible information on Marco's mother.

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25 min

S1 · E33 · Aug 15, 1976

Mama Is Not Here Episode 33

Marco visits Mr. Moretti soon after arriving in Bahía Blanca, but he provides no information on his mother or uncle's whereabouts.

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25 min

S1 · E34 · Aug 22, 1976

I Want to Go Back to Genoa Episode 34

Peppino's words have no effect on Marco. When Fiorina expresses her concern, Marco breaks down crying that his mother is probably already dead.

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25 min

S1 · E35 · Aug 29, 1976

Mama's Handwriting Episode 35

Marco meets a vagrant in town. After hearing his story, the man gives Marco a letter from his mother as well as new information on her whereabouts.

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25 min

S1 · E36 · Sep 5, 1976

Farewell, Bahia Blanca Episode 36

The news of his mother brings Marco's time with Fiorina closer toward its end. Marco starts working at a coal mine to cover his travel expenses.

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25 min

S1 · E37 · Sep 12, 1976

Endless Journey Episode 37

Marco arrives in Buenos Aires, only to discover that his mother had already moved on to Córdoba.

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25 min

S1 · E38 · Sep 19, 1976

Mama's Hardship Episode 38

Marco learns the deep extent of his mother's patience when he meets her cruel former employer before setting out to sail once again.

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25 min

S1 · E39 · Sep 26, 1976

Rosy Dawn in Rosario Episode 39

The captain becomes angry about Marco getting a free ride to Rosario, but changes his attitude upon discovering that Marco is a fellow Genoese.

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25 min

S1 · E40 · Oct 3, 1976

The Star of Italy Episode 40

Marco gets turned away at the door at the mansion in Rosario. Federico scrounges up enough money to cover Marco's train fare to Córdoba.

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25 min

S1 · E41 · Oct 10, 1976

If I Could Go Home with Mother... Episode 41

Marco strengthens his resolve to find his mother after his chance meeting with a woman and her children during the train ride to Córdoba.

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25 min

S1 · E42 · Oct 17, 1976

A New Friend, Pablo Episode 42

Mequinez had moved long before Marco's arrival in Córdoba. In the town, Marco meets a boy named Pablo and develops a strange relationship with him.

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25 min

S1 · E43 · Oct 24, 1976

Somewhere in This Town Episode 43

To raise some money, Pablo looks for work in the fields. Unfortunately, the period is the wrong one and so he tries his luck fishing.

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25 min

S1 · E44 · Oct 31, 1976

Helping Fuana Episode 44

The house is not inhabited by the person Marco is looking for, but by an architect. The man, who appreciates the efforts of the little traveler, also offers him the money to travel to Tucuman.

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25 min

S1 · E45 · Nov 7, 1976

Going North Episode 45

The train attendants find Marco during an inspection and the boy ends up going down thirty kilometers from the destination.

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25 min

S1 · E46 · Nov 14, 1976

The Trip on the Oxcart Episode 46

During the journey, Marco falls ill for a few days and the herdsmen who take him with them must take care of his recovery.

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25 min

S1 · E47 · Nov 21, 1976

Mama Lives at the Foot of the Mountain Episode 47

After traveling for days, Marco leaves the group of herdsmen to get to Tucuman.

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25 min

S1 · E48 · Nov 28, 1976

Don't Die, My Burro Episode 48

The journey to the village of Tucuman proves to be more hard than expected.

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25 min

S1 · E49 · Dec 5, 1976

Mama Is Calling Me Episode 49

Having lost his donkey, Marco has to walk on foot.

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25 min

S1 · E50 · Dec 12, 1976

Run, Marco, Run! Episode 50

Exhausted and under the snow, Marco is collected by a young man on horseback. On the way, a local elder has his nephew take him to Tucuman.

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25 min

S1 · E51 · Dec 19, 1976

Mama's Smile Episode 51

The long journey is over. The residence of the Mequinez is now visible and Marco reaches his mother.

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25 min

S1 · E52 · Dec 26, 1976

Back to Genoa with Mama Episode 52

After the recovery, Marco's mother can resume normal life. The Mequinez family, out of gratitude, gives the ticket to Genoa to both of them, with the promise of returning to Argentina.

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52 episodes in Season 1

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