Martha Speaks

The Dog Who Came To Dinner/Martha Calling

Season 1, Episode 9 of 40

The Dog Who Came to Dinner - Helen agrees to take care of Mrs. Clusky's dog for a few days, and Martha can't wait to welcome their houseguest. To Martha's chagrin, Francois turns out to be a demanding and manipulative guest who knows just how to charm the humans. When Martha gets blamed for the teacup poodle's bad behavior, something has to be done, but what? Vocabulary - (E) jealous, visitor, privileges, envy, demanding (I) houseguest, welcome, rude, polite, manners. Martha Calling* (*book based) - When Martha wins a trip to the Come-On-Inn from a radio call-in show, there's only one problem: No dogs allowed. Helen and Martha put their heads together to come up with a solution. Enter Granny Martha. But when a "mad dog" eats Granny Martha, pandemonium ensues. Where's Martha and why is everybody running for the exits? Vocabulary - (E) allow(ed), forbid(den), permit, restrict, problem (I) guest, rules, invite, vacation.

Previously Aired

Day
Time
Channel
3/12/2019
8 a.m.
3/16/2019
8 a.m.
7/24/2019
1:30 p.m.
1/22/2020
1:30 p.m.
5/15/2020
1:30 p.m.
11/16/2020
11:30 a.m.
4/2/2021
11:30 a.m.
4/4/2021
11:30 a.m.
2/6/2022
1 p.m.
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