Season 1 Plot
The cartoons concerned blond, good-looking, pacifist Roland and the many attempts by the evil, mustachioed Rattfink to ruin his good time.
Roland and Rattfink Season 1 aired on December 18th, 1968.
Season 1 Episodes
1. Hawks and Doves
In a satire of WWI films, Roland (of Doveland) and Rattfink (of Hawkland) go to war to defend their own interests of peace and violence.
2. Hurts and Flowers
Rattfink (a weed) continually tries to destroy the peace of Roland (a flower child) who steadfastly refuses to be brought down.
3. Flying Feet
Roland is off to college for the first time at good 'ol P.U. When he gets to his college, the first thing he does is sign up for track. He could not have come at a better time, as the track team needs a runner to rival Rattfink in a track race. Roland and Rattfink now race to represent their beloved colleges.
4. The Deadwood Thunderball
To protect a stage-coach business, Rattfink must stop the Dodge City train (headed by Roland) from making it to Deadwood and connecting the two cities.
5. Sweet and Sourdough
The dastardly bank robber Rattfink must escape the arm of the law, in this case the Canadian law-enforcer Roland, with his bounty of stolen bucks.
6. A Pair of Sneakers
Roland, the good spy (one of us), has to protect a secret government letter from Rattfink, the bad spy (one of them).
7. Say Cheese, Please
Tired of always playing the villain, Rattfink demands to play the hero while Roland plays as his stand-in.
8. A Taste of Money
Rattfink finds the answer to his financial burdens in a widow who has inherited five million dollars. But he doesn't bank on all the housework or having to deal with her son, Junior.
9. The Foul Kin
What's a dirty rat to do if he can't make money with zero effort? For Rattfink, bug his rich elderly uncle who's about to kick the bucket and make sure he is in his will.
10. Bridgework
Rattfink attempts to sabotage Roland's bridge building project so his uncle can sell the construction company low grade materials at high grade prices.
11. Robin Goodhood
Roland Hood, in his kind heart nature, takes the money tax-collector Rattfink took from the poor. The two battle it out with some help from some friends.
12. War and Pieces
Roland is sent by "His Majesty, The King" to put the notorious pirate Rattfink under bars.
13. Gem Dandy
Roland is given the job of protecting a valuable diamond in a museum overnight, but Rattfink is hiding inside when the museum closes.
14. Trick or Retreat
Rattfink the Renegade, with the help of an Indian tribe, fight to secure the Blue Coat's fort under protection by Sergeant Roland.
15. The Great Continental Overland Cross-Country Race
Roland and Rattfink must once again race to represent their colleges, but this time in self-made cars.
16. A Fink in the Rink
For obstructing his skating time (accidentally), Rattfink is determined to get back at Roland while avoiding the cop guarding the rink.
17. Cattle Battle
In the idyllic old west, Roland the cowboy and Rattfink the cowrustler battle it out to the very end.
