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- “Why should a splendid engine like me take messy coal trucks instead of coaches? Percy or Oliver should do it, they're not as important as I am!"
"James, why don't you think about something or someone else for a change? You'll be surprised how much better you'll feel if you do."
"Pah! Being important is the only thing for me to think about!” - ― James and Thomas
Make Someone Happy is the twenty-second episode of the fifth season.
Plot
After James boasts about himself, Thomas tells him to think of other people. When James is shunting trucks, he sees Mrs. Kyndley, who discovered that her sister cannot visit her. Sir Topham Hatt soon hears the news and James is happy when Harold gives her a ride. James later takes Mrs. Kyndley on a mystery tour and Mrs. Kyndley is delighted when she gets to open the seaside fair. James then agrees with Thomas that making someone happy does cheer him up.
Characters
- Thomas
- James
- Percy
- Oliver
- Harold
- Cranky
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Mrs. Kyndley
- Tiger Moth (does not speak)
- Duck (cameo)
- Donald (cameo)
- Annie and Clarabel (cameo)
- Jem Cole (cameo)
- Farmer Trotter (cameo)
- The Crovan's Gate Policeman (cameo)
- Skarloey (stock footage cameo)
- Peter Sam (stock footage cameo)
- Harry Topper (mentioned)
Locations
- Dryaw
- Kirk Ronan
- Tidmouth Hault
- Tidmouth Hault Sheds
- Brendam Docks
- Fishing Village
- The Sodor Inn
- Tidmouth Sheds
- Shunting Yards
- Tidmouth Bay
- Sir Topham Hatt's Office
- The Lighthouse
- Ffarquhar
- Sodor Hay Company (stock footage)
- Rheneas (stock footage)
- Sodor Castle (stock footage)
Trivia
- Stock footage from Four Little Engines, Peter Sam and the Refreshment Lady, Thomas and the Rumours and Sir Topham Hatt's Holiday is used.
- The model of Mrs. Kyndley used in this episode is different from the one used previously.
- The fairground carousel plays a calliope version of the original theme tune.
- This episode marks the last of a few things:
- Mrs. Kyndley's last speaking role to date.
- The last appearance of Kirk Ronan station in the television series to date.
- The last appearance of the Tar Tankers until the tenth season episode, Toby's Afternoon Off.
Goofs
- Annie and Clarabel are seen in their old liveries in stock footage and in a later scene.
- After Mrs. Kyndley says, "My sister has rung to tell me she can't come to stay with me! I was so looking forward to her visit!" James releases steam but no sound is heard.
- In the German dub of this episode, when Percy and Oliver arrive at Brendam Docks, Manfred Steffen incorrectly refers to Oliver as Thomas.
- When Harold takes off at Dryaw, Percy is seen pulling tankers, but he was supposed to be with Oliver. Additionally, Percy's lamp disappears for the rest of the episode, apart from the end.
- Because stock footage is used, Peter Sam has his old funnel.
- When James leaves the yards, docks, and Kirk Ronan, he has his fourth season whistle sound.
- Some of the stalls at the fair change positions.
Merchandise
In Other Languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ひとだすけ | An Act Of Mercy |
| Polish | Radość | Happiness |
| German | Mach' jemand Anders eine Freude | Make Someone Else a Joy |
| Dutch | Iemand blij maken | Make Someone Happy |
| Swedish | Gör någon glad | Make Someone Happy |
| Spanish | Haz Feliz A Alguien | Make Someone Happy |
| Greek | Κάντε κάποιον ευτυχισμένο | Make Someone Happy |
| Czech | Udělat někomu radost | Make Someone Happy |
| Italian | Fai Felice Qualcuno! | Make Someone Happy! |
| Hungarian | A vidámpark | The Theme Park |
| Chinese | 制造快乐 | Create Happiness |
| Korean | 정말 기분 좋은 일 | I Feel Really Good |
| Slovenian | Lepo je nekoga osrečiti | It's Nice to Bless Someone |
| Russian | Сделай кого нибудь счастливым | Make Somebody Happy |
| Romanian | Să Faci pe Cineva Fericit | Make Someone Happy |
| Slovak | Práca pre radosť | Working for Joy |
| Norwegian | Å Gjøre Noen Andre Glad | Making Someone Else Happy |
| Danish | Glæden ved at glæde andre | The Joy of Joy to Others |
| French | Rendre quelqu'un heureux | Make Someone Happy |
| Thai | หัวรถจักรได้สนุกกับงานรื่นเริง | Engine Enjoy the Carnival |
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Merchandise Gallery
TOMY James and the Merry Go Round
Episode
UK Narration
US Narration
| #01 Cranky Bugs | #10 Toby and the Flood | #19 Happy Ever After |
| #02 Horrid Lorry | #11 Haunted Henry | #20 Sir Topham Hatt's Holiday |
| #03 A Better View for Gordon | #12 Double Teething Troubles | #21 A Surprise for Percy |
| #04 Lady Hatt's Birthday Party | #13 Stepney Gets Lost | #22 Make Someone Happy |
| #05 James and the Trouble with Trees | #14 Toby's Discovery | #23 Busy Going Backwards |
| #06 Gordon and the Gremlin | #15 Something in the Air | #24 Duncan Gets Spooked |
| #07 Bye George! | #16 Thomas, Percy and Old Slow Coach | #25 Rusty and the Boulder |
| #08 Baa! | #17 Thomas and the Rumours | #26 Snow |
| #09 Put Upon Percy | #18 Oliver's Find | |