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"Prince Smurf" is a Season 7 episode from the Smurfs cartoon show.

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Synopsis[]

Hefty is forced to marry a Trokel princess after saving her.

Plot Summary[]

The episode starts with Hefty skipping through the village with the other Smurfs crowded around Smurfette. All the Smurfs are asking her to "The Smurfy Grand Ball". Painter, Greedy, and Vanity each present gifts to Smurfette in return to taking her to the ball. On the side, Hefty complains about the Smurfs making noise and is then sprayed in the face with dust by Vanity's carriage. Smurfette explains that she needs more time to think about choosing her escort. Papa Smurf asks Hefty why he is not asking Smurfette and Hefty explains he has no interest.

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On a mountain side, two Trokels are admiring two Rainbow Robins. But the Robins fly away, giving the male Trokel one of their feathers, but the feather floats away onto a cliff ledge. The male tries to grab it but says he is too cowardly, so the female offers to get it for him. But she slips and grabs onto a branch. The male shouts for help. Not far from the Trokels, Hefty is pushing a rock up the mountain, he hears the Trokels calling for help and let's go of the rock, letting it fall and roll after Hefty. the rock chases Hefty until he falls down the cliff beside the female Trokel. Hefty introduces himself and helps the Trokel, she introduces herself and the male as Clogg and Gertha. Gertha's father, King Bandor, shows up, Gertha explains Hefty saved her life and The King says if you save the princess, you must marry the princess. Gertha objects saying she wants to marry Clogg, but Bandor says Clogg is too much of a coward.

Back at the village, Papa Smurf is complimenting Smurfette's dress she picked out for the ball. Greedy and Vanity pass by holding a cake and crash into Smurfette. She complains her dress is ruined and Greedy explains Hefty was supposed to help them. Papa Smurf notices Hefty should have been back and says they have to look for him.

Clogg is pacing back and forth, wondering why he is such a coward. The four Smurfs approach Clogg, which gives him a fright. Clogg explains Hefty's situation to the Smurfs, much to their shock.

In the Trokel village, they are preparing for the wedding. Hefty is trapped in a cage (because of custom) and Gertha apologizes that he has to marry her while Hefty complains about the fur he has to wear. Papa Smurf and the other Smurfs walk in, Hefty explains his situation while Greedy is interested in the wedding cake. Clogg complains that if he was brave, he would do something, Hefty tells him to overcome his fears. Clogg agrees and says he will be the bravest Trokel. But when the guards come into the house, he runs out frightened.

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"Why you do look smurfy enough for a prince, Hefty Smurf!"

As the wedding goes on, Vanity, Greedy and Clumsy compliment the decorations and food. Papa Smurf confronts King Bandor saying Gertha doesn't love Hefty, but the king is reluctant. Hefty and Gertha walk down the aisle, Vanity compliments the two. When the ceremony starts Hefty speaks up, but The King ignores him. Clogg then speaks up but stops himself. Gertha starts crying and runs away from the wedding, but then falls down another cliff, while hanging onto another branch. Hefty explains to the king he cannot save Gertha as he cannot reach her. Clogg gets two wings made from his feather collection. The King watches this act of bravery and agrees Clogg can marry Gertha.

Back at the village, Hefty is still wearing the fur robes the Trokels gave him. Smurfette approaches him and compliments his outfit, saying he can be her escort to the ball.

Goofs[]

  • Hefty's heart tattoo can be seen on both his arms at the same time in this episode.

Trivia[]

Papa And Hefty (Prince Smurf Storyboard Scan)
  • The storyboard for this episode reveals a few changes that occurred during production:
    • At the start, Hefty is singing the Smurf song to the tune of the Rocky theme.
    • Hefty is forced to wear a more traditional-looking wedding outfit (an equally furry top hat and tailcoat) instead of the attire he's given in the final episode.
    • After Greedy says he can't wait to taste the wedding cake, Vanity claims off-screen that he loves weddings and then offers to be the 'best Smurf'. This was cut from the final scene.
    • Greedy swipes the platter of sandwiches away from the Trokel who offered him one, receiving a look of shock. In the final, he takes the platter rather gently and the Trokel doesn't react.
  • King Bandor makes a return in the Season 8 episode, "Long Live Brainy".

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