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Big Bushy Mustache

In order to look more like his father, Ricky borrows a mustache from a school costume, but when he loses it on the way home his father comes up with a replacement.

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Chato and the Party Animals

Chato decides to throw a "pachanga" for his friend Novio Boy, who has never had a birthday party, but when it is time to party, Novio Boy cannot be found.

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Chato Goes Cruisin'

Chato and Novio win a cruise but are disappointed to find that everyone else on board is a dog, and things go from bad to worse when the dogs party themselves sick and it is up to the cats to find help.

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Chato’s Kitchen

To get the "ratoncitos," little mice, who have moved into the barrio to come to his house, Chato the cat prepares all kinds of good food: fajitas, frijoles, salsa, enchiladas, and more.

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If the Shoe Fits

After being teased about his brand new loafers, Rigo puts them away for so long he grows out of them.

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My Little Car

Teresa enjoys parading the new lowrider car from Grandpa and making it dance, and when it becomes old and damaged Grandpa helps her fix it.

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The Old Man and His Door

Misunderstanding his wife's instructions, an old man sets out for a party with a door on his back.

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Snapshots from the Wedding

Maya, the flower girl, describes a Mexican American wedding through snapshots of the day's events, beginning with the procession to the altar and ending with her sleeping after the dance.

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Too Many Tamales

Maria tries on her mother's wedding ring while helping make tamales for a Christmas family get-together. Panic ensues when hours later, she realizes the ring is missing.

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