Mathnet | The Case of the Map With a Gap

Here's part 2 of my 4th of July special.

In this 1988 episode of Mathnet, a young cowboy by the name of Bronco Guillermo Gomez shows George and Kate a map that he believes will lead to almost $90,000 worth of gold robbed from a stage coach by Saddlesore Capone in the old ghost town of Mulch Gulch in the year 1853.

They arrive at the Kern County Library, where they observe the archives of Mulch Gulch before heading to Mulch Gulch. But they are warned by D. John Mutard, the librarian, about Scruffy Rommel, a resident of the deserted town.

When the Mathnetters and Bronco arrive at Mulch Gulch, they settle into camp for the night until they hear the sounds of gunshots and investigate. To their surprise, the town's buildings are lit and they hear voices and music, until they enter, when everything turns off.

The next morning, George trips on an electrical cord, which suddenly leads them to Scruffy Rommel himself, who turns out to be a harmless and only wants to be alone.

Through the use of triangulation and their ropes, George, Kate, and Bronco dig to where the map leads to, only to find the other part of the map.

After several failed attempts, the Mathnetters see the map's reflection in a mirror, which shows them the other part of the map and where to find the gold.

Unfortunately for our heroes, a familiar face, claiming that Saddlesore was his ancestor, shows up to claim all the gold for himself.

Joe Howard as George Frankly
Beverly Leech as Kate Monday
Ben Hoag as Bronco Guillermo Gomez
Gene Moss as Scruffy Rommel
Ray Stricklyn as D. John Mutard

(c) 1988 Children's Television Workshop

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