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The New Adventures of Black Beauty - The Birdman
Television (Excerpts) – 1990
Hey Manfred! You might be quicker if you grow wings!– A local naysayer jeers at Manfred's efforts
C'mon Manfred, show us!– Victoria (Amber McWilliams) urges Manfred onwards and upwards
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