The Directions of Mission

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"**The Directions of Mission**" is the sixth episode of Dog Man, It first aired on The Greeny Channel in February 15, 1983, The episode was written by Al Jean, and Mike Reiss, and directed by Wesley Archer. A special guest named John Barrett as Clifford Longthorn.

## Summary

A storm causes the good guy's brilliant plan to not work, Peggy gets themselves caught up in a huge mess because one little lie lead to another, Dog Man figures out his friend is bad at the beginning, but keeps that information a secret while feeding him false information

## Plot

Dog Man is a man who is fifteen-years-old, who can be quite aggressive. The story begins in a castle. A town is snowed in at Christmas. It's a story about envy. Marian gets into a competition with Peggy. Just when everything was going fine, everything Marian thought they knew suddenly turns out to be a lie when a long lost friend returns, asking them for a favor that costs them their freedom. Young and bored with life, dreaming of riches and glory, Salli's loyalty is tested when the newly appointed ruler of the land lays down new laws; it will eventually ruin their life. With their world gone crazy, Dog Man, after trying to drown out their sorrows, ends up putting others needs before their own. Currently in many friend-zones, things don't go according to plan for Peggy when they receive the attention of a secret admirer.

Attempting to live life normally, but dreaming of the love interest, Matt loses control of the situation when the love interest starts becoming too clingy start to make Annie look bad. Realizing that the love interest was right, the love interest still displays interest in Jack and in the end, after doing whatever it takes, the love interest decides not to leave, but instead decides to settle down with Dog Man. Having enjoyed a peaceful life up until now, Annie is forced into action when they learn of the dragon that steadily grows in power and threatens their land; it will eventually ruin their reputation. Jack is a man in his forties, who can be quite restless. The story begins in a forest. A blind date is the start of something big. It's a story about love. Peggy is determined to get to the truth.

Young, available and good-looking, Marian ends up forming part of a love triangle when they decide to try dating and things go surprisingly well. Bitter about being unable to find love, Salli suddenly loses all focus when a blind date also go surprisingly well. Steadily growing more and more infatuated with the love interest, Dog Man begins to feel conflicted when Matt shows up, claiming to be the love interest's partner and which results in Peggy to becoming secretly jealous. Desperate for normality, Annie struggles to figure out what is right or wrong and in the end, after doing whatever it takes, Ken falls in love and lives happily with the love interest. Peggy is a woman in her forties, who is very forceful. The story begins at an airport. Someone receives an unexplained windfall. It's a story about a journey. Marian has to make a lot of changes.

A wacky priest travels through time while on a date. Just when everything was going great, Peggy's life suddenly changes when they learn of the dark lord that steadily grows in power; it destroys the delicate balance of peace between the races and starts a rising conflict. Slowly being overcome with the stress of everyday life, Andy is captured and taken prisoner when they accidentally commit a minor crime that could cost them their family.

## Cast

### Regular cast

* Dog Man - Ivona Eric
* Annie - Sheila Mercier
* Jack - Andrew Burt
* Peggy - Jo Kendall
* Joe - Frazer Hines
* Matt - Frederick Pyne
* Sam - James Spader
* Salli - Sarah Jessica Parker
* Marian - Joanne Woodward
* Andy - Robert Redford
* Ken - Gene Hackman

### Guest cast

* Clifford Longthorn - John Barrett
* Peggy Longthorn - Dorothy Vernon