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SGF Cityview works to make local government and public-access programming more accessible to the residents of Springfield, Missouri and beyond. We livestream and record public meetings and events and produce hyperlocal video content centered around events and initiatives in Springfield, Missouri and the Ozarks.

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SGF Time Machine - Episode 1 - The Great Cobra Scare

3m 10s

SGF Time Machine is an animated journey through Springfield, Missouri’s most fascinating historic events, bringing the city’s past to life with vivid storytelling and a touch of satirical humor. From forgotten legends to headline-making moments, each episode blends documented facts with playful wit, celebrating the Queen City’s quirky, courageous, and occasionally chaotic heritage.

Episode 1: The Great Cobra Scare of 1953
In the debut episode, The Great Cobra Scare of 1953, Springfield finds itself in a slithering panic when deadly monocled cobras escape a local pet shop and turn quiet backyards into a Wild West showdown. Armed with garden hoes, golf clubs, and a truck blasting snake-charmer music, residents hunt the venomous invaders while suspicion coils around an innocent shop owner. Narrated with tongue-in-cheek drama, this true tale of teenage mischief and civic frenzy proves that sometimes, the most dangerous thing in the Ozarks isn’t the terrain—it’s a crate of surprises.

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