Meet Merton #18

Merton's picnic plans go awry when his father is elected, leading to a series of domestic complications as the family's phone rings constantly and Merton must manage his newfound responsibilities. When Merton tries to take his date Marcia out, his parents' busy schedules interfere; his father instructs him to take Marcia to the Tunnel of Love at the amusement park, but the evening is repeatedly interrupted by work emergencies. In a second story, Merton and his friends attempt to create a getaway car out of a car and wagon, only to have their plan foiled when they're spotted by adults, culminating in a chaotic chase sequence.