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Top of the Form was produced bt the BBC in the UK. Its a programme that began on Saturday 1 May 1948, as a radio series and eventually made it onto the television as a childrens programme. The Childrens quiz series ran from 1962 to 1986 with various presenters including Bob Holness famous for his quiz Blockbusters ...
In the early 1960's a novel from 1958 was turned into a film that has lasted decades. The book was "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and the movie kept the name. Breakfast at Tiffany's is the story of a woman making her way in the big city. The story isnt in any great depth but rich in characterization ...
The Johnny Andrews Show reviewed and remembered by Kevin Butler Local: WOR TV Ch.9 NYC Weekday mornings: Monday October 1,1962-Friday December 29, 1962. Host/Performer: Johnny Andrews Puppeteers: Paul Ashley and Chuck McCann Following his brief stint with WRCA TV Ch.4 NYC's "Family"..Singer/musician and storyteller Johnny Andrews would host this weekday morning program for kids on WOR TV Ch.9.He would engage ...
The Eddie Lawrence Show! reviewed by Kevin Butler Local: WPIX TV Ch.11 NYC Weekday evenings: Monday September 9,1963-Friday November 16,1963 Host/Performer: "The Old Philosopher": Eddie Lawrence Seeing the success of comedy performers..who were able to entertain adults,teens and kids with their characters and skits on shows on competing stations. The station execs at WPIX TV Ch.11 in NYC decided to ...
Discovery by Kevin Butler During the early 1960's..FCC Commishoner:Newton Minow wanted to change the outlook of children's tv shows by having the networks create,produce and present quality educational programs. NBC, ABC and CBS tried their own educational shows..but the one that became the most successful is ABC TV's newsmagazine and travelogue for young people: "Discovery!". Debuting on ABC's weekday afternoon scheduale in ...
"Hi Mom!"/"Family!' reviewed by Kevin Butler Local: WRCA/WNBC TV Ch.4 NYC Weekday mornings: Thursday August 15,1957-Friday September 7,1962. Hosts/Performers/Instructors: Shari Lewis:Thursday 8/15/57-Friday 3/20/59, Jimmy Weldon: Monday:3/25/59-Friday 7/17/59 Johnny Andrews: Monday 8/17/59-Friday 8/29/59 Puppeteers: Paul Ashley & Chuck McCann Monday 8/17/59-Friday 8/28/59 The Ritts Puppets: Monday 8/31/59-Friday 9/7/62 On Thursday Morning Aust 15.1959..Local NYC based tv station WRCA TV Ch.4 create and produced a series that ...
A B C D F G H J K L M N O P Q R S T U W Y 8 // // The first post-TV generation grew up in the golden glow of animated splendor as the Jetsons, The Flintstones, and a vast array of superheroes invaded the living room, culminating with the herald of things to come; a great dane who reluctantly solved mysteries with his groovy friends. A Abbott and Costello The Adventures of Aquaman The ...
While ABC TV premired TV's very first children's circus variety series , NBC TV and The Bonamo Candy Co. created and produced their own circus program, that featured an enchanted buffoon. "The Magic Clown" debuted on NBC TV as a Sunday afternoon series on September 11, 1949. Set against the backdrop of a traveling circus, illusionist, ...
The Pinky Lee Kids TV Show review by Kevin Butler In 1963..Pinky Lee tried to revive his comedy kids tv show locally on KABC TV Ch.7 in The Hollywood,Cal. viewing area..he also wanted to air the show in national syndication. The show was revived on KABC TV Ch.7 in L.A.,Cal. in 1963 and the series also aired ...
"Birthday House!" Review by Kevin Butler Local: WNBC TV Ch.4 NYC Syndicated: Weekday Mornings and Saturday Mornings: Monday April 1,1963 Friday September 8,1967. Hosts/Performers/Instructors: Paul and Ruth Tripp Co-Hosts/Performers/Instructors: Jan Lara and Kay Lande Head Puppeteer/Puppet-Maker: Tom Tichenor "Strawtop The Silent Scarcrow Doll": Tom Tichenor Musical Director: Ray Carter. Following an unsuccessful stint of guest appearances on episodic tv series in Los Angeles, Cal. ...
