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Favorite Children's Programs of All Time
Recently there was a lot of debate over Disney's children's programming. I got to thinking, what are YOUR favorite programs for children. It can be from any generation. I'm not just talking fun Saturday morning cartoons (although you may certainly feel free to list them!) but for me the best shows also taught lessons while they entertained.
My top would probably be Sesame Street, Lambchop, and Fraggle Rock. (Can you tell I like puppetry and cute furry animals?)
As far as Disney Channel goes, there were two programs on there when I was young that I really liked- The Secret Life of Toys (which only ran for one season), and Under The Umbrella Tree. Again, more puppetry
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Captain Kangaroo, Electric Company, and Mr. Rogers for me.
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Scooby Doo, GI Joe and He-Man
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Originally Posted by Reedy Creek Buccaneer
Captain Kangaroo, Electric Company, and Mr. Rogers for me.
Originally Posted by barnaby
Scooby Doo, GI Joe and He-Man
My older brother watched Captain Kangaroo a lot. I remember we had an episode on VHS. I think it was about stone soup. He also loved He-Man. "By the power of Greyskull." I was a huge Scooby Doo fan myself. Rooby rooby doo!
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Although I'm not sure this always qualified as "Children’s Programming"
Overture, curtain, lights,
This is it, the night of nights
No more rehearsing and nursing our parts
We know every part by heart
Overture, curtain, lights
This is it, we'll hit the heights
And oh what heights we'll hit
On with the show this is it ...
On the educational side:
Sesame Street
Captain Kangaroo
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Originally Posted by Reedy Creek Buccaneer
Captain Kangaroo, Electric Company, and Mr. Rogers for me.
Sounds about right!
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You know me ... gotta have a list!
These are all my favorite shows from when I was little. I only listed true children's shows, though, and not stuff like re-runs of Gilligan's Island and things like that that I also liked.
- Bugs Bunny (Looney Toons in general, really)
- Sesame Street
- Electric Company
- Mr. Rogers
- Speed Racer
- Marine Boy
- Saturday Morning Cartoons (too many individual favorites to list!)
- Captain Noah (it's a Philly thing)
- The Flintsones
- Scooby Doo
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Does anyone else remember Science Court? It was only on one season, but it was educational and also very funny.
Another educational and funny show was Histeria!
Dave aka: Altair
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Originally Posted by Altair
Does anyone else remember Science Court? It was only on one season, but it was educational and also very funny.
Another educational and funny show was Histeria!
I remember both and that's why I liked them so much was that you had a fun time while learning. I know Science Court episodes are floating around YouTube somewhere but haven't had much luck with Histeria!.
-Andy
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Originally Posted by Ian
[*]Captain Noah (it's a Philly thing)[/LIST]
"Send a picture to dear old Captain Noah, send today and right away."
"Red and yellow and pink and green, orange and purple and blue. I can sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow too."
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Originally Posted by PirateLover
As far as Disney Channel goes, there were two programs on there when I was young that I really liked- The Secret Life of Toys (which only ran for one season), and Under The Umbrella Tree. Again, more puppetry
I LOVED Under The Unbrella Tree! Also, Eureka's Castle, Muppet Babies, and Gummybears.
Bobby's World, Eek! The Cat, Power Rangers, TMNT, were also faves.
The ultimate show, though, that also solidified my love for Disney for all eternity : The Mickey Mouse Club (MMC).
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Anyone remember 3-2-1 Contact? That was more my brother's generation, but I still watched it from time to time. It was a PBS show that focused on science and scientific principles, but did it in a kid-friendly way.
I always thought that was a good show.
Great Space Coaster?
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Originally Posted by McLiberal8
I LOVED Under The Unbrella Tree! Also, Eureka's Castle, Muppet Babies, and Gummybears.
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We must be from the same generation. Can't believe I forgot Eureka's Castle! I remember being so excited for my mom to take me to Pizza Hut to get the puppets! And Muppet Babies was another good one.
~M.~
All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.
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Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection, the lovers, the dreamers, and me.
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Way before some of your times... (Maryanne, I only know Eureka's Castle from watching with my babies) but HR Pufnstuff was one of my favorites. I loved all the Syd and Marty Kroftt shows. I had no idea about any possible drug references or anything like that. I just knew that Witchypoo scared the heck out of me and I really wanted Jimmy and his Magic Flute to stay safe. Great shows.
Sherri
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Originally Posted by SBETigg
Way before some of your times... (Maryanne, I only know Eureka's Castle from watching with my babies) but HR Pufnstuff was one of my favorites. I loved all the Syd and Marty Kroftt shows. I had no idea about any possible drug references or anything like that. I just knew that Witchypoo scared the heck out of me and I really wanted Jimmy and his Magic Flute to stay safe. Great shows.
Oh heck then you must remember Sigmund and the Sea Monsters!
Now Sigmund the sea monster and Johnny and Scott are friends ...
I loved the Syd & Marty Kroftt shows, too. HR Puffnstuff was one of my favorites. Great theme song ... all the shows back then had great theme songs. The theme song biz is lacking these days. Hasn't been a truly classic one in a decade or more.
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Originally Posted by Ian
Anyone remember 3-2-1 Contact? That was more my brother's generation, but I still watched it from time to time. It was a PBS show that focused on science and scientific principles, but did it in a kid-friendly way.
I loved that show! I even remember the theme song..."Contact, is the answer, is the reason, why everything happens!"
I also loved Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock, Reading Rainbow, The Letter People, Muppet Babies, and The Snorks! Man, I miss those old shows!
Laura
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A Few More
Here's a few more that haven't been mentioned:
Kimba the White Lion
The Jetsons
The Friendly Giant
Mr. Wizard
The Soupy Sales Show (it's a Detroit thing)
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I used to love Mighty Mouse. Really dating myself now. Overall I have to say Captain Kangaroo was the one I watched the most as a child. We only got two stations on our old Sylvania B&W TV.
1971 (age 15) MK was new!
1974 off-site (Senior Trip)
1982 off-site
1988 off-site
May 2002 AS-Sports, with DW & kids
May 2004 Pop Century
Feb 2005 Wilderness Lodge
Oct 2006 Pop Century
Oct 2008 Camped at Fort Wilderness
Feb 2010 Cruise on the Wonder
Dec 2014 POFQ for Christmas!
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Originally Posted by Ian
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