There would be two spin-offs from this show: Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines(1969 to 1970) andThe Perils of Penelope Pitstop(1969 to 1970). 1 Howdy Doody The puppet that put puppets on the map, Howdy Doody set the stage for children's programming for decades to come. There were also series consisting entirely of animated theatrical shorts that would be compiled together for characters such as Popeye. Shows such as The Mickey Mouse Club, Howdy Doody Show, Captain Kangaroo, Lassie, and more are not just a part of our childhood memories-they have left an indelible mark on American culture. Animation, Comedy, Crime, TV-G According to the previous generation, these TV shows interfered with natural activities, such as playing outside for 10 hours straight or riding our bikes all over town. In its. In many ways, this was credited with being the most faithful TV adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs Tarzan, dealing with many elements from the novels and presenting a Tarzan who was intelligent and far more well-spoken than usually offered up. Other shows that were inspired by live action, most (not all) of which had scripts that could have been on the originals. The Captain 5 character on WRAL TV in the early 60's was played by a man named Herb Marx. Chester Howard On the show, he along with niece Nicky and nephew Damon went out on different adventures together. This is a list of children's animated television series (including internet television series); that is, animated programs originally targeted towards audiences aged 12 and under in mind. After many of Cartoon Network 90s shows ended their run, the network attempted to achieve this same magic with the production of shows such as Fosters Home For Imaginary Friends, Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi, My Gym Partners a Monkey, and Class of 3000. Required fields are marked *. You cant make this stuff up Well, obviouslytheydid, which, we guess, kind of means youcanmake this stuff up. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. F-Troopstars Forrest Tucker andLarry Storch are bumbling supernatural detectives Kong and Eddie Spencer, with Bob Burns as their gorilla pal Tracy. Classic TV Commercial s / 1950's TV / 1960's TV / 1970's TV / Groucho vs William F Buckley / / TV Games / Honey Boo Boo / Lucy Shows / Classic Cars / John Wayne / Gene Roddenberry / Rockford Files / Sea Hunt / 1970s Commercial Jingles / . And with The Impossibles, on the outside they seem like a Beatles-like trio, but in reality theyre superheroes Multi Man, Fluid Man and Coil Man. More or less a variety show for Saturday mornings, it presented short scripted adventures in every episode. Saturday Showboat . Your email address will not be published. Popular singers found themselves adapted to animated series, featuring their music and their cartoon selves being pursued by masses of fans, among them The Beatles, Jackson Five and The Osmonds. The Saturday morning cartoon block continued into the 1970s, with the addition of animated versions of popular live-action television shows such as Star Trek, Mork & Mindy, The Partridge Family, and The Dukes of Hazzard. Those shows wereThe Addams Family(1973),Jeannie(1973), which actually bared little resemblance toI Dream of Jennie; My Favorite Martians(1973), Star Trek (1973 to 1974),The New Adventures of Gilligan(1974 to 1977),Partridge Family 2200 A.D.(1974 to 1975), in which the family Partridge is propelled into the future; andThe Oddball Couple(1975) withThe Odd CouplesOscar and Felix replaced by, respectively, a dog and cat. This list may not reflect recent changes. Great, bendable fun. | Stars: Bob Smith, Robert Keeshan, Dayton Allen, Bill LeCornec Votes: 240 9. 1951. i.e. The Brady Bunch , Star Trek , Gilligan's Island, The Odd Couple and The Partridge Family. They also get together in the neighborhood junkyard to sing a song about what theyve been through. This long-running TV series started in 1954 and aired on CBS until 1973. Twenty-six episodes were produced. Civilization fell into ruin. Co-creator of the show is Jay Ward, who would createThe Rocky and Bullwinkle Show. She was one of the first child stars to have her own show as an adult and that in itself helped bring about more opportunities for other kids on television. 1950s [ edit] United States [ edit] These characters, of course, would be featured in various spin-offs in the decades to come. Children's Shows: Monster Movie Matinee. (Like 1950s Childrens TV Shows? All Rights Reserved. The following 63 pages are in this category, out of 63 total. While Jerry Lewis didnt provide his voice, he did write a number of the scripts. An alternative Introduction to BBC Children's Television in the 1950s Underdog popped pills. Jennifer Gay Children's TV continuity announcer for the BBC Television Service introducing 1950's Guide to Chidren's Hour. Andy's Gang was a children's television program broadcast on NBC from August 20, 1955, to December 31, 1960, hosted by the actor Andy Devine.It was the successor to the radio and television program Smilin' Ed McConnell and His Buster Brown Gang (later shortened to Smilin' Ed's Gang).Devine took over the television program when McConnell died suddenly of a heart attack in 1954. Then you might like our article on Great 1960s Childrens TV Shows, click here. In this time watching television was seen as a family activity, leading to the popularity of the The Brady Bunch, The Jetsons, The Muppets, and Little House on The Prairie, which promoted family values while providing entertainment to households across the country. In that show, while participating in a photo op at a rocket launching area, the girls accidentally find themselves trapped aboard and hurled into deep space where, week-to-week, they would encounter strange aliens on new worlds. As fans said goodbye to their favorite shows, new programming didnt sit well with them. But go to YouTube where somebody else is violating copyright and check it out. The Honeymooners (1955-1956) TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family 8.6 Rate A bus driver and his sewer worker friend struggle to strike it rich while their wives look on with weary patience. How much is that gorilla in the window? STM Club. Set in the South, the show is pretty much summed up in the title: Dawg (a dog) is the deputy sheriff first in Florida and, then, in Mississippi and Tennessee. First TV cartoon to be in colour; historic cartoon history landmark, This page was last edited on 29 June 2022, at 06:35. The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total. Also in the early 2000s, Disney Channel hit another jackpot with their programing, one that Nickelodeon has never been able to produce successfully: the television movie. Animation, Comedy, Family, TV-Y7 Whatever it was called, there was usually a moment when Soupy took a pie to the face. Most nineties cartoons ended their run around 2001/2002, and shortly after, Nickelodeon continued their run as the forerunner in kids TV. But things would change. The puppet star of Bertie the Bunyip was based on a fantastical beast from aboriginal mythology. Sinbad the Sailor had a son (apparently) and hes the star of this show, sailing the sea with his parrot, Salty (voiced by Mel Blanc) in search of those who need help. A childrens show that began in 1955 and ran for 29 years, Captain Kangaroo was one of the most watched shows on television. Cyclone Malone. I used to watch all the Cartoon Network shows like Courage the Cowardly Dog, Teenage Ninja Turtles, and Teen Titans. And they were really influential, at least in my life. In 1970, Universal Pictures released a big screen version. Winner. Sigmund and the Sea Monsters(1973 to 1975): Johnny Whitaker(Family Affair) and Scott Kolden play brothers Johnny and Scott Stuart, who come across a friendly sea monster named Sigmund (yes, the premise isthatsimple), who has been abandoned by others of his kind, because he refuses to scare people. After many centuries, his trail was discovered: first by me, Professor Oliver Lindenbrook, my niece Cindy, student Alec McEwen, our guide Lars and his duck Gertrude. Sounds simple, but the show enjoyed a four-decade run. Early program fare included cartoon favorites, such as Koko the Clown, Daffy Duck, Crusader Rabbit, Dick Tracy, Popeye, Bugs Bunny, Rocky and Bullwinkle, Casper the Friendly Ghost, Mighty Mouse, Porky Pig, Deputy Dawg, Herg's Adventures of Tintin, Mel-O-Toons, Woody Woodpecker, The Funny Company, Mr. Magoo, Space Angel and Clutch Cargo, as well as movie shorts, such as Laurel and Hardy, Our Gang/The Little Rascals and The Three Stooges, as well as animated versions of Laurel and Hardy, Abbott and Costello and The Three Stooges, and live action shorts, such as Diver Dan. Hiya, Kids!! See Her Beautiful Bikini Photos, Having Fun at the Beach! Sadly, with the start of 2010s, both Disney and Nick have gone downhill. In the aftermath, his father is missing while Gary and Tagg find themselves ashore Lilliput, where they are giants and the citizens are tiny. It was amazing!. List of animated television series of the 1940s and 1950s, "The Tele-Comics (Series) (Vallee Video)", "Lost Baby-boomers Space Cartoon has been found! | in the years 1950 to 1959. The Brady Bunch,Star Trek,Gilligans Island, The Odd CoupleandThe Partridge Family. When in danger, they bring two halves of a ring together to summon Shazzan. The show, another Paul Terry (Terrytoons) creation, ended in 1971. Think of it as the reverse ofThe Incredible Hulk. This show elevated Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie and all the rest to a whole new level. Image: Wikipedia 2 Lamb Chop Audiences met Fred and Wilma Flintstone, as well as their next-door neighbors Barney and Betty Rubble, 60 years ago. Best kids' TV shows from the 50s Today, it seems there's hundreds of shows dedicated to kids - Play School to name just one - but back when we were little there wasn't quite as much choice. Like Buffalo Bob on Howdy Doody, Bozo would interact with kids in the studio. He also appeared in a number of movies. She was a high powered business woman by day, and an eighties rockstar by night. The Man of Steel was brought back to television for the first time since George Reeves had played him inThe Adventures of Superman. The show hasa lotof slapstick. Closer Weekly is part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Copyright a360media 2023. From the people behindShazam! Anabel Prince is a senior at North Cobb and the Copy Editor for The Chant. Brothers Bill, Brett and Mark Hudson made such an impact performing onSonny & Cher that they were given their own series. https://nchschant.com/2566/entertainment/from-the-50s-to-the-oughts-childrens-tv-a-history/#comment-4473. Animation, Adventure, Comedy, TV-G Time . Frankly, he gets his fighting tips from the book The Hong Kong Kung Fu Book of Tricks. Created by animation legends William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, this was their first show to use live action wraparounds for the cartoons, featuring costumed characters as a bubblegum rock group. 30 min Hosted by Bugs Bunny, this long-running show (also to be known asThe Bugs Bunny/Road Runner HourandThe Bugs Bunny & Tweety Show) consists of the theatrical Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies animated shorts. Set in the town of Bedrock, it deals with the guys (usually under Freds lead) trying one crazy scheme after another, and their wives having to pick up the pieces when it inevitably goes wrong. A good word for the show itself, which was certainly different from anything else on Saturday mornings. 30 min Despite the fact that television marketed these shows to boys, AP World History teacher Ms. Galloway proved a huge fan: When I was really little, I loved the classic 80s cartoons. I loved Sesame Street and The Muppets Show, because they involved puppets and real people. One difference aboutthisshow is that not only did the Osmonds provide the music, but their voices as well. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. n/a. We were introduced to Scooby-Doo and the gang, who have never really gone away ever since; live action shows made into cartoons, i.e. Given the success of theBatmanTV series that premiered the same year, this take-off was quickly produced with 100 five-minute episodes airing between 1966 and 1967. TV-G Pages in category "1950s British children's television series" The following 29 pages are in this category, out of 29 total. And then theres The Mighty Mightor, a teenage caveman who finds a mysterious club that endows him with powers. Lassie From 1966 to 1967 the formula was repeated with A Laurel and Hardy Cartoon and, then, 1967 to 1968 with The Abbott and Costello Cartoon Showfor which Bud Abbott supplied his own voice. This list may not reflect recent changes. Nowthiswas an awesome Saturday morning series. This Saturday morning animated showhad Lassie working with the ranger-rescue team The Forest Force, consisting of the Turner family as well as Groucho the owl, Toothless the mountain lion, Musty the skunk (oh, boy), and Robbie the raccoon. The show also had short segments featuring the feuding Punkin Puss and Mushmouse, and Ricochet Rabbit and Droop-a-Long. : A '50s Saturday Morning is a collection of the best kids' shows from the infancy of the genre. After this, Disney produced more hits such as The Cheetah Girls 2, Camp Rock, Minutemen, and the most watched Disney Channel movie ever, High School Musical 2, a movie that 17.8 million households tuned in to see. Accompanied by his mentor actually named Mentor they travel around in an RV helping people as needed. | Many of our generations favorite shows ended around 2010, leading to a decrease in viewership. Animation, Action, Adventure, TV-Y This is her second LeBron James surpasses all-time scoring leader Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Rihanna shined bright like a diamond at the Superbowl, The unlikely stardom of Ice Spice and PinkPantheress, Mother-Daughter immigrant relationships in film, Lil Yachty redefines himself with Lets Start Here., From Nirvana to Twenty-One Pilots: a decade after the Tumblr grunge scene, From Knives Out to Gone Girl: The centering of women in the mystery genre, Through thick and thin: Atlanta Uniteds reign. The shows title began as 12 OClock Comicsand afterLunch with Soupy SalesbecameThe Soupy Sales Show. Animation producers Hanna-Barbera had hit paydirt with their 1960 primetime cartoon The Flintstones, Seeking a follow-up, the duo decided that they would look to the future in the form of the then-distant 21st century, which resulted inThe Jetsons, a cartoon about Americas first space-age family. From 1953 through 1957 CBS ran a children's show that Bill Gates calls "The First Interactive Television Show" and it really was. From Hanna-Barbera. Some included educational segments like the portraits of wildlife in Nature's Window. Little Rascals 1951 Chester Howard We still think this mutt is a cousin or something of Wacky Races Muttley. | Same premise astronauts from the past arrive on Earth in the future which is governed by intelligent apes as the feature films. They take him home and have to try to hide his existence from everyone. A genie named Shazzan helps brother and sister Chuck and Nancy as they make their way through a mystical Arabian world while riding the flying camel Kaboobie. To do so, as he would announce in each episode, In the secret compartment of my ring I fill, with an Underdog super energy pill. Yes, thats right. Hey, hey hey! In the 1950s, television was new and thrilling. Television series which originated in the United States in the decade 1950s. 5. Last year she served as a reporter and the features editor. One of the most famous dogs ever featured on television is Rin-Tin-Tin, whose name means faithful friend. Created by Bob Keeshan, who not only played the captain himself but had previously been Clarabell onHowdy Doody, he described the show as trying to capture the warm relationship between grandparents and children. Well, it worked, turning co-stars Mr. Greenjeans (Hugh Brannum) and puppets Mr. Bunny Rabbit and Mr. Moose into celebrities along the way. Animated series featuring Jim Backus's Mr. Magoo character in half-hour adaptations of classic stories for children. The setting is the Old West and the U.S. Army in the form of foxes in uniform are attempting to capture and (one would assume) kill the two remaining gophers Native American-like running Board and Ruffled Feathers of Gopher Gulch. 1950s American children's television series, 1950s British children's television series, 1950s Canadian children's television series, 1950s preschool education television series, List of children's animated television series of the 1950s, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Category:1950s_children%27s_television_series&oldid=906128873, 20th-century children's television series, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 13 July 2019, at 20:51. The setting was a farm and the surrounding farm community, where Lassie lived with her fathers name is Paul, and his son Timmy is the main human protagonist. | Accompanied by Wally Whyton (pictured below right) and Muriel Young (pictured at left), Willum (who was a proper little know-all) built up quite a following . It aired on ABC and featured puppets that were operated by actors to make them move. The Phil Silvers Show (1955-1959) TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family 8.4 The Honeymooners: Surprisingly timeless. When members of the previous generation were children, TV shows only aired on saturday morning, and seldomly on weeknights, leaving the rest of someones time spent playing outdoors. The 70s was a strange time. The Lone Ranger, Rin-Tin-Tin, and The Roy Rogers Show, emphasized the Wild, Wild, West, while shows such as The Little Rascals, Howdy Doody, and others focused on slapstick comedy. KNBH. It also gave us the famous Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does whatever a spider can theme song, which is gift enough. Info. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Not very dissimilar toThe Beatles animated series, with Michael and his brothers getting involved in all sorts of adventures and trying not to get mobbed by the fans. Popular cartoon series thats a parody of Superman with Wally Cox voicing both the title character and his alter-ego, Shoeshine Boy. 1 9 5 5 - 1 9 6 6 (UK). Like many of the Krofft efforts, verysurreal, driving home therealmeaning behind the name of the show. Starting as a small block on Saturday mornings, the idea has transformed into something extremely widespread, with the emergence of channels exclusively producing childrens content. But then, finally, we would be in front of the TV, probably still in PJs, armed with breakfast cereal and ready to watch. Andit had a 12-year run. The children's series Small Time was designed as Rediffusion's 15-minute slot for the under-fives and greeted a new arrival in Pussy Cat Willum, a glove puppet devised and animated by Janet Nicholls.. This hour-long show was split in two, dealing with the ultra-powerful ant of the title and the superspy squirrel. Disney now air shows Dog With A Blog, Jessie, Liv and Maddie, Austin & Ally, and others, while Nickelodeon currently airs Spongebob Squarepants, and The Fairly Oddparents, along with new shows Breadwinners, The Thundermans, and Max & Shred. Creator Jay Ward was back with Rocky the Flying Squirrel, Bullwinkle J. Moose, Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale. Heres what we had:The Archie Show(1968-69),The Archie Comedy Hour(1969-70),Archies Funhouse(1970-71), which is probably the most memorable in that it had an audience of kids reacting to the show and a giant jukebox;Archies TV Funnies(1971-73),The U.S. of Archie(1974-76), and, finally,The New Archie and Sabrina Hour(1977-78). Almost all shows had a colorful host who assumed a persona, such as a cowboy/cowgirl, captain/skipper/commodore/admiral, jungle explorer, astronaut, king, princess, clown, sheriff/deputy/trooper, cop, firefighter, hobo/tramp, railroad engineer, magician, "cousin", "grandfather" or "uncle", whose role was not only to be the "DJ" for syndicated The approach was similar to the one taken byThe Banana Splits, only there were no live action segments. The 1950s saw some of the most innovative and creative childrens television shows ever to air on TV. In the 1950s, when most of our grandparents were children, they most likely would have watched shows like The Adventures of Superman, Howdy Doody, and The Cisco Kid, which usually aired on Saturday mornings. Besides Gumby, the show featured his pony pal Pokey, the Blockheads, etc. But we digress. Almost all shows had a colorful host who assumed a persona, such as a cowboy/cowgirl, captain/skipper/commodore/admiral, jungle explorer, astronaut, king, princess, clown, sheriff/deputy/trooper, cop, firefighter, hobo/tramp, railroad engineer, magician, "cousin", "grandfather" or "uncle", whose role was not only to be the "DJ" for syndicated material (typically cartoons, although Westerns were more popular earlier on) but also to entertain, often with a live television studio audience of kids, during breaks. 22 min Zoo Quest 1954 - 63 This was Sir David Attenborough's first TV programme. BBC Children's TV flourished through the early 1950s, but the arrival of ITV in 1955 brought a new challenge. | . Your email address will not be published. But the plan backfired, sealing the entrance forever. Characters are Reed Richards (Mr. They consisted of a beagle named Fleegle, an ape named Bingo, a lion named Drooper and an elephant named Snorky. Hes also helped by other members of the community. A Acrobat Ranch Adventure Time (1958 TV series) The Adventures of Champion (TV series) Andy's Gang . With the 90s also came a new wave of television came: TV for teenagers. "The Tele-Comics (Series) (Vallee Video)". 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For a refresher course on many of those shows, please scroll down. One of the first shows geared specifically for kids, it enjoyed an extraordinary run of 13 seasons. I spent most of the week watching these shows, at least four hours a day. The 1950s saw some of the most innovative and creative children's television shows ever to air on TV. Pufnstuf, a walking and talking dragon. However, when their ships controls are damaged, they are unable to bring the two of them back to their exact time, so, instead, get involved in one wacky adventure in time after another. ), 1950s Childrens TV Shows that Changed the World. Kukla, Fran & Ollie. Lets take a look at these 10 of the best 1950s childrens TV shows that changed the world! The brainchild of Walt Disney, this was a kids variety show that gave the world Mouseketeers such as (of course) Annette Funicello, Bobby Burgess, Darlene Gillespie, Cubby OBrien and Karen Pendleton. But things got really bizarre from 1972 to 1974 with the spin-off Josie and the Pussycats in Outer Space. BEST CHILDREN'S SHOW - 1950. Each week was a new race in North America between 11 different race cars. Animation, Comedy, Family, TV-Y7 But can you argue against the merits of that concept when its name isScooby-Dooespecially if its been around for half a century? British actor Jack Wild plays Jimmy, a boy lured to a living island by an enchanted boat, which is being manipulated by Witchiepoo (Billie Hayes), who is desperate to get her hands on a magic flute that is in Jimmys hands. | They usually aired in the afternoon, around four oclock. 1950s TV Comedy and Children's Programs A Diamond Films 6.99K subscribers 109K views 6 years ago Take a peek at the comedy and children's programs that we watched during tv's golden age.. 1900s. Their mission: to bring the hope of a new future to mankind.. 90 min Underdog battled villains like Simon Bar Sinister and Riff Raff, and was constantly having to save this shows Lois Lane, Sweet Polly Purebread. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In the aftermath ofStar Wars success, Filmation put into production this series based on one of the characters that had inspired George Lucas to create his saga in the first place. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Shows such as The Mickey Mouse Club, Howdy Doody Show, Captain Kangaroo, Lassie, and more are not just a part of our childhood memoriesthey have left an indelible mark on American culture. Then pollution and waste began to take their toll. It ran for 104 episodes he died not long after it finished.. They actually managed to work well together unlike a lot of other series that had segments that just made no sense. There was also the rise of the superhero with adventures of not only the likes of Superman, Spider-Man, Batman, The Lone Ranger and Tarzan, but a whole wave of original creations (mostly from Hanna-Barbera), notably Frankenstein, Jr. and the Impossibles, Space Ghost and The Herculoids. Also in the 80s, the popularity of the sitcom blew up. 26 min The 1950s was the decade that made him famous, with his show first airing on NBC in 1954 and finishing its run two years later. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. Animation, Comedy, Family, From These Unforgettable Cartoons Which One Of These You Treasure The Most? Television shows that originated in other countries and only later aired in the United States should be removed from this category and its sub-categories. What's on TV & Streaming Top 250 TV Shows Most Popular TV Shows Browse TV Shows by Genre TV News India TV Spotlight. If you do not include both a first and a last name, The Chant reserves the right to not post your comment. Another kids show that was innovative in that, thanks to the clown makeup of the title character, it could be franchised out to local stations with different actors taking on the part of Bozo. The premise of this popular kids program is about cowboy puppet, Howdy Doody and his friends playing games in the Hee Haw set at the back of the theater. | Over the course of its run, it featured the following series:Dr. Shrinker(teenagers are shrunk by a mad scientist on an uncharted island and have to figure out how to survive),Electra Woman and Dyna Girl(a superhero show featuring a pre-soap operaDeidre HallandJudy Strangisas the title characters, at a time when prime time was offering shows likeThe Bionic WomanandWonder Woman),Wonderbug(teens discover when they attach a magic horn to their old dune buggy, it brings the vehicle to life),Magic Mongo(the wacky adventures of three teens who find and release a magic genie); andBigfoot and Wildboy(a kid abandoned in the forest is raised by Bigfoot no, seriously). My wings are like a shield of steel (though one time one of the bad guys responded, Yeah, but your head is like a marshmallow, before hitting him in the skull with a large mallet). Animation, Action, Adventure, TV-G Spawned a number of sequel series that took the Super Friends into the mid-1980s. The animation is more realistic as are the storylines, despite the fact they could delve into areas of sci-fi. There were live chimpanzees playing spies (Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp) and a family trying to survive among dinosaurs (Land of the Lost). The Mickey Mouse Club was the first childrens TV show to make it big in syndication. Inspired by Jonathan Swifts novelGulliver Travels, the show has Gary Gulliver, his father and their dog, Tagg, involved in a shipwreck. The feature films ABC and featured puppets that were operated by actors to make them move besides Gumby, Blockheads. 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