Howdy Doody: Summary
SUMMARY
- Originally on:NBC
- Status:Ended
- Premiered:December 27, 1947
- Last Aired:September 30, 1960
"Say kids, what time is it? It's Howdy Doody time!"
These lines were heard at the beginning of The Howdy Doody Show, which aired from 1947-1960. Originally called Puppet Playhouse Theater, the series laid the groundwork for future children's programming and was the first program to air five times a week on a regular basis.
Buffalo Bob Smith hosted the show, and Howdy Doody and the gang entertained the kids in the Peanut Gallery. Also featured were popular characters Phineas T. Bluster (the Mayor of Doodytown), Clarabell the Clown, Princess Summerfall Winterspring, and Chief Thunderthud. "Say kids, what time is it? It's Howdy Doody time!"
These lines were heard at the beginning of The Howdy Doody Show, which aired from 1947-1960. Originally called Puppet Playhouse Theater, the series laid the groundwork for future children's programming and was the first program to air five times a week on a regular basis.
Buffalo Bob Smith hosted the show,...
These lines were heard at the beginning of The Howdy Doody Show, which aired from 1947-1960. Originally called Puppet Playhouse Theater, the series laid the groundwork for future children's programming and was the first program to air five times a week on a regular basis.
Buffalo Bob Smith hosted the show, and Howdy Doody and the gang entertained the kids in the Peanut Gallery. Also featured were popular characters Phineas T. Bluster (the Mayor of Doodytown), Clarabell the Clown, Princess Summerfall Winterspring, and Chief Thunderthud. "Say kids, what time is it? It's Howdy Doody time!"
These lines were heard at the beginning of The Howdy Doody Show, which aired from 1947-1960. Originally called Puppet Playhouse Theater, the series laid the groundwork for future children's programming and was the first program to air five times a week on a regular basis.
Buffalo Bob Smith hosted the show,...
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- Dayton AllenPierre the Chef
- Carl HarmsAssistant Puppeteer
- Lewis AndersonClarabell the Clown
- Bobby NicholsonClarabell the Clown
- Judy TylerPrincess Summerfall Winterspring
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USER REVIEWS
- The Bottom Line: "Before my time"04/25/06 07:05am | report abuse
Was way to much my time!! ...Continue »
- The Bottom Line: "Complete waste of time"02/02/06 01:26pm | report abuse
I wish i could just burn my eyes. ...Continue »
- The Bottom Line: "Trendsetter"11/22/05 07:03pm | report abuse
This show can only truly be appreciated if examined in its own time period. ...Continue »
- The Bottom Line: "Bring it back!"07/06/05 09:31pm | report abuse
Love that show i want it back on tv because it's howdy doody time it's howdy doody time. ...Continue »
Show Score
6.8
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5 Reviews
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