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1. Gene London Show (1959–1977)
60 min | Family
Gene London hosted a local children's program every Saturday morning in Philadephia Pa.
Stars: Roberto Lombardi, Gene London, Ed Spinelli
Votes: 49
2. Chief Halftown (1951–1999)
30 min | Family
Chief Halftown hired one of his close and personal friends, Horace Hoffman, to make his Indian headdress and wardrobe. Horace was from Reading, Pa. They had become friends after having The ... See full summary »
Stars: Blaze Kelly Coyle, Larry Ferrari, Chief Traynor Ora Halftown, Michelle Krupa
Votes: 18
3. Romper Room (1953–1994)
60 min | Family
A 1953 -1994 children's T.V. show that used hosts, puppets, games, music, short cartoons, and educational segments to teach a variety of subjects to preschool children.
Stars: Sally Claster Gelbard, Molly McCloskey, Bruce Edward Hall, Nancy Claster
Votes: 205
4. The Uncle Al Show (1950–1985)
55 min | Family
A local Cincinnati TV show that ran until 1985, the longest local show in TV history. Musician and artist Al Lewis hosted the show "The Corner Drug Store." He would draw pictures and play ... See full summary »
Stars: Mike Tangi, Janet Green, Bob Shreve, Colin Male
Votes: 17
5. Captain 11 (1955–1996)
30 min | Family
The children's television show was produced locally at KELO-TV in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. As Captain 11, Dave Dedrick introduced cartoons and interviewed children in the studio. The show also featured games and contests.
Stars: Dave Dedrick, Scott Tomjack
Votes: 11
6. Here's Geraldine (1957–1965)
30 min | Comedy
Here's Geraldine (1957) is a children's show that was a half-hour long. It debated on 22, April 1957. It was broadcast weekdays. Monday through Friday on WBKB-Channel 7. Here puppets were ... See full summary »
Stars: Rosemarie 'Bud' Stewart, Jim Stewart
7. Captain Sacto (1957–1963)
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Captain Sacto was a 1950's and 60's childrens' show hosted by Harry Martin as Captain Sacto, for KCRA Channel 3 Sacramento, California (USA) showing such animated show like "Crusader Rabbit).
Star: Harry Martin
Votes: 14
8. WOW! (1980–1987)
Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A local children's show hosted by Dick Dyszel as "Captain 20", aired on WDCA-TV Channel 20, Washington D . C., between 1980 and April 1987.
Star: Richard Dyszel
9. Wonderama (1955–1987)
Family
It was a children's variety show on every Sunday. It had a live children's audience and it was on Channel 5 in New York, which was WNEW, a local station before FOX. Sandy Becker was the ... See full summary »
Stars: Pat Meikle, Sonny Fox, David Osmond, Lexi Walker
Votes: 107
10. Baron and His Buddies (1962–1967)
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
"Baron and His Buddies" was a hosted horror movie show with Mike Price as "Baron Daemon", screened on weekday afternoons, around 4:00-5:00pm on WNYS-TV Channel 9, Syracuse, New York from 1962 until 1967.
Stars: Mike Price, Dennis Calkins, Bill Eadie
11. Sense and Nonsense (1951–1954)
30 min | Game-Show
A game show in which children had to identify objects using their senses. Broadcast in New York City by DuMont flagship station WABD-TV.
Stars: Bob Kennedy, Peggy O'Hara
12. Fun Farm (1958–1960)
30 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
A hosted children's show with Mary Ellen screening on WSPD Channel 13 in Toledo, Ohio from 1952-1954, with the show continuing with a new host until 1960.
Stars: Mary Ellen, Dick Beach
13. Bozo's Big Top (1970–1974)
Animation, Comedy, Family
A hosted children's circus show with Tom Matzell as "Bozo" and Gene Sanocki as "Professor Tweetyfoofer" on WSMW-TV, Channel 27, in Worcester, Massachusetts between 1970-1974.
Stars: Tom Matzell, Gene Sanocki
14. Wonder House (1948)
Comedy
Wonder House has the honor of being one of the first WGN programs to be in the line up of its first day of broadcasting on April 6, 1948. Wonder House, an hour long show, was kind of a "... See full summary »
Stars: Dick Baker, Art Nelson
15. Kids' Break (1980–1987)
Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A local children's show hosted by a big green puppet, Howard Huge. Howard hosted a series of short mini-programs. The show aired on WDCA-TV Channel 20, Washington D . C., between June 1980 and May 1987.
16. Bozo's Circus (1961–1980)
Family
Children would go home from school at noon to have lunch and watch the show. They had a terrific band and funny skits with several clowns. In addition, the audience was entertained by stand alone circus acts from time to time.
Stars: Bob Bell, Roy Brown, Frazier Thomas, Marshall Brodien
Votes: 124
17. Bozo the Clown (III) (1959–1962)
30 min | Family
Bozo The Clown entertains kids.
Stars: Willard Scott, Jorga Caye, Rae Sunshine Lee, Herbert L. Becker
Votes: 58
18. The Bozo Show (1982–1994)
TV-G | Family
Stars: Herbert L. Becker, Leah Stanko Mangum, Frazier Thomas, Bob Bell
Votes: 86
20. Bozo's Circus (1971–1977)
Animation, Comedy, Family
A children's hosted circus show aired on WDCA-TV Channel 20, Washington D . C., Mondays to Fridays from 30 August 1971 to 19 August 1977, with host "Bozo, the World's Most Famous Clown" played by John Alexi and then Dick Dyszel.
Stars: John Alexi, Richard Dyszel
22. Bozo's Big Top (1966– )
TV-G | 30 min | Family
Stars: Frank Avruch, Carl Carlsson, Ruth Carlsson, Caroll Spinney
Votes: 23
23. The Bozo Super Sunday Show (1994–2001)
120 min | Family
Final incarnation of WGN-TV's popular children's program, which featured songs, skits, games, educational segments and other activities featuring Bozo the Clown as host.
Stars: Joey D'Auria, Robin Eurich, Andy Mitran, Roy Brown
Votes: 57
24. Bozo's Circus (1951– )
A TV circus in which Bozo the Clown is the emcee.
Stars: Pinto Colvig, Syd Saylor, Mark Anthony, Arthur LaRue
25. Bozo the Clown (1966–1967)
Family
Stars: Sherman 'Big Train' Bergman, Wayne Heller, Tonja James, Harvey R. Steckler
27. The Clubhouse Gang (1955–1957)
Comedy, Family
Stars: Joe Bolton, Matthew 'Stymie' Beard, George 'Spanky' McFarland, Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer
32. The Lorenzo Show (1962– )
Family
Children's show about a tramp named Lorenzo.
Stars: Gerry Wheeler, Bud Smith
33. The Soupy Sales Show (1953– )
30 min | Comedy, Family
Saturday morning comedy for all ages brought to you by comic Soupy Sales and his friends Black Tooth, White Fang and Pookie. Largely one-set production relied heavily on cuts to old film ... See full summary »
Stars: Soupy Sales, Clyde Adler, Frank Nastasi, Jessica Biscardi
Votes: 169
34. The Shrimpenstein Show (1967)
Animation, Comedy, Drama
A hosted horror kids show from KHJ Channel 9, Los Angeles, California, USA screened from 1967-1968; with Gene Moss as Dr. Rudolph Von Schtick and Shrimpenstein voiced by Jim Thurman.
Stars: Gene Moss, Jim Thurman
Votes: 11
35. The Wallace and Ladmo Show (1954–1989)
30 min | Comedy, Family
"The Wallace and Ladmo Show", the longest-running same-cast kids' show in television history, featured sharply observed comedy skits that satired popular films, television shows and music ... See full summary »
Stars: Mike Condello, Cathy Dresbach, Harry Florian, Dan Horn
Votes: 133
36. Time for Beany (1949–1954)
15 min | Family
Time for Beany was an American television series, with puppets for characters, which aired locally in Los Angeles starting in 1949 and nationally (via kinescope) on the improvised Paramount... See full summary »
Stars: Daws Butler, Stan Freberg, Walker Edmiston, Joan Gardner
Votes: 69
37. Lew King Rangers (1951– )
30 min | Family
Lew King was an after school children's show. Skits, birthday parties, entertainment locally produced by a Phoenix station. Wayne Newton got his start singing on the program.
Stars: Teri Brown, Wayne Newton
38. Al Alberts Showcase (1962–1994)
Family
Al Alberts showcase was a local variety show, which, also, featured young performers, called "the teeny boppers." One of the most notable was a very young Joey Lawrence.
Stars: Blaze Kelly Coyle, Selina J. Taylor
39. Major Astro (1960–1973)
Action, Adventure, Family
"Major Astro" was a local afternoon children's television show in Wichita, Kansas, played by Tom Leahy, Jr. as "Major Astro".
Star: Tom Leahy
Votes: 7
40. Billy Barty's Big Top (1963–1967)
Talk-Show
Billy Barty's Big Top was a local children's variety series that appeared in the Southern California area. Barty hosted the show dressed as a ringmaster who entertained children in the audience.
Stars: Billy Barty, Dian Van Patten, Steven Solomon, Rob Leicester Wagner
Votes: 20
41. Major Astro (1985–1989)
Action, Adventure, Family
"Major Astro" was a local afternoon children's television show in Kansas, played by Tom Leahy as "Major Astro".
Star: Tom Leahy
42. The Children's Corner (1955–1961)
30 min | Family
The Children's Corner" was a live, weekday afternoon program on WQED-TV written by Mr. Rogers and host Josie Carey.
Stars: Fred Rogers, Josie Carey
Votes: 36
43. Sam and Friends (1955–1961)
Not Rated | 5 min | Family
Early showcase of Jim Henson's puppet characters.
Stars: Jim Henson, Jane Henson, Jerry Juhl, Paul Frees
Votes: 167
44. Captain Z-Ro (1955–1956)
30 min | Sci-Fi
From his secret laboratory, Captain Z-Ro and his associates use their time machine, the ZX-99, to learn from the past and plan for the future.
Stars: Roy Steffens, Bruce Haynes, Jack Cahill, Richard Glyer
Votes: 66
45. Boomtown (1956–1974)
Family, Western
Boomtown was a children's television show that ran, on WBZ Channel 4 in Boston, for eighteen years. The host was Rex Trailer. It featured songs, rope tricks, cartoons and a weekly "wanted ... See full summary »
Stars: Brina, Bill O'Brien, Terrence Currier, Rex Trailer
Votes: 24
46. Captain Jet and the Little Rascals (1956–1957)
Family, Fantasy
Stars: Dorothy DeBorba, Bill Hollingsworth, Dal McKennon, The Little Rascals
49. Captain Video and His Cartoon Rangers (1956– )
30 min | Action, Animation, Family
Captain Video, late of the expansive and immensely popular TV science-fiction series "Captain Video and His Video Rangers", addressed the audience from his secret mountain headquarters to ... See full summary »
Star: Al Hodge
Votes: 20
50. Garfield Goose and Friends (1952–1976)
Family
One of the best children's shows ever. Garfield Goose was the self-proclaimed "King of the United States". His front man, Frazier Thomas would translate whatever any of the hand puppets "... See full summary »
Star: Frazier Thomas
Votes: 62
51. Jabberwocky (1974–1978)
Family
Jabberwocky featured real actors and puppets and various interstitial cartoons.
Stars: Peter Johnson, Robert Prosky, Tucker Smallwood, Carl Thoma
Votes: 24
52. Susan's Show (1957–1958)
30 min | Family
This half hour children's show was about a young girl named Susan and her pet terrier Rusty. Each show they would travel to a magical place called "Wonderville". By saying out loud; "I wish... See full summary »
Stars: Susan Heinkel, John Coughlin, Rusty
Votes: 15
53. Rocketship 7 (1962–1993)
The weekly children's show was televised live on weekday mornings at WKBW, Buffalo, New York. The show used the guise of an astronaut (Dave Thomas) and his robot, "Promo the Robot", taking ... See full summary »
Star: Dave Roberts
Votes: 40
54. The Mighty Hercules (II) (1963)
Animation, Action, Family
"The Mighty Hercules" was a hosted children's cartoon show with John Zacherle as "Zacherley" on WPIX-TV, Channel 11, New York City, New York in 1963.
Star: John Zacherle
55. Cartoon Express (1954–1966)
60 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
"Cartoon Express" was a train-themed kids' show hosted every weekday afternoon by "Engineer Bill" Stulla on KHJ Channel 9, in Los Angeles.
Stars: R. Christian Anderson, Jackie Belinda Brooks, Steve McMullen, Bill Stulla
Votes: 17
56. The Adventures of Salty and Friends (1960–1967)
60 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A hosted children's show with Dick Beach as "Salty, The Clown" and Jerry Carr as "Captain Cotton" screen on WSPD-TV, Channel 13 Toledo, Ohio between 1960-1967.
Stars: Dick Beach, Jerry Carr
57. Crash Corrigan's Ranch (1950– )
30 min | Family, Music, Western
Children's variety show in a western setting featuring music and skits.
Star: Ray Corrigan
58. Tinker's Workshop (1954–1959)
60 min | Family
Stars: Henry Burbig, Dom DeLuise, Robert Keeshan, Gene London
59. The Checkers & Pogo Show (1967–1982)
60 min | Family
Stars: Fred Ball, Jerry Cox, Jim Demarest, Dave Donnelly
Votes: 11
61. Janie (1963–1986)
30 min | Family, Animation
Singing cowboy with dog Tumble Weed And the singing biscuit sourdough
Stars: Janie Woods Hodges, Bob Glaze, Matt Hodges, Richard Lugar
Votes: 14
62. Zoo Parade (1950–1957)
30 min | Family
This Sunday afternoon show was about animals and their behavior. From 1950 to 1955, the show was broadcast from the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, Illinois. From 1955 to 1957, the show originated from various zoos in the United States.
Stars: Marlin Perkins, Jim Hurlbut, Don Herbert, Lear Grimmer
Votes: 16
63. The Major Mudd Show (1961–1975)
Animation, Family, Sci-Fi
"The Major Mudd Show" was a hosted children's show with Edward Thomas McDonnell as Major Mudd; screened on WNAC-TV Channel 7, Boston, Massachusetts from 1961 to 1975.
Star: Ed T. McDonnell
Votes: 26
64. Wunda Wunda (1953–1972)
Family
Wunda Wunda is the name of an early children's television series that aired in Seattle, Washington on KING TV channel 5 between 1953 and 1972. It starred Ruth Prins as Wunda Wunda, who read... See full summary »
Star: Ruth Prins
Votes: 15
66. J.P. Patches (1958–1981)
Family
This Seattle-based childrens' TV show detailed the adventures of Julius Pierpont (J.P.) Patches, who lived in a shack at - and was mayor of - the city dump. It ran from 1958 to 1981.
Stars: Chris Wedes, Jack Armstrong, Don Einarsen, Cy Flory
Votes: 84
67. The Merry Mailman (1950–1956)
Family
"The Merry Mailman" was a children's television show that ran locally in the New York City metro area.
Stars: Ray Heatherton, Celeste Holm, Red Buttons
68. The Three Stooges Show (1960–1972)
TV-G | 90 min | Comedy, Family
Television airings of the classic shorts featuring the crazy trio.
Stars: Larry Vincent, Curley Myers, Hal Fryar
Votes: 1,310
69. The Magic Cottage (1949–1955)
A well-received children's series that was broadcast live from New York City.
Stars: Pat Meikle, Don Hastings, Ruth White, Martin Balsam
Votes: 27
70. The Space Explorers Club (1961– )
Screenings of educational and/or fiction/nonfiction films pertaining to space exploration and related concepts.
Star: Al Hodge
71. Kartoon Klub (1953–1956)
60 min | Family
Stars: Shari Lewis, Lamb Chop, Charlie Horse, Hush Puppy
72. Super Adventure Theater (1959–1967)
Action, Adventure, Family
A hosted Saturday and Sunday morning movie show for kids aired on WOR-TV Channel 9 New York Theater from 1959 to 1967; hosted by Claude Kirchner.
Star: Claude Kirchner
74. Blinky's Fun Club (1958–1998)
Family
Blinky's Fun Club was a children's television program blending such elements as vaudeville, puppetry, and animation with a live audience. It aired in Colorado Springs, Colorado from 1958-1966 and then in Denver, Colorado from 1966-1998.
Star: Russell Scott
75. The Candy Apple News Company (1979–1981)
60 min | Family
Stars: Mary Margaret Myers, Matt Robinson
Votes: 10
76. Captain Chesapeake (1971–1990)
Captain Chesapeake was a morning and afternoon children's show on WBFF (channel 45) in Baltimore, Maryland hosted by George A. Lewis who portrayed "Captain Chesapeake".
Stars: George A. Lewis, Jimmy Uhrin, Anna Cosby
Votes: 12
77. Chic-a-Go-Go (1996– )
30 min | Family, Music
The show invites members of the public to participate in recordings at CAN-TV studios. A typical episode features dancing to prerecorded music, as well as musical guests lip syncing to ... See full summary »
Stars: Mia Park, Jake Austen, Jimmy Lynch, Justin Thaler
78. Commander Tom Show (1965–1991)
Family
The Commander Tom Show was a Buffalo, New York market show--outside airings were very seldom. It consisted of interstitial segments with Tom Jolls--the host of the show and also a Buffalo, ... See full summary »
Stars: Tom Jolls, Tim Warchocki
Votes: 60
79. Diver Dan (I) (1961)
7 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Dan explores a magical undersea world "peopled" by talking fish and ruled by a beautiful and wise mermaid. Much of the drama is fueled by the nefarious Baron Barracuda and his henchfish ... See full summary »
Stars: Allen Swift, Frank Freda, Hal Tunis, Suzanne Turner
Votes: 98
81. Gigglesnort Hotel (1976– )
30 min | Family
The misadventures of a hotel's unusual staff and residents.
Star: Bill Jackson
Votes: 91
83. Hickory Hideout (1981–1991)
30 min | Comedy, Family
Stars: Kathryn Hahn, Wayne S. Turney, Cassie Wolfe, Zachary Diggs
Votes: 16
84. Hot Fudge Show (1974– )
30 min | Comedy, Family
Weekly children's program featuring actors and puppets in a series of comedy sketches and educational segments.
Stars: Arte Johnson, Ron Coden, Larry Santos
Votes: 54
85. The Magic Window (1951–1994)
Family
An American children's television program broadcast on ABC affiliate WOI-TV in Ames, Iowa from 1951 to 1994.
Stars: Fred Kalamaja, Craighton Knau, Joy Munn, Betty Lou Varnum
86. In the Park (1951–1953)
60 min | Family
A elderly gentleman occupies a favorite park bench, making friends with a cadre of puppet animals, sharing grandfatherly advice and enjoying their youthful outlook on life.
Stars: Mary Ritts, Paul Ritts, Bill Sears
87. Ding Dong School (1952–1956)
30 min | Family
This educational program for children was seen daily.
Stars: Frances Horwich, Fran Allison
Votes: 41
88. Sandy Dreams (1948–1951)
30 min | Family, Fantasy
Stars: Rose Marie Iannone, Arlene Gray, Patricia Iannone, Richard Beymer
89. Kukla, Fran and Ollie (1947–1957)
15 min | Family, Comedy
Some semi-strange lady with a couple of puppets talks about stuff. One of the puppets is a dinosaur or dragon, and the other is something else.
Stars: Kukla, Burr Tillstrom, Ollie, Fran Allison
Votes: 144
90. The Sandy Becker Show (1955– )
60 min | Comedy
This was a children's show which I viewed as a child on a local channel in New York City. Becker was a comedian who portrayed various silly characters during the show, with some games and cartoons thrown in.
Star: Sandy Becker
Votes: 58
91. Choose Up Sides (1953–1956)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Children's game show featuring two teams competing against each other.
Stars: Don Pardo, Roger Peterson, Tommy Tompkins, Gene Rayburn
Votes: 15
93. Dusty's Treehouse (1968–1980)
30 min | Family
A live action series featuring "Dusty" and his puppet friends as they embark on their weekly adventures. Periodic guests also show up.
Stars: Tom Logan, Stu Rosen, Peter R.J. Deyell, Richmond Shepard
Votes: 24
94. Time for Joya! (1970–1982)
Family
"Time For Joya", later retitled "Joya's Fun School",was an African-American children's series that was produced and broadcasted by WPIX-TV 11 out of New York City. The series premiered in ... See full summary »
95. The Patchwork Family (1972–1973)
60 min | Family
Stars: Carol Corbett, Cary Antebi, John Canemaker, Joanna Pang
Votes: 22
96. Popeye and Friends (1976–1988)
Animation, Family
Host Tom Hatten introduces vintage Popeye cartoons, dressed fitfully in a sailor's suit.
Stars: Tom Hatten, Edwin McCormick
Votes: 88
97. Starstuff (1980– )
30 min | Sci-Fi, Family
An early '80s Saturday morning live-action T.V. show. Chris, a ten-year-old boy, while playing with his home-made computer in his bedroom, accidentally taps into a computer belonging to ... See full summary »
Stars: Todd Porter, Johanna Hickey, Margaret Hunt, Johnnie Hobbs Jr.
Votes: 16
98. Big Top (1950–1957)
60 min | Family
Stars: Jack Sterling, Dan Lurie, Ed McMahon, Chris Keegan
Votes: 19
99. Action in the Afternoon (1953– )
30 min | Western
Singing cowboy Jack Valentine rode the range in Huberle, Montana with the sheriff; Kate, the editor and publisher of the newspaper; and Ozzie, Jack's dense partner.
Stars: Barry Cassell, Harriss Forrest, Jack Valentine, John Zacherle
Votes: 15
100. Gismo Goodkin Show (1950–1951)
Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A children's show with Danny Williams as "Spavinaw Spoofkin" - the Chief Spoof Spinner of Spoofkinland, that aired on WKY-TV Channel 4.
Star: Danny Williams
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