A Zipper For Pee-Wee Herman
A Zipper for Pee-Wee Herman
Ethel O' Grady
History of Television
December 3, 1996
Leaders in childrens television are and always have been concerned about
what programs actually make it on the air. Most early programming for children
of school age in the 1950's was the western program. Another type was the
science-fiction thriller which tended to be based on hero's from the radio,
comics, and films. However, a favorite of the youngest audience was the
children's equivalent of the variety show. This usually contained circus,
puppet, and/or animal segments. "Super Circus", which aired in 1949, consisted
of music, circus acts, animals, and of course, clowns.
In 1952, yet another type of program came about which reached a very
similiar audience as the circus variety shows. It was called "The Ding Dong
School". The Ding Dong School offered the conversation, low-key instruction,
commercials, and entertainment of Miss. Frances, a professional teacher.
With......
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