American Children's Television Programs

The ongoing saga of the Martin family and their beloved collie, Lassie.

A young boy and his talking dog learn lessons about life.

JOT was a bouncing dot that was sensitive to the inner thoughts and feelings of a child, and changed it's shape and color as it depicted the struggles represented by a child's conscience, such as joy and sadness. When it realigned itself with its inner standards, the dot reverted back to its perfect round shape. It also had a very expressive face which displayed emotion as well as moral turmoil.

A series of shorts illustrating various songs that teach multiplication tables, grammar, science, American history, computers, economics, and environmentalism.

An eccentric professor presents various stories from history.

A mystical Bible transports children into it to relive adventures from the Testaments.

Children's sitcom starring Colby the computer with a variety of music.

Miss Cathie is the host of this energetic half-hour for youngsters - and the young in heart - that employs original songs, puppetry, and live-action comedy sketches. Miss Cathie is often joined by her cohorts Jailhouse Joe and Boxcar Billy, and occasionally they hosted some episodes of "Kids Like You" by themselves. Other regulars included Boxcar Bertha; Beauticia, the beauty shop owner; Miss Agnes, who, it seemed, never had anything nice to say; Peachy, the Southern belle and her father, owner of the estate; Dixie, Pixie, the resident homemaker, and Le Doctaire, a nutty scientist. Puppet regulars included Betty Lou, Charlie Blue, Daisy, Grueney (who has a clutch of green hair), Jeremiah, Laura Lamb, Mr. Heart, Patty Sue, Penelope Turtle, Reggie, Rusty, Vinnie, and Violet, as well as bad guys Big John and Butch. Each episode revolved around a life lesson (e.g. avoiding temptation, not filling yourself with negative images and messages, using self-control, not running away from your problems) and challenged youngsters' thinking on how to solve each problem. The show was recorded mostly on location throughout Arkansas (the production company is based in Little Rock), although some episodes were taped in other locations around the country, such as in the Black Hills area of South Dakota and Mount Rushmore.

The Berenstain Bears, a family of bears, figure out life together, and with close friends and friendly neighbors, life is never boring. Inspired by the book series written by Stan and Jan Berenstain.

In the basement of the Muppets' home, three young Muppet monsters come up with things they would like to see on their own TV program. Most segments they show are animated genre spoofs.

An animated version of Jim Henson's classic series.

Pee-Wee Herman and his friends have wacky, imaginative fun in his unique playhouse.

The adorable residents of Sylvanian Village always have lots of fun with their friends and families!

Hello kitty is a little girl who loves her friends.

This series is intended to help Christian children grow in The Lord. It is about a normal boy and his imaginary friend, McGee and how they use The Bible to make it through the pitfalls of growing up.

A friendly, loveable puppet named Gerbert teaches children about making right choices and learn different lessons about life.

A kid and his robot friend present animated segments Fender Bender 500 and Monster Tails. When the show was reissued, two more segments were added - "Dino and the Cave Mouse" and "Undercover Elephant".

Learn to draw dragons, spaceships, koala bears, castles, mermaids, sharks and more with high-energy author/cartoonist/Emmy-winner Mark Kistler.

Bob the Tomato, Larry The Cucumber, and their friends teach Christian and Bible-based lessons in a fun way.

Dr. Cecilia and her assistant Mike discover a mammoth frozen in a glacier. After being defrosted, Phil narrates the tales of Cro, a cave boy who uses simple engineering and physics concepts to solve everyday problems.

Colorful costumed characters/animals in a fanciful rain forest. The shows teach children about growing up happily, healthy and wisely.

A wild talk show hosted by Stinky the Skunk and Jake the Polar Bear. Created by Jim Henson Company, it features animal guests, music, and fun. It's the furriest, most entertaining program in the animal kingdom.

A group of toys come alive while the children are away, having adventures and living life by a strict set of rules - first of which is "Never let the children know you can move."

This show was about the adventures of a talking tooth named Timmy and all his friends of Flossmore Valley as they go on adventures using their imaginations, which would usually have Timmy thwarting bad guys like the Cavity Goon and Ms. Sweetie or the Gingivitis Gang.

An extravagant universe containing a variety of notable characters featured in classic stories by Dr. Seuss in the form of puppetry.