Howdy Doody

Howdy Doody (1947-1952)

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The 1st nationally televised American children's TV show and a prototype for what followed. Buffalo Bob Smith hosts, while his ventriloquist puppet, Howdy Doody, stars. This show was aired in front of the famous peanut gallery on the early days of American Television.

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April Fool's Day - Wing Ding
Season 2Episode 2030 min

April Fool's Day - Wing Ding

Apr 1, 1952

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E20April Fool's Day - Wing DingApr 1, 1952
S02E19Grandma Bluster's PictureNov 1, 1951
S02E18GazinkasOct 17, 1951
S02E17TententotubeOct 3, 1951
S02E16Lanky LouMay 2, 1951
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Cast

Robert Emil Schmidt

Robert Emil Schmidt

plays himself
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played by Robert Emil Schmidt
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Also known as

  • The Howdy Doody Show
  • Puppet Playhouse
  • The Buffalo Bob Show
  • ハウディ・ドゥーディ (Japan)

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