Product Details

• Format: DVD, NTSC, Full Screen, Color, Animated
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Number of discs: 4
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Run Time: 390.0 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000FNAMHS
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #215,641 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Davey and Goliath Vol. 1: Davey and Goliath®, the beloved stop-motion animated television series about a little boy Davey® and his talking dog Goliath®, was created in the 1960s and 1970s and has had a profound impact on millions of people around the world for more than 40 years. Now, we welcome these quirky, wholesome characters back into our lives on DVD! Relive your childhood memories! Produced by "Gumby" creators Art Clokey and Ruth Clokey Goodell, Davey and Goliath provides a welcome alternative to other children's programming. The series, newly refurbished and digitally restored for DVD, features moral themes, which today can be seen as timeless. This first Special 2-Disc Collector's Edition features the all-time classic episodes, "The Kite," "Finders Keepers," "Blind Man's Bluff," and "Stranded on an Island," plus the 30-minute special, "To The Rescue"! Davey and Goliath Vol. 2: "Davey and Goliath ® Volume 2: Learning About Caring For Others" is a delightful DVD collection of newly restored and enhanced episodes of the classic TV series. This second volume features the classic episodes: "The Zillion Dollar Combo", "Good Neighbor", "The Wild Goat", "Big Apple", "Ready or Not", and Kum Ba Ya". It also includes bonus features such as a trivia game and the 30-minute special, "Halloween Who-Dun-It?" Davey and Goliath Vol. 3: In this stop-action animated series, young Davey Hansen and his best friend (and dog) Goliath live ordianry suburban American lives. In each episode, Davey and Goliath experience some form of moral conflict either in themselves or in their friends. Drawing upon the guidance of his parents, his teachers, and his own religious beliefs, Davey doesn't always do the right thing, but he does always come away from the experience having learned valuable moral and life lessons.

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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I absolutely ADORE these DVD's!!!, January 6, 2007

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J. Kolmetz (Williamsville, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Davey and Goliath (3 pack) Volume 1-3 (DVD)

I'm sorry- I'm not a techie like the first reviewer... and while I remember these shows as a child, I did not buy them simply to walk down memory lane. I bought them for my own children, whom I hope will appreciate the slower pace and family-friendly themes, as well as the emphasis on God and Christian morals. Has anyone noticed that what's offered as steady children's fare on Cartoon Network, The Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, the WB, Fox Kids, and the like is absolute crap? Parents are either nonexistent, complete idiots, or live to make sure the world revolves around their precious progeny. The music is loud and the action is violent (who can forget the Power Puff Girls?), obnoxious, and in your face. No wonder kids turn out like they do. What's a parent to do? Well, for one, don't subscribe to cable TV. Then, only let your kids watch PBS Kids (Arthur, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George- need I say more?). THEN- think back to your own childhood and say "I wonder if such and such is on DVD yet??" That's how I came across Davey, and I am THRILLED with it! What a find! My 4 and 7 year old kids are addicted to it! I recommend this without reservation to ALL parents of young children. They may think it's boring at first, but they will come around. The stop-motion animation is charming and makes you want to watch for the sheer novelty of it. FIVE STARS! And to those giving it one star, I think they may be missing the point.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great wholesome cartoons with themes of the gospel., May 25, 2007

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String Sleights - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Davey and Goliath (3 pack) Volume 1-3 (DVD)

How refreshing it is to find some good Christian themed cartoons available. I remember enjoying these when I was a child, and now it is a pleasure to watch my daughters enjoy these same episodes. If you're unfamiliar with this series, they are done in claymation (animation with clay) like Gumby. I like them better than Jay Jay the Jetplane and Veggie Tales (although Veggie Tales has an awesome Christmas CD).

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Children's Show with Timeless Moral Themes!, January 18, 2011

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Healthy By Nature (Wadsworth/Sharon, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Davey and Goliath (3 pack) Volume 1-3 (DVD)

This is safe viewing for even the youngest toddlers and preschoolers, and is an exceptionally well-written children's collection, packed with timeless moral themes. There are many wonderful "takeaways" to be gleaned from the adventures of Davey and his big, goofy dog, Goliath -- humor, love, learning, music, friendship, simple examples of God's hand in our everyday life, honor, philanthropy, integrity, stewardship, servitude, and even some real-life lessons in the School of Hard Knocks.

I am no expert, but I believe this is what was commonly referred to as Claymation. Despite having originated in the 1960s, these renderings are of decent quality and have been very well received by my children. We have the set of four DVDs and enjoy watching them over and over again. In total among the four DVDs, there are (22) 15-minute episodes, and (4) 30-minute specials.

Highly recommended; watch them together and be blessed!