Product Details

• Actors: Bob Smith, Lew Anderson, Bobby Nicholson, Judy Tyler, Robert Keeshan
• Directors: Sandy Howard
• Writers: E. Roger Muir
• Producers: Edward Kean, Hal Schaffel, Martin Stone
• Format: Black & White, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Image Entertainment
• DVD Release Date: February 20, 2001
• Run Time: 119 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000056N9C
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #99,556 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Product Description

Image Entertainment is proud to present one of the true pioneers of early television--"The Howdy Doody Show!" Join Buffalo Bob, Clarabell, Mr. Bluster, Professor Whipporill and, of course, Howdy as they enjoy adventure after adventure while learning valuable life lessons. A magical show from a magical time; the Golden Age of Television comes to home video! "Andy Handy" (May 4, 1957) - Howdy and Buffalo Bob build a do-it-yourself soda fountain which they hope to sell to tycoon Andy Handy. "Easter" (April 13, 1957) - Buffalo Bob wants to color Easter eggs for the Easter bunny to hide. Mr. Bluster, not believing in the Easter bunny, sees a chance to make some money and buys all the eggs in town to sell to Buffalo Bob. "Mr. Bluster Up to His Old Tricks" (April 1, 1953) - Chief Thunderthud wants to be on "The Howdy Doody Show," but Buffalo Bob, the Princess, and Clarabell fear it's another one of Mr. Bluster's tricks. "Water Fountain" (May 4, 1957) - There's a new fountain in Doodyville. Clarabell throws a penny into it, thinking it's a wishing well. But Mr. Bluster takes it over and schemes to use it to make money.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Pleasant Surprise!, February 23, 2001

By	Richard Lindsay (Rochester, NY United States) - See all my reviews

I remember vaguely watching the Howdy Doody Show when I was a kid. I bought this DVD to see if the show was the way I remembered it and to see if my 2 and a half-year-old granddaughter would enjoy it. Well my granddaughter was fascinated and she kept asking me who the different characters were. Her favorite of course was Carabell the clown. The most fun part for me was the fact that this was live TV and there are many instances where things don't go exactly as planned. When the surprises happen it is fun to watch Buffalo Bob and Chief Thunderthud or Cornilus J Cob try and get through them. One example is when Thunderthud sprays himself with water and is blinded for a minute. The exchange between Buffalo Bob and the chief is classic. There are many such goofs that make this DVD enjoyable beyond the nostalgia aspect. The commercials during the show are also interesting. Wonder Bread goes from building strong bodies 8 ways in 1953 to building strong bodies 12 ways in 1957. If you watched the Howdy Doody show in the 50's or if you want an idea of what live children's television was like, you'll enjoy this DVD. I'm looking forward to getting the other three.

5.0 out of 5 stars Howdy Doody, December 22, 2008

By	Doug "Two Masters" (Texas) - See all my reviews

I am one who watched these programs on TV in the 1950's. These recordings are really great - just wish they were longer. If you liked the program, you will enjoy these DVD's.