1950s American Children's Television Series
26 entries in the 1950s American Children's Television Series compendium.
Boomtown (1956 TV series)Rex Trailer's western-themed children's show ran on WBZ-TV for 18 years.Captain 11Longest-running children's show hosted by a weatherman in Sioux Falls.Cartoon TeletalesLive storytelling with drawings and a live child audience.Casey Jones (TV series)A family-friendly Western about a legendary railroad engineer.Chief Halftown (TV program)A six-week series that ran for 49 years.Dennis the Menace (1959 TV series)A well-meaning boy and his long-suffering neighbor.Ding Dong SchoolThe nursery school of the air for preschoolers.Elmer the Elephant (TV series)A puppet elephant pranked his host on Chicago television.The Floppy ShowA beagle puppet who loved riddles and beeping noses.The Gabby Hayes ShowGabby Hayes hosted history stories and western film clips.Garfield Goose and FriendsA puppet king ruled Chicago children's television for two decades.Happy's PartyA puppet dog taught dental health and good citizenship on Pittsburgh television.Hardy Boys (Mickey Mouse Club serial)Two Hardy Boys serials aired on The Mickey Mouse Club.Howdy DoodyThe puppet who asked kids what time it was.Kukla, Fran and OllieUnscripted puppet show that charmed adults and children alike.Lassie (1954 TV series)A collie's adventures through farm, forest, and beyond.Leave It to BeaverThe misadventures of young Theodore 'Beaver' Cleaver and his family.Life with Snarky Parker (TV series)A puppet Western serial with no human cast.The Lorenzo ShowA mute tramp's daily quest for a lollipop.The Magic ClownA clown-hosted magic show that sold candy on TV.The Magic Cottage (TV series)A storybook world where drawings ripple into life.The Magic WindowA 43-year run of crafts and puppets on Iowa television.Mr. CartoonFrom steamboat captain to cartoon host in a grocery store.Mr. I. MaginationA live CBS children's show hosted by Paul Tripp.My Friend Flicka (TV series)A boy and his horse on the Wyoming frontier.J. P. PatchesSeattle's beloved clown who entertained two generations.
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