Fortunately, we lived in Detroit and I got to watch this on CBC TV from Windsor, Ontario. Thanks for bringing back these good memories of my childhood!
@@schneegeist He was American-born Canadian so he had dual citizenship. Not that it matters, but we're both right. I did some research and learned the show was first produced in Wisconsin in 1953 then moved to Ontario in 1958. Jerome and Rusty's performer was Canadian, so I'm used to the Canadian version. I had no idea it originated in the states, though. Hmm...learn something new every day.
@@ThirdOfJune4444 How interesting. I used to feel so bad for him since he had no Wife or Children. I know he had Jerome & Rusty but sometimes I used to wonder if he was lonesome. Either way it really was a wonderful show.
In a very similar way to "Mr. Dressup" the shows started in the USA (FG in Wisconsin), and both stars were American born that found more success in Canada when both shows moved to the GWN.
Wow, I watched this as a child in the 70s, I was born 1970... I had know idea how long this beautiful children's show had been on the air. It is amazing how much they stuck to the same format. Simply and elegantly arranged. ❤
My favourite line of all time from Friendly Giant was during the episode they were talking about dolls and Jerome the Giraffe said "It isn't very often that you will find a Giant, a rooster and a giraffe talking about dolls."
Such a simple concept . Three guys just chatting calmly about books and stories and the simple things in life. And the drawbridge always going up and down to the lilting recorder music playing the same tune. So reassuring for the children watching.
That is when I used to watch it and that was my favorite part too, along with the cow jumpin' over the moon at the end of the show. Born in the end of 1961, and it was my favorite show at age of 4/5 years old. I still remembered the intro tune to this very day and I finally looked the show up on Y-tube tonight, not actually expecting it to be on here.
I don't understand it because I used to love The Friendly Giant but didn't care at all for Capetian Kangaroo. Thanks for posting this early 60's one, just the time frame I was looking for when I used to watch it. I only watched it until around 6 when we moved from northern Maine to upstate NY. Wasn't available in NY I guess.
I had no idea until I was an adult that Bob Keeshan got his start as Clarabelle on Howdy Doody before doing Captain Kangaroo I almost fell out laughing on The Sopranos Flashback Scene where Johnny & Uncle Jr., get arrested as well as The Clown and the Cop screams "Get In The Van Clarabelle". Also I remember hearing Bob Keeshan narrating The Story about Simon the Boy who drew things and they came true.
Fortunately, we lived in Detroit and I got to watch this on CBC TV from Windsor, Ontario. Thanks for bringing back these good memories of my childhood!
Growing up in Detroit I watched this gentle, lovely show on CKLW-TV Windsor. They certainly understood children’s love of fantasy.
I wasn't done watching until the cow jumped over the moon. ❤
You'd Like That Part About That Cow And The Moon From A Nursery Rhyme Hey Diddle Diddle, Do You?
We always waited for the cow, too! ❤
Me too ❤
The racking chair and the double goodbye at the end. I miss this show, so pure and wholesome. ❤
This is a Canadian gem! Thank you for sharing this. Makes me proud to be Canadian.
He was American. Not that it matters.
@@schneegeist He was American-born Canadian so he had dual citizenship. Not that it matters, but we're both right. I did some research and learned the show was first produced in Wisconsin in 1953 then moved to Ontario in 1958. Jerome and Rusty's performer was Canadian, so I'm used to the Canadian version. I had no idea it originated in the states, though. Hmm...learn something new every day.
@@ThirdOfJune4444 How interesting. I used to feel so bad for him since he had no Wife or Children. I know he had Jerome & Rusty but sometimes I used to wonder if he was lonesome. Either way it really was a wonderful show.
In a very similar way to "Mr. Dressup" the shows started in the USA (FG in Wisconsin), and both stars were American born that found more success in Canada when both shows moved to the GWN.
My favourite show when I was little. I loved when Friendly visited the farm. Such a wonderful show for kids.
Me too and I actually cried when he died in real life.
Wow, I watched this as a child in the 70s, I was born 1970...
I had know idea how long this beautiful children's show had been on the air.
It is amazing how much they stuck to the same format.
Simply and elegantly arranged. ❤
My favourite line of all time from Friendly Giant was during the episode they were talking about dolls and Jerome the Giraffe said "It isn't very often that you will find a Giant, a rooster and a giraffe talking about dolls."
I loved this show and remember crying one morning as it ended..... I didn't want Friendly to go.....
My favorite tv show when I was 4/5 years old in mid 60's.
I loved watching this show when I was little.
My favorite show growing up in the 70’s. What a blast from the past!
I used to watch this about 1968-72. I always felt a little bit sad watching these... I don't know why...
These are the episodes I remember, as a baby boomer!! Wonderful show!!!
I loved the music at the end of each episode…
Such a simple concept . Three guys just chatting calmly about books and stories and the simple things in life. And the drawbridge always going up and down to the lilting recorder music playing the same tune. So reassuring for the children watching.
I just vaguely remember this childrens show I was not yet in Kindergarten
Me too.
Loved this!
Originally a tv show in Wisconsin, the CBC hired him.
What I wanted to see most of all was the draw bridge opening. The mid 60's was a long time ago.
That is when I used to watch it and that was my favorite part too, along with the cow jumpin' over the moon at the end of the show. Born in the end of 1961, and it was my favorite show at age of 4/5 years old. I still remembered the intro tune to this very day and I finally looked the show up on Y-tube tonight, not actually expecting it to be on here.
Who remembers this show
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I don't understand it because I used to love The Friendly Giant but didn't care at all for Capetian Kangaroo. Thanks for posting this early 60's one, just the time frame I was looking for when I used to watch it. I only watched it until around 6 when we moved from northern Maine to upstate NY. Wasn't available in NY I guess.
I had no idea until I was an adult that Bob Keeshan got his start as Clarabelle on Howdy Doody before doing Captain Kangaroo I almost fell out laughing on The Sopranos Flashback Scene where Johnny & Uncle Jr., get arrested as well as The Clown and the Cop screams "Get In The Van Clarabelle". Also I remember hearing Bob Keeshan narrating The Story about Simon the Boy who drew things and they came true.
Once upon a better time....
I wonder how many children learned to play the recorder flute just so they could play this song.
Pleasant giant
Do You Have More Episodes Of The Friendly Giant In The 60s?
Gosh I’m verklempt.
That's some good kawfee tawk!
Early one morning...
This is the youngest I've ever seen him.
Is there an airdate for this episode? I own a 16-millimeter kinescope of an episode from around 1958.