1, 2, 3 Go! facts for kids
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Richard Thomas in the program's premiere.
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| Genre | Family |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Producer(s) | NBC Public Affairs |
| Running time | 30 Minutes (Inc. Adverts) |
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| Audio format | Mono |
| Original release | October 8, 1961 – May 27, 1962 |
1, 2, 3 Go! was a fun American children's TV show that aired from 1961 to 1962. It was hosted by Jack Lescoulie and featured Richard Thomas. The show also had other actors like Richard Morse and Joseph Warren in some episodes.
This educational show was about 30 minutes long. It was shown on the NBC television network. The show started with a catchy theme song that went like this:
- Wonder what it'll be today?
- What excitement is on its way?
- You can find out just by saying...
- 1, 2, 3 Go!
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What Was 1, 2, 3 Go! About?
Each episode of 1, 2, 3 Go! had a special topic. Richard Thomas would tell the story. The show explored different jobs and activities. It showed kids what it was like to be a firefighter, an astronaut, or even a trapeze artist.
Kids and Adults Working Together
A cool thing about the show was how it treated kids and adults. It showed them as equals. Sometimes, the child character was even in charge! For example, in one episode about movie special effects, Jack Lescoulie got "hit" by an arrow. Richard explained it was just a trick. But Jack was still worried! Richard then said, "Jack was getting worried about the arrow, but I told him to stop crying." This showed how kids could be smart and calm.
Special Episodes and Guests
The show sometimes had special guests. During Halloween in 1961, a TV host named Zacherley appeared. He was part of an episode that explored spooky haunted houses.
Production
The 1, 2, 3 Go! show was made by NBC Public Affairs. This part of NBC creates programs that inform and educate people.
