A Day with Doodles facts for kids
A Day With Doodles was an American children's TV show that first aired in 1964. It was shown across many different TV stations, not just one main channel.
What Was the Show About?
The show starred a funny actor named Doodles Weaver. He played the main character in short, silly stories. These stories were full of slapstick humor, which means lots of physical comedy like tripping, falling, and funny accidents. Doodles Weaver would often get into all sorts of mix-ups and things would go wrong for him.
Each story had Doodles Weaver wearing different costumes. A narrator would describe what was happening, often saying things like, "Today we are a movie producer..." This made it feel like the audience was part of the adventure.
How Did TV Shows Work Back Then?
In the 1960s, many local TV stations had their own "kiddie show" programs. These shows would combine different things:
- They would show cartoons that were sent to them from other companies.
- They would also show live-action segments, like A Day With Doodles, that were also sent to them.
- The local station would then add their own parts, like a host in the studio, games, or interviews. This created a unique show for their local viewers.
A Day With Doodles was made to be one of these "nationally syndicated" segments. This means it was produced once and then sold to many different TV stations all over the country to use in their local programs.
Who Was Doodles Weaver?
Doodles Weaver was a well-known American actor and comedian. He was famous for his funny voices and his ability to make people laugh with his physical comedy. He appeared in many movies and TV shows throughout his career, but A Day With Doodles was a special show where he was the main star of these short, funny adventures.
