Clyde Frog Show facts for kids
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| Starring | Clyde Frog |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 28 |
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| Running time | 3 to 6 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Mississippi Authority for Educational Television (MAETV) |
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| Original network | PBS |
| Original release | 1970s |
The Clyde Frog Show was a fun television program for children. It first aired in the 1970s. The show was made by the Mississippi Authority for Educational Television (MAETV). In the show, puppets taught kids important lessons. The main character was Clyde Frog. He helped children learn about feeling good about themselves. The show also covered understanding emotions and having positive attitudes. There were 28 episodes in total.
Clyde Frog actually appeared before this show. He was first in another MAETV program. That show was called About Safety. In About Safety, puppets taught kids about being safe. They also shared tips on first aid. About Safety had 47 episodes. Both shows were very popular. MAETV shared them with TV stations across the United States.
What the Show Taught Kids
The Clyde Frog Show had clear goals. It wanted to help young children understand their feelings. It also aimed to help them deal with different situations. Each program started with a short play. This play showed typical events in a child's life. After the play, there was a talk show segment. All the puppet characters from the story appeared. They would discuss their feelings and what happened.
The show helped kids learn many things. For example, it taught healthy ways to show feelings. It also explained individual responsibility. This means how your actions affect yourself, your family, and your community. The show helped kids see what makes each person special. It also showed the importance of good friendships.
Episode Guide
The Clyde Frog Show had 28 episodes. Each episode was short, lasting 3 to 6 minutes. MAETV grouped the episodes by subject. Here are some of the topics covered:
- Big and Little – What Am I Good At? – Boys/Girls Are Supposed To...
- It Hurts to Be Left Out – What's So Funny? – Being Scared
- Clyde Stays Up Late – Dr. Frog's Birthday Present – Sincere Camera
- All by Myself – Keeping Up with Your Stuff – Cooperating
- Look What I Can Do! – Can't Do It Yet – Worrying
- Friends – Doing Things Right – Clyde's Dinner Party
- Making Decisions – Doing What You Think Is Right – Why Am I Punished?
- Suzy's Test – Max's Story – Mrs. Mulch's Story
- When Your Friend Moves Away – End-of-the-Year Blues – Clyde's Favorite Toy
- Putting It All Together
Clyde Frog in Other Shows
The character Clyde Frog became quite famous. He has appeared in several episodes of South Park. In South Park, Clyde Frog is a favorite stuffed toy. He belongs to the character Eric Cartman. Cartman often talks to Clyde Frog to help him think of ideas. However, new appearances of Clyde Frog in South Park are unlikely. The stuffed toy was "killed" in a 2011 episode. That episode was called "1%".
