Cucumber (Canadian TV series) facts for kids
Cucumber was a fun and educational TV show from the 1970s. It was made by TVOntario, a public television station in Ontario, Canada. The show was so popular that it was shown again in the 1980s during the daytime for kids.
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What Was Cucumber About?
The show's name, Cucumber, was actually a clever acronym. It stood for Children's Underground Club of United Moose and Beaver for Enthusiastic Reporters.
Meet the Characters
The main characters were a human-sized moose and a beaver. The moose was played by Alex Laurier, who wore a costume. The beaver was played by Nikki Tilroe. They lived together in a cool treehouse.
Learning with Cucumber
The moose and beaver acted like amateur journalists. They would present different educational segments. These segments taught kids about many interesting topics. For example, they covered science or history. The show's lessons were connected to what kids learned in elementary school in Ontario. This meant that Cucumber could be used as a helpful teaching tool in classrooms.
Joining the Cucumber Club
Kids watching the show could become members of the "Cucumber Club." All they had to do was send in a story or some artwork to the show. The mailing address for the club was in Toronto.
Famous Guest Stars
Some very famous people appeared on Cucumber before they became huge stars!
- John Candy was a guest star. He played a character known as Weatherman.
- Martin Short also appeared on the show. He played a character called Smokey the Hare.
- A special interview featured a nine-year-old Jeff Healey. He later became a very famous musician.
