Dickory Doc facts for kids
Dickory Doc was a fun children's TV show that aired from 1966 to 1969. It was a local show, meaning it was shown in specific cities across the United States. The show was created by Aldo Farnese, who also played the main character, Dickory Doc, and Chic Laganella. It was produced by Kaiser Broadcasting and shown on UHF channels in cities like Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Boston, Massachusetts.
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What Was Dickory Doc About?
The show took place in Dickory Doc's magical toy shop. This shop was located at the North Pole, where he helped Santa Claus make toys for Christmas Eve. Dickory Doc wasn't alone in his toy-making adventures. He had many puppet friends who helped him out.
Meet the Characters
Dickory Doc's toy shop was always busy with his puppet helpers. These included:
- Choo-Choo
- Professor Schnitzel
- Jingle Jim
- Little Jock
- Mr. Bigsby the Buka Bird
- Riddles
A special friend named Supermailman would fly in every day to deliver mail. Other friends would visit sometimes, like Abby the Adorable Snowman and Puff the Flameless Dragon, also known as Puffy. Aldo Farnese played Dickory Doc and, along with Chic Laganella, they voiced most of the puppets.
Dickory Doc Music Albums
During the time the show was popular, two music albums were released. These albums let fans enjoy the songs and stories from the show even when it wasn't on TV.
- Dickory Doc with All His Friends
- More Dickory Doc Vol.2
These albums were recorded under the direction of Chic Laganella and Aldo Farnese. They were produced by Buzz Curtis and the music was arranged by Dick Caruso. The albums were released on an independent record label called Piper Records.
What Happened After the Show?
After Dickory Doc ended, Aldo Farnese and Chic Laganella created a new show. Aldo went on to play a character called "Adam Android." This new show was about a futuristic space-traveler. Many of the same puppets from Dickory Doc were used in this new series. Instead of the cold North Pole, the adventures of Adam Android took place on a spaceship.
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Dickory Doc with All His Friends
