Dr. Henry's Emergency Lessons for People facts for kids

H.E.L.P.! — Dr. Henry's Emergency Lessons for People was a series of short animated TV shows. These shows were like helpful messages, called public service announcements, made especially for kids. Each one-minute episode taught important safety tips.

The shows were created by writer Lynn Ahrens. They first appeared on TV during the 1979–1980 TV season. You could watch them in the early 1980s on ABC. They usually played during commercial breaks on Saturday mornings. This was when many kids were watching their favorite cartoons. H.E.L.P.! even won an Emmy Award for being so good!

What is H.E.L.P.!?

Each H.E.L.P.! short show focused on a main character. This character would have a small injury, like a tiny cut or a minor burn. Then, the show would teach you the right way to take care of it first. It was all about knowing what to do right away to help yourself or a friend.

Who is Dr. Henry Heimlich?

The medical expert for H.E.L.P.! was Dr. Henry Heimlich. He was a real doctor and the person who invented the famous Heimlich maneuver. This is a very important technique that can save someone's life if they are choking. Dr. Heimlich helped make sure the safety tips in the shows were correct.

How the Cartoons Looked

The cartoons in H.E.L.P.! had a fun, exaggerated style. This means the characters and actions were drawn in a very lively and sometimes silly way. This style was similar to many other Saturday morning cartoons from that time. Rowland Wilson designed the look of the cartoons. Phil Kimmelman and Associates helped bring them to life. The company that made H.E.L.P.! was Dahlia Productions.

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