Foodini the Great facts for kids
Foodini the Great was a popular CBS television show for kids. It was a puppet show that lasted 15 minutes. The show was broadcast live from Monday to Friday at 6:30 p.m. It ran from August 23, 1948, until June 23, 1951.
The show was first called The Adventures of Lucky Pup. But Foodini the magician and his helper Pinhead became very popular. Because of this, the show's name was changed to Foodini the Great.
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What Was Foodini the Great?
Foodini the Great was a special puppet show. It was one of the first children's shows on CBS. The show featured a magician puppet named Foodini. His funny assistant was a puppet named Pinhead. They performed magic tricks and went on adventures.
How Was the Show Made?
The show was performed live. This means it was acted out as it was being broadcast. There was no recording or editing beforehand. The puppeteers, Hope and Morey Bunin, controlled the puppets. They made the characters come alive for viewers at home.
Foodini's Popularity Beyond TV
Foodini and Pinhead were so well-liked that they appeared in other places too.
Did Foodini Have Comic Books?
Yes, there were several comic books about Foodini. They were published by Holyoke Publishing. Some titles included The Great Foodini and Adventures of Foodini the Great. There was even one called Pinhead and Foodini.
What Other Foodini Items Existed?
Besides comic books, fans could find other Foodini items. These included records with stories or songs. There were also greeting cards, toys, and even magic sets. This showed how popular the characters were with kids.
Where Can We See Foodini Today?
Some parts of Foodini the Great still exist. The UCLA Film and Television Archive has several recordings. These recordings are called kinescopes. They include a few episodes from 1948. This allows us to see what the show was like.
