Hi Diddle Day facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hi Diddle Day |
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| Genre | children's puppetry |
| Written by | Bob Gardiner |
| Composer(s) | Wyn Canty |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 8 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Audrey Jordan (1969–1970) Denny Faulkner (1970–71) Brian Frappier (1971–74) |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBC Television |
| Original release | 7 November 1969 – 29 March 1976 |
Hi Diddle Day was a super fun Canadian children's TV show. It featured amazing puppets and aired on CBC Television from 1969 to 1976. Imagine a show where puppets come to life and tell exciting stories! Each episode was about 30 minutes long, perfect for kids to enjoy after school.
Welcome to Crabgrass: Meet the Characters
This awesome puppet show took place in a special town called Crabgrass. It was filled with unique and memorable puppet characters.
Some of the main characters you would meet were:
- Gertrude Diddle: She was the mayor of Crabgrass, helping to run the town.
- Basil: A friendly beagle dog who was part of the adventures.
- Durwood: An ancient dragon, believed to be 900 years old! He added a touch of magic.
- Wolfgang: A wolf character who brought his own personality to the group.
- Chico: A clever crow, always ready for some fun.
The show also featured Wyn Canty, who wrote the show's songs. He appeared as a music teacher, sharing his love for music with the puppet friends.
When Could You Watch Hi Diddle Day?
Hi Diddle Day first started airing in 1969. At first, only kids in Ottawa, Montreal, and the Maritime provinces could watch it. It was on Fridays at 4:30 p.m.
A special Christmas episode was shown across the whole country on December 25, 1969. The next year, in 1970, the show moved to Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. for a few months.
By October 1970, Hi Diddle Day was available to everyone across Canada! It became a popular weekly show for kids after school. It also aired on Saturdays in May and June of 1971.
The show stopped making new episodes after the 1975–1976 season. But don't worry, you could still catch repeat episodes from April to June 1977.
