Size Small facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Size Small |
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| Starring | Helen Lumby John Lumby Jr. Jeff Lumby Lisa Lumby-Richards |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| No. of episodes | 65 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Stan Thomas |
| Running time | 26:50 |
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| Original network | CKND-TV |
| Original release | 1982 – 1986 |
Size Small was a popular Canadian children's show. It started as a music album series in 1980. Later, it became a television show that many kids loved.
The show was created by the Lumby family. They also starred in it! It was full of fun songs and stories.
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Meet the Characters
The Lumby family played many of the main characters. You might remember Miss Helen, played by Helen Lumby. There was also Oliver, played by John Lumby Jr.. Grandma Gussie was played by Lisa Lumby-Richards. And Stampade was played by Jeff Lumby.
One special character was Friend Record. He was a giant record who could play the spoons!
Puppet Friends
Size Small also had many fun puppet characters. These puppets were like friends to the main characters.
- Hatchet was a beaver.
- Renfrew was a dog.
- Gasper was a skunk.
- Gifford was a gopher.
- Cooter was a coyote.
- There were also triplets named Webster, Dee Dee, and Tug.
How Size Small Started
The idea for Size Small came from an older show. This show was called Miss Helen's Kindergarten Party. It aired way back in the 1950s in Saskatoon.
So, Size Small continued a long tradition of fun children's entertainment.
Where the Show Was Made
Size Small was first made in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This was at a TV station called CKND-TV.
Later, in 1987, the show moved its production. It started being made in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This was at a station called CFSK-TV.
Popularity and Spin-offs
The Size Small TV series first aired in 1982. It quickly became a big hit in Canada. Many children around the world also watched it. Some TV stations in the United States even showed it.
Because it was so popular, new versions of the show were made. These were called "spin-offs."
- Size Small Country came out in 1983.
- Size Small Island was released in 1986.
There was even a special Size Small Christmas show. It was produced in 1984.
Music and Records
Size Small was known for its great songs. Many of these songs were released on records. You could buy these records by mail. They were advertised at the end of every TV episode.
Later, in the early 1990s, the show re-aired on YTV. When it was shown again, the advertisements for the records were removed.
