The Adventures of Oky Doky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Adventures of Oky Doky |
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Cast member Wendy Barrie
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| Genre | Children's program |
| Starring | Wendy Barrie Burt Hilber Pat Barnard Dayton Allen |
| Country of origin | United States |
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| Running time | 30 minutes (1948-49) 15 minutes (1949) |
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| Original network | DuMont |
| Original release | November 4, 1948 – May 26, 1949 |
The Adventures of Oky Doky was an American children's television show. It was shown on the DuMont Television Network from November 1948 to May 1949. The show was 30 minutes long at first. Later, it became 15 minutes long and aired twice a week.
This show was a lot like another popular children's program called Howdy Doody. Both shows had a western theme. They also featured a cowboy puppet as the main character.
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Meet Oky Doky: The Cowboy Puppet
The main character, Oky Doky, was a special puppet. A puppeteer named Raye Copeland created him. Oky Doky first appeared on a local TV station in New York City, WABD. He was part of a children's fashion show called Tots, Tweens and Teens.
Oky Doky became very popular. His move to a national TV network was likely inspired by the success of the Howdy Doody show. People wanted more cowboy puppet adventures!
Adventures at Oky Doky Ranch
The show was set at a place called Oky Doky Ranch. This was a fun dude ranch where children could come and play. They would join in games and perform little plays. The main part of the show was watching Oky Doky's latest adventures.
In every episode, Oky Doky would get into some kind of trouble. But he had a secret weapon: magic milk pills! These pills gave him super strength. With their help, he could always defeat the bad guys and save the day.
Who Was in the Show?
The show had a talented cast of actors and puppeteers.
- Wendy Barrie was a well-known actress.
- Rex Trailer later joined the show as a cowboy.
- Burt Hilber and Pat Barnard were also part of the cast.
- Dayton Allen was the puppeteer who brought Oky Doky to life. He also did Oky Doky's voice.
Frank Bunetta was the producer and director of the show. Ben Zavin was the writer who created all the exciting stories.
Show Name and Changes
In early 1949, the show's name changed to Oky Doky Ranch. It also started airing twice a week instead of once. The episodes were shortened from 30 minutes to 15 minutes.
A new cowboy character, played by Rex Trailer, joined Oky Doky. Even with these changes, the show ended after that season. It was a short but memorable adventure for Oky Doky and his fans!
