Time for Beany facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Time for Beany |
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Characters from left to right: Beany, Captain Huffenpuff, Dishonest John, Hopalong Wong, Honey Bear, Cecil.
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| Created by | Bob Clampett |
| Starring | Daws Butler Stan Freberg |
| Country of origin | United States |
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| Running time | 15 minutes |
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| Original network | Paramount Television Network |
| Original release | 1949 – 1955 |
Time For Beany was a fun American children's television series that used puppets as its characters. It first aired in Los Angeles on February 28, 1949. Later, it was shown across the United States from 1950 to 1955. The show was created by Bob Clampett, a famous animator. He later used the same characters in another cartoon called Beany and Cecil. Time For Beany was very popular and won three Primetime Emmy Awards for being the best children's show.
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The Story of Time for Beany
Time For Beany told the exciting adventures of a young boy named Beany. He sailed the seas with his uncle, Captain Huffenpuff. Their best friend was Cecil the Seasick Sea Serpent. They often faced challenges from a sneaky villain named Dishonest John. The show was known for its clever jokes and fun stories.
How the Show Was Made
The show used puppets, which were moved by people behind the scenes. The voices for the characters were done by talented actors like Daws Butler and Stan Freberg. They made each character sound unique and funny. The show was first shown live in Los Angeles. Then, recordings of the show were sent to other parts of the country. This allowed more kids to watch the adventures of Beany and his friends.
Time for Beany in Pop Culture
Time For Beany was a big hit and influenced other shows and writers.
Pinky and the Brain
The cartoon series Animaniacs had a part called "Pinky and the Brain." In one episode, Pinky and the Brain created their own puppet show. It was a funny tribute to Time For Beany. They even showed Albert Einstein as a fan of the original puppet show.
Science Fiction Books
A science fiction writer named Larry Niven was also inspired by the show. He created an alien species called "Pierson's Puppeteers." These aliens looked a bit like Cecil the Seasick Sea Serpent. One of these aliens is an important character in Niven's book Ringworld.
Videography
- Bob Clampett's Beany and Cecil: The Special Edition (Image Entertainment, 1999) (4 episodes)
