Tooter Turtle facts for kids
Tooter Turtle is a fun cartoon show that first appeared on TV in 1960. It was part of another show called King Leonardo and His Short Subjects. Tooter Turtle started on the NBC channel on October 15, 1960. There were 39 original episodes made until July 22, 1961. After that, these episodes were shown again on other cartoon programs. No new Tooter Turtle episodes were ever created.
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Meet Tooter Turtle and Mr. Wizard
The cartoon stories usually followed the same pattern. The main character is Tooter, a turtle whose voice was done by Allen Swift. Tooter often needs help from his good friend, Mr. Wizard the Lizard. Mr. Wizard's voice was done by Sandy Becker.
Who is Mr. Wizard?
Mr. Wizard is a special lizard. He acts like a human, wearing a wizard hat, a robe, and small glasses called pince-nez. He lives in a tiny cardboard box. This box is found at the bottom of a tall tree.
How Tooter Gets Help
When Tooter needs help, he knocks on Mr. Wizard's cardboard box. He always says he has "another favor to ask." From inside the box, Mr. Wizard uses his magic. He makes Tooter small enough to fit through the box's front door. Then, he invites Tooter inside.
Mr. Wizard's Magic Powers
Mr. Wizard has amazing magic. He can change Tooter's life and send him on different adventures. Tooter often travels back in time or to faraway places.
The Adventure Begins
As Tooter lives out his new destiny, Mr. Wizard tells the story. But Tooter's adventures often go wrong. When things get really bad, Tooter calls for help. He shouts, "Help me, Mr. Wizard, I don't want to be X any more!" The "X" is whatever Tooter had become.
Coming Home and Good Advice
Mr. Wizard then uses a magic spell to rescue Tooter. He says, "Drizzle, Drazzle, Druzzle, Drome; time for this one to come home." After Tooter is safe, Mr. Wizard always gives him the same wise advice. He tells Tooter, "Be just what you is, not what you is not. Folks what do this has the happiest lot." This means it's best to be yourself!
Episodes of Tooter Turtle
There were 39 original episodes of Tooter Turtle. They aired every Saturday from October 15, 1960, to July 22, 1961. Each episode showed Tooter trying a new role, like a cowboy or a knight, and learning to be happy as himself.
