Whistle Town facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Whistle Town |
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| Genre | children's |
| Written by | Cliff Braggins John Gerrard |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | John Kennedy |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBC Television |
| Original release | 30 September 1958 – 25 June 1959 |
Whistle Town was a fun Canadian children's TV show. It aired on CBC Television during the 1958–59 TV season. The show was made especially for younger viewers.
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What Was Whistle Town About?
The show followed a boy named Danny, played by Rex Hagon. Danny lived in a make-believe place called Whistle Town. His best friend was a puppet named Foster, whose voice was done by Jack Mather.
Main Settings in Whistle Town
The episodes took place in different parts of the town:
- On Tuesdays, the show was set in the town's toy shop. Mr. Bean, played by Larry Beattie, owned the shop. His assistant was also played by Jack Mather.
- On Thursdays, the stories happened at the town's fire station.
Characters in Whistle Town
Besides Danny and Foster, many other characters lived in Whistle Town. These included:
- Mr. Haggarty, played by Hugh Webster.
- A friendly postman, played by Claude Rae.
- Ross, played by Ross Snetsinger.
- Mayor Jacques, played by Jean Cavall.
Other actors like Alan Crofoot and George Feyer also played different roles.
Show Content and Features
Each episode of Whistle Town was packed with entertainment. Viewers could enjoy musical performances by Jean Cavall and Ed McCurdy. The show also included fun cartoons and news films. These were mixed with catchy songs and short, funny sketches.
How Whistle Town Was Made
The special puppets for Whistle Town were created by John and Linda Keogh. They designed Foster and all the other puppet characters. John Kennedy was the producer for the show.
When Whistle Town Aired
Each episode of Whistle Town was about 30 minutes long. The show was broadcast twice a week. You could watch it on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 PM. The series ran from September 30, 1958, to June 25, 1959.
