Wunda Wunda facts for kids

Wunda Wunda was a popular children's TV show that aired in Seattle, Washington. It was on TV from 1953 to 1972 on a channel called KING-TV, which was part of the NBC network. The show was loved by many kids for almost 20 years!

What Was Wunda Wunda?

The main star of the show was a character named Wunda Wunda, played by a woman named Ruth Prins. She would read exciting stories and sing fun songs for all the children watching. Wunda Wunda wore a special princess hat and had clown-like makeup on her face. She often sat on a "magical rug" while she did her show.

Fun Parts of the Show

Wunda Wunda had a cool "magic mirror" that she used to help tell her stories. It was actually just a piece of glass she drew on with a felt pen, but it looked magical on TV! She also had some fun friends who appeared on the show. These included "Clancy the Clock," who was an animated alarm clock, and a puppet drum with a face. The drum would let everyone know when it was time for music.

At the end of every episode, Wunda Wunda would go to a window on her set. She would wave goodbye to all the friends she imagined seeing through the window. It was a sweet way to finish the show.

The Wunda Wunda Songs

The show had a catchy opening song that many kids remembered. It helped get everyone ready for the fun to begin!

Wunda Wunda is my name.

oh boys and girls, I'm glad you came.

We'll have fun and we'll play games.

Won't you play with me?

When the show was ending, the last line of the song would change to "Won't you come again?" This invited kids to watch the next episode.

Later, in the mid-1960s, the song changed a little bit. Here's how the new version went:

Wunda Wunda is my name.

Oh boys and girls I'm glad you came.

We'll have fun as I explain

How we play our Wunda games.

Let me take you by the hand

And we'll go to Wonderland.

There we'll play with every friend

The Wunda games of "Let's Pretend".