ROOTIE KAZOOTIE CLUB, THE (TV)
Summary
One in this series of children's programs centering on a puppet named Rootie Kazootie and his human friend Big Todd. Highlights of this episode include: Poison Zoomack, a mean-spirited puppet, gains possession of a powerful magnet, which he uses to lure away precious items belonging to other members of the club; Big Todd, Rootie, and puppet Polka Dottie sing a song about shining shoes; Rootie reads from the "Tales of the Magic Kazootie" as his dog Gala Poochie acts out the role of an unhappy puppy who wishes to be a dog no longer; Big Todd and Rootie promote their Lucky Spot Ring; selected children take part in the Gala Poochie Quiz to win prizes for themselves and a randomly selected partner who is watching the show at home; Mr. Deetle Doodle, a mute policeman, attempts to get the magnet away from Poison Zoomack; and Rootie uses his magic Kazootie to make a strawberry sundae. Includes commercials. (Network affiliation varies; this program also aired on NBC from 1950 to 1952.)
Details
- NETWORK: ABC
- DATE: May 29, 1953 6:00 PM
- RUNNING TIME: 0:29:19
- COLOR/B&W: B&W
- CATALOG ID: T:35074
- GENRE: Children's
- SUBJECT HEADING: Children's programs; Kazoo music; Puppets/marionettes
- SERIES RUN: ABC - TV series, 1952-1954
- COMMERCIALS:
- TV - Commercials - Bishop's home style nut fudge
- TV - Commercials - Power House candy bars
CREDITS
- Steve Carlin … Producer, Writer
- Joseph Stuhl … Associate Producer
- Dave Davidow … Director
- Milton Kaye … Music (Misc. Credits), Musical Director
- Paul Ashley … Puppeteer, Lilliputians designed by
- Frank Milano … Puppeteer
- Russell, "Big" Todd … Host
- Naomi Lewis … Cast, Rootie Kazootie and Polka Dottie
- Frank Milano … Cast, Gala Poochie
- John Vee … Cast, Mr. Deetle Doodle