"Davey and Goliath" was created by Art and Ruth Clokey, who also created "Gumby". The show was funded by the ELCA and distributed free of charge to U.S. television stations. It became a popular show in many countries and at one time was the most popular children's television show in the Netherlands.
I'm not generally a big fan of television religious shows but "Davey and Goliath" seems to be an exception to the usual "I heard Jesus and he said to send me money" message.
You can find "Davey and Goliath" on your local TBN - Trinity Broadcasting Network.
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"Oh Davey! History of the 'Davey and Goliath' Television Series is a one-hour documentary that showcases the development of Davey and Goliath, the stop-motion animation children's program created for the Lutheran church by Clokey Productions between 1960 through 1975. It features original clips of Davey and Goliath, as well as interviews with the original animator and creators, Art and Ruth Clokey. The program highlights how stop-motion animation is created and also includes the development of characters, photos, storyboards, scripts, commercials and public service announcements as well as insight on new productions. The documentary is hosted by Clifton Davis and Mary McDonough. Davis is best known for his roles on the hit network television sitcoms, "That's My Mama" and "Amen." McDonough is best remembered for her role as Erin on the highly acclaimed show, "The Waltons" a role she played when she was just 10 years old. This documentary promises to highlight the richness, diversity and quality of Davey and Goliath for children and adults. Fans will learn about progress and new programs for a new generation of Davey and Goliath viewers. The producer for this project is Ava Odom Martin, broadcast media production manager for the ELCA. The studio portions are done by Post Effects 3D virtual studio in Chicago." Call 800.638.3522 for information. | |
