Network Kids Shows and Cartoons of the 60's and 70's Part 1
The Howdy Doody Show (1947 - 1960) ABC
Starring: Buffalo Bob Smith, Lew Anderson, Robert Nicholson, Dayton Allen, and Bob Keeshan
Notice that Bob Keeshan was part of this show also, he is also known as "Captain Kangaroo"
Ding Dong School (1952 - 1956) NBC
Billed as "the Nursery school of the air", and was hosted by Dr. Frances Horwich, known as Miss Frances.
It originated from the WMAQ-TV studios in Chicago, Illinois. The show was broadcast live, and at one point was the
most popular TV series aimed at pre-schoolers. New episodes were eventually videotaped and syndicated from
1959 through 1965.
The Adventures of Superman (1952 - 1958) NBC
Another classic show that lived on for years in reruns.
Starring: George Reeves, Noel Neill, Phillis Coates, Jack Larson, and John Hamilton
Romper Room (1953 - 1984) Syndicated
This show was broadcast in many cities across the USA with various hosts.
In Chicago the show was broadcast on WFLD and WGN and the Hostesses were;
Miss Rosemary Rapp in the 50's and Miss Beverly Marston starting in 1964.
Starring: Rosemary Rapp and Beverly Marston
Captain Kangaroo (1955 - 1984) CBS
Starring: Bob Keeshan, Hugh Brannum, Debbie Weems, and Cosmo 'Gus' Allegretti