Dickory Doc
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Dickory Doc was a local Children's TV show produced by Kaiser Broadcasting
and broadcast on UHF Channel 48 WKBS-TV
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
and on UHF Channel 38 WSBK-TV
in Boston
, Massachusetts
and number of other major cities, which aired from 1966-1969. In his toy shop at the North Pole
he makes toys for Santa Claus
to give away on Christmas Eve
. He's assisted by
his puppet elves Choo-Choo, Professor Schnitzel, Jingle Jim, Little Jock, Mr. Bigsby the Buka Bird and Riddles. There are friends that drop by occasionally like Abby the Adorable Snowman and Puff the Flameless Dragon(A.K.A. Puffy).
Supported by Supermailman, who flies in delivering mail everyday, the show was a Wondrous World of delightful, magical rhymes, songs, tales, games, cartoons, and good wholesome nonsense.
The show was produced and created by Aldo Farnese (Dickory Doc) and Chic Laganella (Supermailman). They both supplied most of the voices of the puppets.
Two albums were produced at the time of the show:
Recorded Under the Direction of Chic Laganella and Aldo Farnese Produced by Buzz Curtis, Music Arranged & Conducted by Dick Caruso on an independent label "Piper Records". Album liner notes by Alan Baker
.
After Dickory Doc ended and changing with the times, Aldo went on to play Adam Android a futuristic space-traveler. Unlike the cold snowing setting of the North Pole, the show took place on a Spaceship. This show was also created and produced by Aldo Farnese and Chic Laganella and using most of the same puppets.
Dickory Doc, Choo-Choo, and Jock,
Schnitzel, and Jingle Jim,
Biggsby, and Abby, and Puffy too,
Let all the fun begin.
Dickory Doc, Choo-Choo, and Jock,
Schnitzel, and Jingle Jim,
Biggsby, and Abby, and Puffy too,
Let all the fun begin.
Now here comes Dickory Doc,
to open up the shop,
We hope you’ll stay to sing and play with wonderful Dickory Doc.
He has some friends for you,
and you know what we do.
The tricks we play have made him gray sparkling Dickory Doc.
Dickory Doc, Choo-Choo, and Jock,
Schnitzel, and Jingle Jim,
Biggsby, and Abby, and Puffy too,
Let all the fun begin.
Dickory Doc, Choo-Choo, and Jock,
Schnitzel, and Jingle Jim,
Biggsby, and Abby, and Puffy too,
Let all the fun begin.
For all you girls and boys,
the Elves have made some toys.
With paint and glue we work for you and also for Dickory Doc.
Dickory Doc, Choo-Choo and Jock,
Schnitzel, and Jingle Jim,
Biggsby, and Abby, and Puffy too,
Let all the fun begin,
Let all the fun begin,
Let all the fun... Beeeeeeginnnnnnnnnn!
SIDE 1
SIDE 2
See also=
Kaiser Broadcasting
Kaiser Broadcasting was the name of an entity that owned and operated broadcast television stations in the United States from 1958 to 1977.-History:...
and broadcast on UHF Channel 48 WKBS-TV
WKBS-TV (Philadelphia)
WKBS-TV was an independent television station licensed to Burlington, New Jersey, which served the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area from 1965 to 1983. WKBS-TV had studio facilities located in South Philadelphia, and transmitter at the Roxborough tower farm in Philadelphia.-History:WKBS-TV began...
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
and on UHF Channel 38 WSBK-TV
WSBK-TV
WSBK-TV is a MyNetworkTV television station for eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire that is licensed to Boston. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on UHF channel 39 from a transmitter along the Needham and Wellesley town line southwest of the MA 9 and I-95 / MA 128...
in Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
and number of other major cities, which aired from 1966-1969. In his toy shop at the North Pole
North Pole
The North Pole, also known as the Geographic North Pole or Terrestrial North Pole, is, subject to the caveats explained below, defined as the point in the northern hemisphere where the Earth's axis of rotation meets its surface...
he makes toys for Santa Claus
Santa Claus
Santa Claus is a folklore figure in various cultures who distributes gifts to children, normally on Christmas Eve. Each name is a variation of Saint Nicholas, but refers to Santa Claus...
to give away on Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve refers to the evening or entire day preceding Christmas Day, a widely celebrated festival commemorating the birth of Jesus of Nazareth that takes place on December 25...
. He's assisted by
his puppet elves Choo-Choo, Professor Schnitzel, Jingle Jim, Little Jock, Mr. Bigsby the Buka Bird and Riddles. There are friends that drop by occasionally like Abby the Adorable Snowman and Puff the Flameless Dragon(A.K.A. Puffy).
Supported by Supermailman, who flies in delivering mail everyday, the show was a Wondrous World of delightful, magical rhymes, songs, tales, games, cartoons, and good wholesome nonsense.
The show was produced and created by Aldo Farnese (Dickory Doc) and Chic Laganella (Supermailman). They both supplied most of the voices of the puppets.
Two albums were produced at the time of the show:
- Dickory Doc with All His Friends.
- More Dickory Doc Vol.2.
Recorded Under the Direction of Chic Laganella and Aldo Farnese Produced by Buzz Curtis, Music Arranged & Conducted by Dick Caruso on an independent label "Piper Records". Album liner notes by Alan Baker
Alan Baker
Alan Baker, FRS is an English mathematician. He was born in London. He is known for his work on effective methods in number theory, in particular those arising from transcendence theory. He was awarded the Fields Medal in 1970, at age 31. His academic career started as a student of Harold...
.
After Dickory Doc ended and changing with the times, Aldo went on to play Adam Android a futuristic space-traveler. Unlike the cold snowing setting of the North Pole, the show took place on a Spaceship. This show was also created and produced by Aldo Farnese and Chic Laganella and using most of the same puppets.
Lyrics
Dickory Doc TV Opening Theme SongDickory Doc, Choo-Choo, and Jock,
Schnitzel, and Jingle Jim,
Biggsby, and Abby, and Puffy too,
Let all the fun begin.
Dickory Doc, Choo-Choo, and Jock,
Schnitzel, and Jingle Jim,
Biggsby, and Abby, and Puffy too,
Let all the fun begin.
Now here comes Dickory Doc,
to open up the shop,
We hope you’ll stay to sing and play with wonderful Dickory Doc.
He has some friends for you,
and you know what we do.
The tricks we play have made him gray sparkling Dickory Doc.
Dickory Doc, Choo-Choo, and Jock,
Schnitzel, and Jingle Jim,
Biggsby, and Abby, and Puffy too,
Let all the fun begin.
Dickory Doc, Choo-Choo, and Jock,
Schnitzel, and Jingle Jim,
Biggsby, and Abby, and Puffy too,
Let all the fun begin.
For all you girls and boys,
the Elves have made some toys.
With paint and glue we work for you and also for Dickory Doc.
Dickory Doc, Choo-Choo and Jock,
Schnitzel, and Jingle Jim,
Biggsby, and Abby, and Puffy too,
Let all the fun begin,
Let all the fun begin,
Let all the fun... Beeeeeeginnnnnnnnnn!
Dickory Doc with all his Friends Album
TracksSIDE 1
- Theme-Introduction with Doc Choo-Choo sings “PLAYMATE”
- Doc & Jungle Jim Sing “A FROG HE WOULD A-WOO-ING GO”
- Mr. Bigsby Sings “ABC SONG”
- Doc & Little Jock Sing “FRERE JACQUESFrère Jacques"Frère Jacques" , in English sometimes called "Brother John" or "Brother Peter", is a French nursery melody. The song is traditionally sung in a round. When the first singer reaches the end of the first line the next person starts at the beginning...
” - Doc & Professor Schnitzel Sing “SCHNITZELBANKSchnitzelbank- German meaning :Schnitzelbank literally means "scrap bench" or "chip bench" , in English known as a shaving horse. It is a woodworking tool used in Germany prior to the industrial revolution...
”
SIDE 2
- Doc Sings “THE FOX”
- Doc is Visited by Supermailman Supermailman Does “TAP DANCE”
- Doc Visits Abby--Doc & Abby sing “ON TOP OF OLD SMOKEY”
- Doc Visits Puffy—Puffy Sings “PUFF THE FLAMELESS DRAGON”
- Doc & All His Friends Sing “HAPPY BIRTHDAY”
- Doc Bids Farewell and Sings “CLOSING THEME”
See also=
- List of children's television series by country
- Children's television seriesChildren's television seriesChildren's television series, are commercial television programs designed for, and marketed to children, normally scheduled for broadcast during the morning and afternoon when children are awake. They can sometimes run in the early evening, for the children that go to school...
- List of television stations in Pennsylvania
- List of television stations in Pennsylvania (by channel number)
- List of television stations in Massachusetts (by channel number)
- List of television stations in Massachusetts
- PuppetryPuppetryPuppetry is a form of theatre or performance which involves the manipulation of puppets. It is very ancient, and is believed to have originated 30,000 years BC. Puppetry takes many forms but they all share the process of animating inanimate performing objects...
- Hand puppetHand puppetA hand puppet is a type of puppet that is controlled by the leg or face that occupies the interior of the puppet. Glove puppets are a variation of hand puppets...
- List of independent television stations
- List of United States television networks
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starring Aldo Farnese