The Adventures of Oky Doky
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The Adventures of Oky Doky was an American children's television
program that aired on the DuMont Television Network
from November 4, 1948 through May 26, 1949. It had many similarities with Howdy Doody
, including a frontier/western theme and a cowboy puppet as the title character.
The puppet Oky Doky was first seen on a local TV show in New York City called Tots, Tweens and Teens.
Although there are conflicting stories of when Oky Doky first appeared on local television, it seems likely that his move to network prime time was inspired by the success of the Howdy Doody show.
Oky Doky ran a dude ranch where children came to play games, perform skits and watch Oky's latest adventures. In each show, Oky would get into trouble, but his magic milk pills gave him the strength to defeat the bad guys.
The cast included Wendy Barrie
, Burt Hilber and Pat Barnard
, with Dayton Allen
as puppeteer and the voice of Oky Doky.
Early in 1949 the show's name was changed to Oky Doky Ranch and became a twice a week show, shortened from 30 minutes to 15 minutes. Oky Doky gained a new costar, a cowboy played by Rex Trailer
. This did not prevent the show from being cancelled at the end of the season.
Rex Trailer went on to be a television cowboy, hosting local shows first in Philadelphia, then Boston. Dayton Allen went on to become one of the primary puppet performers on the Howdy Doody show, then later became a voice actor for television cartoons.
Television
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program that aired on the DuMont Television Network
DuMont Television Network
The DuMont Television Network, also known as the DuMont Network, DuMont, Du Mont, or Dumont was one of the world's pioneer commercial television networks, rivalling NBC for the distinction of being first overall. It began operation in the United States in 1946. It was owned by DuMont...
from November 4, 1948 through May 26, 1949. It had many similarities with Howdy Doody
Howdy Doody
Howdy Doody is an American children's television program that was created and produced by E. Roger Muir and telecast on NBC in the United States from 1947 until 1960. It was a pioneer in children's television programming and set the pattern for many similar shows...
, including a frontier/western theme and a cowboy puppet as the title character.
The puppet Oky Doky was first seen on a local TV show in New York City called Tots, Tweens and Teens.
Although there are conflicting stories of when Oky Doky first appeared on local television, it seems likely that his move to network prime time was inspired by the success of the Howdy Doody show.
Oky Doky ran a dude ranch where children came to play games, perform skits and watch Oky's latest adventures. In each show, Oky would get into trouble, but his magic milk pills gave him the strength to defeat the bad guys.
The cast included Wendy Barrie
Wendy Barrie
Wendy Barrie was a British actress who worked in British and American films.-Early life:Marguerite Wendy Jenkins was born in Hong Kong to British parents...
, Burt Hilber and Pat Barnard
Pat Barnard
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, with Dayton Allen
Dayton Allen
Dayton Allen was a comedian and voice actor. He was one of the "men in the street" on the '"The Steve Allen Show."' His catchphrase was "Why not, Bubbe?"...
as puppeteer and the voice of Oky Doky.
Early in 1949 the show's name was changed to Oky Doky Ranch and became a twice a week show, shortened from 30 minutes to 15 minutes. Oky Doky gained a new costar, a cowboy played by Rex Trailer
Rex Trailer
Rex Trailer is a Boston, Massachusetts based television personality, broadcast pioneer, and Country and Western recording artist. He is best known as the host of the children's show Boomtown.-Early life:...
. This did not prevent the show from being cancelled at the end of the season.
Rex Trailer went on to be a television cowboy, hosting local shows first in Philadelphia, then Boston. Dayton Allen went on to become one of the primary puppet performers on the Howdy Doody show, then later became a voice actor for television cartoons.
See also
- List of programs broadcast by the DuMont Television Network
- List of surviving DuMont Television Network broadcasts