The Children's Hour (Dallas children's television series)
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The Children's Hour was a long-running children's television program, airing on Sunday mornings on Fort Worth/Dallas NBC affiliate, KXAS-TV, Channel 5, a VHF station. It was hosted by Bill Kelley .
This program aired at 8 a.m. (CST) and lasted 1 hour -- and briefly for 1.5 hours billed as "The Children's Hour ... and a Half." During a usual episode, Kelly would typically draw cartoons, read the comic page of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
, or introduce a cartoon, such as an episode of Davey and Goliath
or JOT. Kelly would also host recurring visitors from the Dallas Zoo
and the Fort Worth Children's Museum, which later became Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
. On many broadcasts, Kelley would say, "Now kids, we just have time for one more cartoon, then it will be time to leave for church."
This program aired at 8 a.m. (CST) and lasted 1 hour -- and briefly for 1.5 hours billed as "The Children's Hour ... and a Half." During a usual episode, Kelly would typically draw cartoons, read the comic page of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram is a major U.S. daily newspaper serving Fort Worth and the western half of the North Texas area known as the Metroplex. Its area of domination is checked by its main rival, The Dallas Morning News, which is published from the eastern half of the Metroplex. It is owned...
, or introduce a cartoon, such as an episode of Davey and Goliath
Davey and Goliath
Davey and Goliath is a 1960s stop-motion animated children's Christian television series. The programs, produced by the Lutheran Church in America , were produced by Art Clokey after the success of his Gumby series.Each 15-minute episode features the adventures of Davey Hansen and his "talking"...
or JOT. Kelly would also host recurring visitors from the Dallas Zoo
Dallas Zoo
Dallas Zoo is a zoo located south of downtown Dallas, Texas in Marsalis Park. Established in 1888, it is the oldest and largest zoological park in Texas and is managed by the non-profit Dallas Zoological Society. The zoo is home to 1,800 animals representing 406 species...
and the Fort Worth Children's Museum, which later became Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is located on 1600 Gendy Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76107 in the city's Cultural District. It was opened in 1945 as the Fort Worth Children's Museum and moved to its current location in 1954. In 1968, the museum adopted its current name...
. On many broadcasts, Kelley would say, "Now kids, we just have time for one more cartoon, then it will be time to leave for church."