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Vintage Pa. children's television shows we love, from 'Romper Room' to 'Captain Noah'
With the passing of "Captain Noah" - host of "Captain Noah and His Magical Ark" - this week, we thought it would be fun to take a look at some of the popular television shows produced in Pennsylvania. How many of these shows do you recall?
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"Romper Room"
Several generations of children recall The Magic Mirror and remember the show's host peering through the pretend mirror. It was a big deal if she said your name. “Romper Room” aired nationally with several local affiliates producing their own version of the television show. One of the affiliates was WJAC-TV in Johnstown. The original host was “Miss Jean,” Jean Federici, who hosted the show from 1958 to 1960. Several other hosts took over until the show ran its course, ending in about 1976.
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"Percy Platypus and Friends"
Famed WGAL television host Marijane Landis hosted “Percy Platypus and Friends,” which aired live from 1954 to 1974 on Saturday mornings. She was joined by puppeteer Jim Freed who brought puppets such as Percy Platypus and Wikilou Wombat to life. The puppets were donated to The State Museum of Pennsylvania in the late 1990s.
Don't EditThe Captain and Pete McTee at WPMT-43, York, photographed on March 24, 1992. (Pete Rekus, Allied Pix for The Patriot-News)
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"Pete McTee's Clubhouse"
"Pete McTee’s Clubhouse" aired on Saturday mornings and was a live show produced at WPMT Fox 43 in York. It aired from 1990 to 2004 and starred Lou Castriota, Sr. as Pete McTee with an ensemble cast – Professor Noodles, Captain Cool and Sammi Jo. The unscripted show often drew its live audiences from Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups, as well as other local children’s groups.
Don't EditMarijane Landis was inducted into the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 1998. Landis, who was with WGAL for 41 years, has died at age 87. File photo.
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"Sunshine Corners"
WGAL Channel 8's Marijane Landis created and hosted "Sunshine Corners" which aired from 1974 to 1979 on the channel. Before that Landis, had been the host of "Percy Platypus and Friends."
Don't Edit Don't EditW. Carter Merbreier, who was known as"Captain Noah," died today, Aug. 9. He was 90. Photo is from Facebook.
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"Captain Noah and his Magical Ark"
W. Carter Merbreier, who was known as "Captain Noah," and his late wife, Patricia, hosted "Captain Noah and His Magical Ark." The show was taped at what is now Channel 6 in Philadelphia. On the show, the couple referred to each other as Captain and Mrs. Noah.
They frequently invited newsmakers and celebrities including Elvis Presley, Charles Barkley, Jim Henson, Jon Stewart, the Phillie Phanatic, Frank Perdue, and Martina Navratilova onto the program. It aired from 1967 until 1994.
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"Hatchy Milatchy"
If you grew up in Scranton, you remember "Hatchy Milatchy." The show aired on WNEP-TV in Northeastern Pennsylvania with host, Miss Judy played by Lois Burns. It debuted in 1955 and ran for more than a quarter century, ending in 1988. Pre-school children watched the show, which aired five days a week in the mornings and featured puppets, crafts, cartoons and a birthday postcard drawings with prizes.
Don't EditThis Associated Press file photo from Jan. 4, 1984 shows Fred Rogers, star of Public Television's "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," as he rehearses with some of his puppet friends in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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"Mister Rogers' Neighborhood"
“Mister Roger’s Neighborhood” is likely the most recognizable children’s show produced in Pennsylvania. Fred Rogers would start each show by walking into his home signing “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” as he changed his sneakers and sweater. The show aired nationally on public television from 1968 to 2001. It was produced by WQED in Pittsburgh.
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"Wee Willie Webber Colorful Cartoon Club"
Bill Webber was known as “Wee Willie Webber” and hosted an afternoon cartoon show on Channel 17 in Philadelphia starting in 1965. He would play games with kids in the “Peanut Gallery” in between showings of cartoons such as “Astro Boy” and “Speed Racer.” The show was broadcast for 10 years.
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"Call of the Outdoors"
"Call of the Outdoors" has a long history, starting in 1955 with Harry Allaman, who created the show. It aired until 1997. Jack Hubley, who is now host of “A Wild Moment” on WGAL Channel 8 in Lancaster, produced “Call of the Outdoors” from 1987 to 1997.
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"Popeye Theater" with Sally Starr
Philadelphia favorite Sally Starr, Alleen Mae Beller, hosted a kid’s show called “Popeye Theater” between 1954 and 1971. She wore a fringed cowgirl costume with a white hat and boots. Each show would start with her signature sign-in, "I hope you feel as good as you look, 'cause you sure look good to your gal Sal." During the show, she shared half-hour Western shows, cartoons and Three Stooges comedies.
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"Pixanne" was played by actress Jane Norman, who dressed in a green costume with a cap and feather. She lived in a magic forest. The show was created and hosted by Norman from 1960 to 1969 on WCAU-TV in Philadelphia.. The show was syndicated nationally for an additional seven years.
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