Howdy Doody

Say Kids! What Time Is It?

Those words began a five-evening-a-week show that debuted way back in 1947. It entranced millions of kids, and it became a very strong part of American culture.

The show was Howdy Doody. It featured Buffalo Bob Smith, Clarabell the clown, Chief Thunderthud, and a host of other human characters. But the show's real star was a marionette named Howdy Doody.

The show broke ground with a large number of innovations. Children's shows continue to be modeled after it. And the devotion showered upon it by its fans was nothing short of phenomenal.

Today's FamilyFirst pick is the I Remember JFK writeup of Howdy Doody, told with a Baby Boomer audience in mind.

.So take a trip back in time and enjoy a show that you may or may not remember. But even if you're too young to have experienced Howdy Doody, you have no doubt heard of it and are familiar with at least part of its castmembers.

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