I was digging around and found the very first children's TV page I ever
created, back in 1994. It's called 'Bizarre Kid Shows' - real kiddie shows
that could be found on television sixty or more years ago, weird programs
like:
Kid Gloves
Only in the fifties - toddler and pre-teen boys don boxing gloves and battle to the finish! You have to admit, that one kid with the upper cut has good form...
Produced in Philadelphia, the series was an audience hit in 1951 but lasted only 26 weeks because - big surprise - no one would sponsor it.
The announcer was Bill Sears with commentary by Boxing Commissioner John De Groza; the ref was Frank Goodman.
Star Time
Holy Jon Benet! Wee ones
competing in a weekly fashion show circa 1952.
Strong Man
Kids competing in feats of strength - the prize was the opportunity to be gawked at on the Steel Pier in Atlanta for a week.
You can see more weird kiddie shows here.
More Classic TV fun at TVparty!
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