What's the first TV show you remember watching? - Page 2

**Rain Man** · 11-06-2006, 06:52 PM

We can go with two categories if necessary: animated and non-animated.

As a little kid, I remember the non-animated shows more than the cartoons. I have vague memories of seeing The Red Skelton Show live, as well as an old Three

movie on a Saturday afternoon. At the age of six, I pondered becoming a variety show host. I also have vague memories of The Courtship of Eddie's Father, and I greatly admired the bachelor upstairs neighbor who had the beads instead of a door. And of course, Wonderful World of Disney, which was quite interesting but also annoyingly void of cartoons to be full of such cartoon potential.

On the cartoon front, I remember greatly enjoying Wacky Racers, which I believe is where Dastardly Dan and Muttley got their start. My mom worked in a day-old bread store, and she had a little portable TV that she would set up in the back (inventory) room, where I would watch cartoons on Saturday morning.

**Rain Man** · 11-06-2006, 07:34 PM

Oh, yes. Captain Kangaroo. Mr. Greenjeans is imbedded deep within the early-developing parts of my brain.

jspchief · 11-06-2006, 07:37 PM

I don't know if it's chronologically accurate, but I really remember sitting down to watch Maverick (on Sunday evening if my memory serves). The old black and white one with James Garner.

Not sure why, but that really sticks with me. Maybe it was the theme song.

**QuikSsurfer** · 11-06-2006, 07:39 PM

either fraggle rock or david the gnome

ZepSinger · 11-06-2006, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by old_geezer

Red Skeleton Comedy Show

What can I say?

Red Skelton
The Gary Moore Show
Twilight Zone (the original series)

**mlyonsd** · 11-06-2006, 07:42 PM

The noon news on the local Channel 9 ABC station.

Only because when I was 4 or 5 during the holidays they had a fake Santa dressed up reading letters kids sent in.

That fat bastard never did read my letter. But I got him back because I never bought his seed corn either.

CHENZ A! · 11-06-2006, 07:43 PM

I think Sesame Street.

KChiefs1 · 11-06-2006, 07:58 PM

Batman with Adam West. As a kid I thought it was very realistic & had a major crush on Catwoman Julie Newmar & the episode where she was so greedy & wouldn't give up the golden cats & ultimately fell into the cavern made me cry.

I've seen it now & it's the campiest show ever made. Strange how as a kid I really believe everything that was going on in that show & looking at it now none of it was played serious.

**Nzoner** · 11-06-2006, 08:04 PM

I'm sure the order isn't correct by year but for kid's shows I'd say

HR Puffenstuff(sp?)
The New Zoo Review
Mulligan Stew
Land Of The Lost

siberian khatru · 11-06-2006, 08:13 PM

My first memories were of Thunderbirds and Rocky and Bullwinkle. Midland, Mich., 1969. I was 3 years old.

siberian khatru · 11-06-2006, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Batman with Adam West.

I don't actually remember this, but I'm told that when I was toddling I would watch Batman. I'd hold on to the wall to balance myself, and toddle around in my diaper going "doo-doo-doo-doo-doo" ... y'know, the theme song.

**QuikSsurfer** · 11-06-2006, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Nzoner

I'm sure the order isn't correct by year but for kid's shows I'd say

HR Puffenstuff(sp?)
The New Zoo Review
Mulligan Stew
Land Of The Lost

lol, i remember land of the lost

Boise_Chief · 11-06-2006, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Little Rascals....Gilligans Island....Beverly Hillbillies....Underdog.....Romper Room...

dup: Exactly mine

**DaFace** · 11-06-2006, 08:17 PM

Probably Sesame Street. I'm relatively young.

headsnap · 11-06-2006, 08:18 PM

Adam 12

**Saulbadguy** · 11-06-2006, 08:19 PM

Sit boo boo sit. Good dog.

11-06-2006, 06:52 PM
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-632449 VARSITY	What's the first TV show you remember watching? We can go with two categories if necessary: animated and non-animated. As a little kid, I remember the non-animated shows more than the cartoons. I have vague memories of seeing The Red Skelton Show live, as well as an old Three movie on a Saturday afternoon. At the age of six, I pondered becoming a variety show host. I also have vague memories of The Courtship of Eddie's Father, and I greatly admired the bachelor upstairs neighbor who had the beads instead of a door. And of course, Wonderful World of Disney, which was quite interesting but also annoyingly void of cartoons to be full of such cartoon potential. On the cartoon front, I remember greatly enjoying Wacky Racers, which I believe is where Dastardly Dan and Muttley got their start. My mom worked in a day-old bread store, and she had a little portable TV that she would set up in the back (inventory) room, where I would watch cartoons on Saturday morning.
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KChiefs1 I’m a Mahomo! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mid-Missouri Casino cash: $6771021	Batman with Adam West. As a kid I thought it was very realistic & had a major crush on Catwoman Julie Newmar & the episode where she was so greedy & wouldn't give up the golden cats & ultimately fell into the cavern made me cry. I've seen it now & it's the campiest show ever made. Strange how as a kid I really believe everything that was going on in that show & looking at it now none of it was played serious. __________________
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