The opening sequence wasn't a "promo"; that was the end of a January 1949 episode noting the fact that NBC had managed to reach all the way to the Midwest [St. Louis!] for live telecasting (some affiliates had to depend on kinescope film prints of "live" shows because they weren't part of the connection, or they carried MORE than one network's schedule, as they were often the only station in their area). By September 1951, they {and other networks} were able to telecast from "coast-to-coast".
Hmmm, I see your point but I did write that it was "an NBC promo." I didn't say it was a Howdy Doody promo. It seems that NBC was promoting its growth.
@fromthesidelines I was only impressed to see my hometown listed on there since that was the ONLY station in town back then (hopefully they aired the program live then).
Thanks. You know, I had that intro just sitting on my hard drive so I decided to add it on here. This show really grows on you and I can see how kids were attracted by the whole concept of Doodyville and this cast of characters. I have a couple more episodes that I'll be uploading.
I now realize why NBC has hired Chelsea Clinton. They are thinkign of bringing back Howdy Doody. Notice the resemblance?
tvnetdude 3 weeks ago
Thanks Margo. I'm really glad you liked it :)
hwy61media 2 years ago
Thank you for sharing this video. I enjoy it.
urCherieAmor 2 years ago
Hi Cheryl! Thanks for watching and commenting.
hwy61media 2 years ago
Oh Cool i get to see Howdy Doody, Just great Michael,you're awesome, never seen this before.
Howdy Doody Michael.
Hugs, Rita
AfsAnehAfairytale 2 years ago
AfsAnehAfairytale, ty for sharing this time in pop culture........very interesting!
FASHIONCONSPIRACY 2 years ago
Howdy Doody Rita! LOL
hwy61media 2 years ago
The opening sequence wasn't a "promo"; that was the end of a January 1949 episode noting the fact that NBC had managed to reach all the way to the Midwest [St. Louis!] for live telecasting (some affiliates had to depend on kinescope film prints of "live" shows because they weren't part of the connection, or they carried MORE than one network's schedule, as they were often the only station in their area). By September 1951, they {and other networks} were able to telecast from "coast-to-coast".
fromthesidelines 2 years ago
Hmmm, I see your point but I did write that it was "an NBC promo." I didn't say it was a Howdy Doody promo. It seems that NBC was promoting its growth.
hwy61media 2 years ago
@fromthesidelines I was only impressed to see my hometown listed on there since that was the ONLY station in town back then (hopefully they aired the program live then).
RetroToledo 10 months ago
@fromthesidelines This was the first kids show ever apparantly.
SaskueSucks 5 months ago
Thanks. You know, I had that intro just sitting on my hard drive so I decided to add it on here. This show really grows on you and I can see how kids were attracted by the whole concept of Doodyville and this cast of characters. I have a couple more episodes that I'll be uploading.
There should be shows like this today...
sigh
hwy61media 2 years ago