I was on the show in 1965. As I recall, three kids got to celebrate their birthday all on one show, and each kid got to invite several friends, which is why there was a mob of kids in the studio. My dad was a puppeteer and artist on the show. He did the voice for the huge Leo the Lion puppet, and would draw pictures of different animals requested by the kids.
In 1967, I was on the show. I remember sitting on a flimsy wooden staircase with other kids, and we all took turns shaking Paul Tripp's hand. When I reached down to shake his hand, I brushed against the rough wooden bannister and got a splinter in my hand.
We were all given a slice of birthday cake after the show.
Despite the splinter, I was thrilled to be a guest. It was great.
God this brings back such memories. I remember standing in a line two blocks long outside our local department store just to meet Paul , and Ruth and Jan and have them autograph my Birthday house album. (I still have it *LOL*)
My mom still jokes that she didn't stand in that long a line to see Sinatra at The Paramount as she did to see Paul Tripp.
Dear Urblhoops, I have both "Birthday House"record albums..and I've seen your photo on that color album cover. I don't know? I don't think that that bow tie is that bad? It's look nice.
For the users of "You Tube"..this coming thursday November 26,2009. "You Tube'will air an original documentary about the making of Mr.Paul Tripp's only children's movie"The Christmas That Almost Wasn't". Be sure to see this unique look into the creation of a
No joke. That Birthday House album? I am the one black guy on there. Sitting down with that ridiculous bow tie that my dad probbly picked out. I cringe even today when i seee that album.
I never got on, but I remember seeing my name in the crawl on my birthday for a number of years. Too bad TV is too sophisticated for a simple joy like this nowadays
This program was one of the first that I saw when I was a little girl (over 60 years ago)...Why do I think of Paul Tripp as "Mr. Imagination" the man with the magic reputation? Was that part of "Birthday House"? or was it a separate program???what fond memories!!!!
"BIRTHDAY HOUSE" was a very unsophisticated children's show hosted by Paul Tripp, and also featured his wife Ruth Enders, Tom Tichenor {puppeteer/comedy relief}, and Jan Lara {singer/storyteller}, and about a dozen kids, with accompaniment by Tripp's musical collaborator, Ray Carter. The series was produced at and aired locally on WNBC-TV, Channel 4 in New York, at 9am weekdays {after "THE TODAY SHOW"} from April 1963 through the summer of 1967, and briefly syndicated during its final season.
I was on this show when I was 3 years old in 1963 and I remember drawing a snake on the blackboard!
drjsquyres 2 months ago
This was my favorite show when I was a kid and I used to have the album too. This brought back some good memories.
honeylou971963 9 months ago
I was on the show in 1965. As I recall, three kids got to celebrate their birthday all on one show, and each kid got to invite several friends, which is why there was a mob of kids in the studio. My dad was a puppeteer and artist on the show. He did the voice for the huge Leo the Lion puppet, and would draw pictures of different animals requested by the kids.
beepboopboink 1 year ago
I wonder if anyone seeing this who was on the show was also on the album cover as I was?
urblhoops 1 year ago
In 1967, I was on the show. I remember sitting on a flimsy wooden staircase with other kids, and we all took turns shaking Paul Tripp's hand. When I reached down to shake his hand, I brushed against the rough wooden bannister and got a splinter in my hand.
We were all given a slice of birthday cake after the show.
Despite the splinter, I was thrilled to be a guest. It was great.
tatkopitwmf 1 year ago
Love it! I was on the show. Wish the show was taped.
CatsEyes1717 1 year ago
God this brings back such memories. I remember standing in a line two blocks long outside our local department store just to meet Paul , and Ruth and Jan and have them autograph my Birthday house album. (I still have it *LOL*)
My mom still jokes that she didn't stand in that long a line to see Sinatra at The Paramount as she did to see Paul Tripp.
JTPolo101 1 year ago
I so dearly loved this show! Thank you!
annikee59 1 year ago
Dear Urblhoops, I have both "Birthday House"record albums..and I've seen your photo on that color album cover. I don't know? I don't think that that bow tie is that bad? It's look nice.
143AC 2 years ago
@143AC Started thinking about Birthday House this morning. I wish I had the album still. I think my ex got it.
urblhoops 1 year ago
For the users of "You Tube"..this coming thursday November 26,2009. "You Tube'will air an original documentary about the making of Mr.Paul Tripp's only children's movie"The Christmas That Almost Wasn't". Be sure to see this unique look into the creation of a
Yultide Musical cinematic classic.
143AC 2 years ago
No joke. That Birthday House album? I am the one black guy on there. Sitting down with that ridiculous bow tie that my dad probbly picked out. I cringe even today when i seee that album.
urblhoops 2 years ago
I never got on, but I remember seeing my name in the crawl on my birthday for a number of years. Too bad TV is too sophisticated for a simple joy like this nowadays
Bogframe 2 years ago
This program was one of the first that I saw when I was a little girl (over 60 years ago)...Why do I think of Paul Tripp as "Mr. Imagination" the man with the magic reputation? Was that part of "Birthday House"? or was it a separate program???what fond memories!!!!
samikahn 2 years ago
Dear From The Sidelines,
"Birthday House!'was also seen Monday to Saturday
mornings on WNBC TV Ch.4 in NYC. The show may not be Sophisticated PBS fare..but?
It is more entertaining,informative and real than even
"The Muppets"on "Sessme St."or "Mr.Rogers' Neghibor-
hood!".
143AC 2 years ago
I was on this show at about 4 too, and all I can remember is how petrified I was of Paul Tripp the whole time!
y0urnameinstars 3 years ago
"BIRTHDAY HOUSE" was a very unsophisticated children's show hosted by Paul Tripp, and also featured his wife Ruth Enders, Tom Tichenor {puppeteer/comedy relief}, and Jan Lara {singer/storyteller}, and about a dozen kids, with accompaniment by Tripp's musical collaborator, Ray Carter. The series was produced at and aired locally on WNBC-TV, Channel 4 in New York, at 9am weekdays {after "THE TODAY SHOW"} from April 1963 through the summer of 1967, and briefly syndicated during its final season.
fromthesidelines 3 years ago
I was on this show on my 4th birthday. I'm not sure I agree that growing up is fun, though!
williamiv 3 years ago