The Dr Max Show first aired January 23, 1961 on WMT-TV Cedar Rapids. It aired Monday through Friday from 3:30-4pm until Dr. Max's retirement on September 25, 1981.
Dr. Max (Max Hahn) passed away in June of 1984, and Mombo (Fred Petrick) passed away in November of 2001.
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unclejed48 2 weeks ago
I remember watching this when I was a kid! Oh, wow. what memories!
Dawn
10Dec1971 5 months ago
How well I remember this show! I grew up in New Hartford Iowa and now live in the San Francisco Bay area. This show formulated a lot of my thinking when I was young and was a wonderful after school program. Rest in peace Dr. Max & Mombo!
Dennyboy8 6 months ago
I grew up watching Dr. Max and Mombo! I was one of those blessed to have watched this show. Max Hahn and Fred Petrik, RIP, you are sorely missed. Eastern Iowa was really blessed by their presence. :)
AlbieGray 6 months ago
Actually there was a time in the 1960's when the show aired from 4:00 until 5:30 p.m. It was then scaled back to 4-5 p.m. in the early 1970's and by the time it was winding down in the late 70's, then WMT TV had turned it into a half hour show from 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.
dgfeltz 7 months ago
I can't say sissers I say skizzers. Loved Mombo
yajneslo 1 year ago
I am a 46 year old combat veteran and I teared up when I watched this. Dr. Max and Mombo were constant parts of my life. I had forgotten about "My Important Book" but remembered it instantly on seeing this. Thank you for posting it and take it easy, play it safe and be careful.
therealrevo 2 years ago
What a find!! I was born and raised in Dubuque (Wahlert High Class of '64) Moved to Chicago, but have fond memories of Dr Max and Mombo. Anybody have an extra Important Book, I can't find mine. Paul
MrChicagoPaul 2 years ago