David the Gnome Opening Sing-Along

The World of David the Gnome, originally titled David el Gnomo, is a Spanish animated television series based on the children's books The Gnomes and The Secret Book of Gnomes, by the Dutch author Wil Huygen and illustrator Rien Poortvliet. The program was originally created in Spain by BRB Internacional (who were also responsible for the Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds franchise) with animation by Canadian studio Cinar (now Cookie Jar Entertainment), titled David el Gnomo, and retains a sense of the lush illustrations of the original books. Twenty-six episodes were produced. There was also a spin-off series entitled Wisdom of the Gnomes.

In the US dub, The World of David the Gnome was narrated by Christopher Plummer, of The Sound of Music and The Insider fame. For United States viewers, the voice of David the Gnome was redubbed with the voice of Tom Bosley, and features an original opening theme song which is repeated in the end credits (mostly instrumental except for the finale).

David the Gnome came to United States television in 1987, running weekdays on the Nickelodeon cable channel, and was part of the fledgling Nick Jr. lineup when that was created shortly thereafter until 1995. It was also broadcast on The Learning Channel from September 30, 1996 until late 1998. The series is still frequently shown on weekday mornings on Irish channel RTÉ Two as of 2006. In Australia, it has aired on ABC, as well as the Australian branch of Nickelodeon, again as part of the Nick Jr. lineup.

The series does much to encourage children to treat the environment with respect. The first episode begins with real images of contamination and destruction, contrasted later with the anti-materialism and pacifism of the gnomes.

During the series, different animals are shown and information is given on their behavior and customs, which is usually well documented. The same thing happens with the medical situations David is faced with.

A lesson in the initial credits of each episode reminds us that nobody is better by being bigger.

The series ends with David and his wife turning into trees, as a metaphor for death.

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[gameshowluvr86]

This makes me cry. :.)

[yougosquishnow]

omg omg omg omg I thought no one remembed this show but me! I used to love this theme so much. I was addicted to this show in elementary school.

[ClassicTVMan1981X]

I wonder who has the English version of "The Wisdom of the Gnomes" lyrics?

[luckynothirteen]

MAJOR GOOSEBUMPS! Oh my I remember reading the books and watching the series. Such good memories. They used to air great cartoon series back then. Mrs Spoon, Maya the Bee, Smurf, Daddy Long Legs, Bimble's Bucket...This one is still an all time favourite.

[OsirisLee76]

This brings back memories from my childhood. I miss this show. I wish it were on DVD.

[Bantayan1]

RIP Tom Bosley! This show was the best!

[badboywantsome2]

Wow I want to cry this is amazing !!

[madhatterswife]

This was mine and my older brothers favorite shows when we were younger.

[yvettebomba]

I had forgotten completely about this show...wow

[marrion99]

Wow, this brings me back.....

[ryanibe08]

i was 7 when i saw this!