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"Ding Dong School" (1952) More at IMDbPro »TV series 1952-1956


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Director:
Reinald Werrenrath
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Release Date:
22 December 1952 (USA) more
Genre:
Family more
Plot:
This educational program for children was seen daily.
Awards:
Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win more
User Comments:
A Masterpiece of Television more

Cast

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Dr. Frances Horwich ... Miss Frances
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Directed by
Reinald Werrenrath 
 
Produced by
Reinald Werrenrath .... producer
 
Other crew
Gary Owens .... announcer
 

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Additional Details

Runtime:
USA:30 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Filming Locations:
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Fun Stuff

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Most episodes of this popular series no longer exist in any format. Please check your attic. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Elvis (2005) (TV) more

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A Masterpiece of Television, 5 February 2009
9/10
Author: I_Remember_Mama-fan from United States

*** This comment may contain spoilers ***

What can be said about "Ding Dong School", which hasn't already been said? Well, this show is so awesome, I bet that even Goku would like it. Broadcast on NBC-TV for several years in the Fabulous 1950's, a time of hope and prosperity, "Ding Dong School" gave millions of young kids the life-lessons needed to grow up on the right path. Truly, no murderer ever watched this fifties gem. Filmed on a set the size of a modern day bathroom (maybe smaller), "Ding Dong School" didn't need fancy sets or cheesy theme muzak, it was just the host, Miss Frances, talking directing to the audience, demonstrating how to do simple things like playing with a small cloth, or blowing bubbles. She also read poetry on the show, which may explain why Baby Boomers can actually read, unlike a certain later generation who uses fake words like "rulz" and "dis". The commercials were always for healthy food, which helped the host gain critical acclaim. Overall, I'd say "Ding Dong School" is a true masterpiece of television, a wonderful show which is almost as good as another masterpiece of TV, "The Jack Benny Show".

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