heipel: A Totally Different World Gets More Distant Still

Wednesday, June 14, 2006

http://www.cbc.ca/story/arts/national/2006/06/14/mr-dressup.html

Mark said...: I think i watched that show as a kid. i have very few memories of my childhood, which is weird really. i actually think i have a crap long term memory over all. anyway i think i watched it and liked it.

i guess there's not enough gore or sex on it for kids.; 1:35 PM
/rh said...: I was saddened to see that article too (I also have a note to post about it). I have a lot of fond memories of watching Mr Dressup, and the Friendly Giant too, to mention another 70s CBC staple. There was a gentleness to those shows that's hard to find today, though there are a couple that my kids watch that have a similar quality. We've grown too much in love with the quick and the loud.; 2:36 PM
maggie said...: Nostalgia. Ernie Coombs retired in 1996 and died in 2001. They ran his show for 10 years after he retired. I think that shows amazing respect for the man.
BTW, the shows for kiddies now are great. Poko, Tractor Tom, Clifford The Big Red Dog,to name a few. They are entertaining as well as educational. There's always a lesson learned. No gore, no quick and loud, just great stuff.
Sorry if you miss Mr. D. :); 2:37 PM

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