People already tease me that my blog has an incredibly narrow appeal -- Gen X gays who worship Chris Evert, Debbie Harry and Crystal Light -- but this nod to "The Friendly Giant" may just take the cake. The show, which we picked up on Channel 9 in Windsor, Ontario, just across the Detroit River, was made possible by a detailed model of a village and the regular-sized Bob Homme. The opening credits featuring the view of the town was the coolest, and I always wanted the furniture inside the castle for my Big Jeff and Jody dolls to try on for size. On top of all that, Rusty made the perfect best friend!
Kenneth, I grew up in Utica and i love the Friendly Giant and Chez Helenn. do you remember that one?
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to tomorow's post on Mr. Dressup. What gen x gay could resist the allure of the "tickle trunk"?
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Look up... waaaayyyy up. Love the Friendly Giant. Jerome the Giraffe was always my favorite. Thanks for the memory!
ReplyDeletei grew up watching this in the 60's, along with Mr. Dressup and as a previous poster mentioned; Chez Helen. thanks for tube sentimental reminder.
ReplyDeleteNot just you Gen Xers, we baby boomers loved "The Friendly Giant" too!
ReplyDeleteI remember it, but I grew up in the 60's. Did you know the theme song is called 'Early One Morning'? It's an old English folk song.
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