Favorite "Educational" TV show(s)

[Bob P]

Re: Favorite "Educational" TV show(s)

When my oldest was little PBS had a show called Wishbone about a Jack Russell terrier who would act out famous books. We had some great bonding moments over that show.

Currently I (actually we both) like Mythbusters and had a slight addiction to Ice Road Truckers - although I'm not sure if that's educational. I guess it did teach me that I don't want to live in northern Canada

I'll also admit to the guilty pleasure of watching Dogfights on The History Channel.

[liberty]

Re: Favorite "Educational" TV show(s)

When my oldest was little PBS had a show called Wishbone about a Jack Russell terrier who would act out famous books. We had some great bonding moments over that show.

I loved Wishbone! I thought it was neat that the stories he re-enacted drew parallels with what was going on in "real life" with his master and family. The dog who played Wishbone, Soccer, died in 2001.

[Bob P]

Re: Favorite "Educational" TV show(s)

That's so sad! My daughter had a little stuffed Wishbone - actually I think it's still in her room someplace (she's 18 now LOL). I just remember the dog as The Count of Monte Christo holding a little sword in his mouth

I liked how they paralleled it too, I think it made the actual books more approachable for the kids. I do know that show caused my daughter to read some of those books once she was older.

[LocalMotion]

Re: Favorite "Educational" TV show(s)

Anybody remember Mr. Wizard's World? I use to love that show when i was a kid.


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