This might be dating myself, but I TOTALLY remember Gumby! Anyone else?? Initially appearing on the Howdy Doody Show in 1956, the little green slab of clay transcended as a stand-alone television series across major network in 146 countries, commissioned over 200 episodes and continues to be a relevant pop culture icon today. Now, can you believe that today is Gumby’s 60th birthday?! The world’s first stop motion clay animated television series is BACK!
Airing on TELETOON Retro, with newly re-mastered episodes it’s Gumby like you’ve never seen before! Created by stop motion pioneer Art Clokey, the series follows the fun-filled adventures of the everyday hero Gumby, who is full of wonder and awe, and is always leaving a place better than when he found it. With his best pony pal and voice of reason, Pokey, they magically transport to locales near and far, overcoming any obstacle that they meet including the mischievous troublemakers, The Blockheads.
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