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When I was a kid there was a local TV show which feature a puppet named Gee Whizzer, and kid named Willy. I have always been haunted by the theme song, which I think is a classic written by one of the Masters. Does anyone know what this? Never be more than one step away from your sword-Old Greek Wisdom | ||
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Don’t know the song, but here’s some info on the show’s history. Looks like you could call up his son or email him and hopefully find your answer. http://www.detroitkidshow.com/Willy_Dooit.htm | |||
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You know, I lived in Detroit from about 1943 on and I don't remember that show. Of course, we didn't have TV until about 1953, so that may be a reason. By then I was in high school and not watching children's shows much. flashguy Texan by choice, not accident of birth | |||
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Yeah, it’s pretty obscure. This had to be the late 50’s early 60’s time frame. I used to watch it on a bk/wt tv which would lose the picture, so you had to slam it on top to shake up the tubes. I will probly have to contact the family and ask the question. Never be more than one step away from your sword-Old Greek Wisdom | |||
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I was a kid watching TV during that time period. I recall B&W TV, mechanical tuners and glow bottles. I do not recall any kind of show with a puppet named "Gee Whizzer" or a kid named "Willy." "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system,,,, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe "If we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living." -- Seneca the Younger, Roman Stoic philosopher | |||
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Never heard of it before, but I am a relatively young 63.  ____________________________ NRA Life Member, Annual Member GOA, MGO Annual Member | |||
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I’m only66. This show was a segment in another show, like Milky’s Party time, or something flume that. Never be more than one step away from your sword-Old Greek Wisdom | |||
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Same here Greco but I don't remember it either. I remember Milky and Soupy. -------------------------------------—————— ————————--Ignorance is a powerful tool if applied at the right time, even, usually, surpassing knowledge(E.J.Potter, A.K.A. The Michigan Madman) | |||
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As we were choking down bowls full of Quisp cereal!  | |||
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Soupy was doing all right until one day his mike didn't shut down quick enough and he was heard to say over the air "Well, that'll keep the little bastards for another day...." flashguy Texan by choice, not accident of birth | |||
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Well, I contacted Wendy Johnson, of the original Johnson family, who still puts on marionette shows with Willy Douit, Gee Whizzer and Applesauce. She responded that the tune is Fiddle Faddle. This was a surprise to me as I thought it might be Pagliacci, or Tchaikovsky, or even Ravel. Any way; a decent version is on YouTube performed by a talented young trio—- Trio Neutrino: Leroy Anderson Fiddle Faddle Never be more than one step away from your sword-Old Greek Wisdom | |||
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