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KIDS . 1947 . 1 Season . 8.0/10

Howdy Doody_

Howdy Doody is an American children's television program that was created and produced by E. Roger Muir and telecast on the NBC network in the United States from December 27, 1947 until September 24, 1960. It was a pioneer in children's television programming and set the pattern for many similar shows. One of the first television series produced at NBC in Rockefeller Center, in Studio 3A, it was also a pioneer in early color production as NBC used the show in part to sell color television sets in the 1950s.

Created By E. Roger Muir
Network NBC
Episodes 1
8.0/10
Rating
1
Seasons
1
Episodes
ENDED
Status
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Howdy Doody poster

Howdy Doody is an American children's television program that was created and produced by E. Roger Muir and telecast on the NBC network in the United States from December 27, 1947 until September 24, 1960. It was a pioneer in children's television programming and set the pattern for many similar shows. One of the first television series produced at NBC in Rockefeller Center, in Studio 3A, it was also a pioneer in early color production as NBC used the show in part to sell color television sets in the 1950s.

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Overview
Howdy Doody has 1 season with 1 episodes spanning 1947.
Cast
Buffalo Bob Smith stars as Buffalo Bob in Howdy Doody.
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Rating
With a 8.0/10 rating from 3 votes, Howdy Doody is considered highly rated.
Year context
Howdy Doody first aired 79 years ago in 1947.

CAST (11)

Buffalo Bob Smith
Buffalo Bob Smith
Buffalo Bob
BK
Bob Keeshan
Clarabell the Clown
BN
Bobby Nicholson
Clarabell the Clown
LA
Lew Anderson
Clarabell the Clown
BL
Bill LeCornec
Chief Thunderthud
Judy Tyler
Judy Tyler
Princess Summerfall Winterspring
Dayton Allen
Dayton Allen
Phineas T. Bluster
Allen Swift
Allen Swift
LC
Lee Carney
RR
Rufus Rose
AS
Alfie Scopp

SEASONS (1 season, 1 episodes)

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SERIES INFO

1
Seasons
1
Episodes
Ended
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CREW

Creator
E. Roger Muir

NETWORKS (1)

NBC

DETAILS

First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
1
Rating
8.0/10 (3 votes)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Howdy Doody about?
Howdy Doody is an American children's television program that was created and produced by E. Roger Muir and telecast on the NBC network in the United States from December 27, 1947 until September 24, 1960. It was a pioneer in children's television programming and set the pattern for many similar shows. One of the first television series produced at NBC in Rockefeller Center, in Studio 3A, it was also a pioneer in early color production as NBC used the show in part to sell color television sets in the 1950s.
How many seasons does Howdy Doody have?
Howdy Doody has 1 season with 1 episodes total.
Who created Howdy Doody?
Howdy Doody was created by E. Roger Muir.
Who stars in Howdy Doody?
The cast of Howdy Doody includes Buffalo Bob Smith, Bob Keeshan, Bobby Nicholson, Lew Anderson, Bill LeCornec.
What is the rating of Howdy Doody?
Howdy Doody has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
Is Howdy Doody still running?
Howdy Doody has ended. The final episode aired on .

GENRES (1)

Kids
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