Start Over Collection National Educational Television

1601. How can one nation help another? (29:13)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Four students from the Middle East -Turkey, Israel, United Arab Republic, and Iran -discuss politics and policies in their home area in the following terms: What is the economic position of each co...

1602. Are women really superior? (28:38)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Herald Tribune Youth Forum panelists discuss the relation between men and women in various parts of the world, as students from the Philippines, Japan, Finland, and Ceylon debate on: What has been ...

1603. Education : what's wrong with American high schools? (29:47)

Date:
1958
Main contributors:
National Educational Television
Summary:
Teenagers from France, Ghana, India, and Israel discuss the pros and cons of Americans education. Questions whether or not American education is challenging. (WOR-TV) Kinescope.

1604. Education : here and abroad (29:42)

Date:
1958
Main contributors:
National Educational Television
Summary:
Teenagers from Korea, Norway, Sudan, and the United Kingdom explain their views on American high school students after visiting American school rooms. Compares education in the United States with t...

1605. Education (27:11)

Date:
1954
Main contributors:
National Educational Television
Summary:
Delegates from Australia, the Union of South Africa, and the Gold Coast discuss the problems of education both in the United States and abroad. Each of the delegates to the forum was the guest of a...

1606. Dolls, puppets, and diversion (30:20)

Date:
1958
Summary:
In all societies, children have a need to play. The doll, made in the human image is a universal toy. The puppet, made in the human or animal form, is another means of diversion for children, as ...

1607. Introduction : part I (29:12)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Explains why opera is not popular in America and what changes are necessary before opera will be accepted by the public. Points out that modern operatic performances are in two areas--grand opera a...

1608. Industry (29:25)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Discusses practical applications of nuclear energy in industry. Stresses the use of radioactivity in determining the age of the solar system, the age of an ancient site in Texas, and in solving the...

1609. The smoke-filled room and Mr. Throttlebottom (29:17)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses the national party convention as a nominating device. Considers control of the convention, the convention as a "sane" method for choosing candidates, and the nomination of the vice-presid...

1610. Paul J. Tillich : religion and psychotherapy (29:19)

Date:
1961
Summary:
This program provides the viewer with some highly interesting comparisons between psychology – in particular, Freudian psychology – and Tillich’s interpretation of man’s nature. The major point dev...

1611. Rank and file (17:09)

Date:
unknown
Summary:
Segment from episode 20 of Black Journal. Points out that discrimination within labor unions restricts minority membership, thus perpetuating the existing power structure. Notes that minorities in ...

1612. China : shadow on the summit (59:26)

Date:
1960
Summary:
Charles O. Porter, Blair Fraser, Zbigniew Brzezinski, and Saville Davis and Eleanor Roosevelt consider the inclusion of China in disarmament talks, the future of Chinese-Soviet relations, and possi...

1613. Archibald Ant likes to play baseball (15:05)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Audience learns how to make an ant puppet of varying size. In the Make Do Theatre play, the story of Archibald Ant is told. After playing baseball, he eats too much honey and his stomach gets reall...

1614. At the bottom of the pond (15:03)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Fignewton Frog (puppet) and Dora (person) tell the story of the Caddis Fly using a "Make - Do Theatre" style, which requires the storyteller to construct the puppets before telling the story. Featu...

1615. Beatrice Bat and the Beautiful Necklace (15:06)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Fignewton Frog (puppet) and Dora (person) tell a story about a bat named Beatrice who buys a beautiful necklace but gets sick due to trying to sleep right-side-up so as to keep the necklace on. Giv...

1617. Blower Makes Friends (15:05)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Breezes can move boats across water, lift kits to the sky and dry clothes. Dora tells a story, illustrated by shadow puppets of a little breeze called Blower who didn't want to play with his bigger...

1618. Betsy Fills Her Basket (15:09)

Date:
1958
Summary:
There are different types of pollen. Bees gather pollen. Mr. Robinson provides sketches of Betsy, a honeybee, who gets hay fever from one kind of pollen. She gathers pollen from another source and ...

1619. Cheerily Chirp (15:09)

Date:
1957
Summary:
Fignewton Frog (puppet) and Dora (person) tell a story about Cheerily Chirp the young cricket who wants to learn to play the violin instead of being restricted to traditional cricket music.

1620. Clifford Clam's Sore Foot (15:05)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Dora shows the audience how to make a clam and a bird puppet. Dora and Fignewton put on a play about Clifford the Clam who gets a sore foot from jumping too high.

1621. Henry Higgenbottom Loses His Temper (15:06)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Hailstones grown in concentric layers because they pass through the varying temperatures of different air levels. With the felt board, Dora and Fignewton tell the story of a hailstone who lost his ...

1622. Dandy Don the Downy Woodpecker (15:02)

Date:
1959
Summary:
This is the story of a vain woodpecker who wanted to wear shoes. Dora and Fignewton talk about what woodpeckers eat and their habits are illustrated with shadow puppets.

1623. Danny Deer's Dilemma (15:04)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Dora and Fignewton tell the story of a deer who lost his antlers and what happened as a result.

1624. Her Ladyship, Harriet Hare (15:06)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Some animals adopt protective coloration for winter. By means of the peep-show parade, Dora tells the story of an elderly rabbit in the impoverished nobility who forgot that nature would take care ...

1625. Jill of All Trades (15:04)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Fignewton Frog (puppet) and Dora (person) tell a story about Jill the bee who worries about her busy work schedule. Broadly explains the variety of work bees perform including caring for larvae, gu...

1626. Henry Robert's Tight Hat (15:01)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Fignewton Frog (puppet) and Dora (person) tell a story about a reluctant root and the troubles that causes to its flower. Ends with a suggestion that children go to the library to learn more about ...

1627. Jimmy and Jamie (15:16)

Date:
1959
Summary:
If a worm loses part of its body in time that part will be replaced. Using make-do puppets, Dora tells the story of on worm's adventures. Viewers learn how to make a puppet worm from paper.

1628. Jump, Freddy, Jump (15:12)

Date:
1958
Summary:
A frog's tongue is fastened to the front of his mouth. A frog can catch flies while jumping. Frogs eat flies. Dora and Fignewton use the felt-board technique to tell the story of Freddy Frog who fo...

1629. Mrs. Spider Goes to a Wedding (15:10)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Fignewton Frog and Dora tell a tale of Mrs. Spider, who helps a hummingbird get a bridal veil. Using the peep-show parade and a series of miniature sets with moving figures, they tell of some of th...

1630. Katy Loses Her Coat (15:07)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Host Dora uses a series of felt-board illustrations to explain to her puppet friend Fignewton Frog the lifecycle of a catepillar named Katy.

1631. Polly's Pride and Joy (15:08)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Pollywogs grow their legs and lose their tails as they become frogs. Dora Velleman tells the story of Polly, a pollywog, who is very vain of her beautiful tail. She snubs all her friends as a resul...

1632. Percival Leads the Parade (15:14)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Dora shows how to make a penguin puppet out of a clothespin. The Make Do Theatre production tells the story of Percival Penguin who always lands on his head when coming out of the water. He has a s...

1633. Oliver Loses His Dignity (15:07)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Fignewton Frog (puppet) and Dora (person) tell a story about "Oliver and his Dignity." Oliver is an otter, and this episode features shadow puppet theater.

1634. The Butterfly Who Didn't Want To Go South (15:12)

Date:
1958
Summary:
With Fignewton handling the make-do puppets and Dora narrating, this is the story of a butterfly, who because she helped her friends, managed to migrate anyways, in spite of her first intention to ...

1635. The "Nest Beautiful" Contest (15:10)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Fignewton Frog (puppet) and Dora (person) tell a story about a contest put on by the fictional magazine "Nest Beautiful" for the best picture of a bird's nest. They then recommend books about birds...

1636. Spray of Violets (15:17)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Host Dora tells the story of Eloise the Skunk, a kid skunk who couldn't spray until one day a dog almost attacks her and she learns how to spray because she is scared. The dog asks to be adopted by...

1637. Sally Starfish (15:09)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Host Dora shows Fignewton Frog the puppet how to make a star hand puppet and a cut-out fish to enact a play. She uses these to tell the story of Sayy the too-inquisitive starfish, who gets into tro...

1638. The Little Man Who Danced on a Cloud (14:48)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Clouds are composed of water vapous. Mr. Robinson, a designer artist and illustrator uses the roll-around sketch board to illustrate Dora's story of the little man who always wanted to be able to d...

1639. The Happy Travelers (15:14)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Dora and Fignewton Frog teach about different types of plant seeds including a milkweed, dandelion and maple seed along with a burr and how they travel and get planted. They ride wind currents and ...

1640. The Happiest Snowman Ever (15:00)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Dora teaches the audience about how snowflakes grow in size as they fall through the sky. Shows how to make a snoman puppet out of a paper bag and how to cut out various shapes of snowflakes.

1641. The Discontent Koala (15:12)

Date:
1958
Summary:
The home and habits of the koala bear are illustrated in this tale of the bear who leaves home to seek his fortune at sea. Dora tells the story to Fignewton Frog who manages the shadow puppets.

1642. The Old-Fashioned Baby Carriage (15:13)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Host Dora (person) and Fignewtown Frog (puppet) narrate and perform a shadow theater shadow puppet show about a family of seahorses. While the mother seahorse is preparing for a teaparty, father se...

1643. The Little Rainbow (15:13)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Fignewton Frog (puppet) and Dora (person) make rainbows, raindrops, and puppets out of household materials to perform a play called "The Little Rainbow" in the "Make-Do Theater." The play tells the...

1644. The Long, Long Trip (15:16)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Some birds do not spend the winter in their northern homes. Dora shows how to make a simple bird puppet and then she and Fignewton Frog use the make-do theatre to tell the story of the bird who was...

1646. The Surprise Party (15:07)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Fignewton Frog (puppet) and Dora (person) tell the story of "The Surpise Party" using felt cut-outs. In the story, flowers host a surprise party where they and all of their guests (others flowers a...

1647. The Seed That Grew So Slowly (15:16)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Trees grow from seeds; some deciduous trees grow very slowly. Dora Velleman and Fignewton Frog use the peep-show parade to tell the story of an impatient young seedling who learns that there are co...

1648. The Remembering String (15:04)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Dora and Fignewton Frog tell the story of Freddie Firefly who uses a string tied onto his finger to remember that he has to get fuel for his lamp. Uses story board illustrations to tell his story.

1649. The Sulky Sunbeam (15:10)

Date:
1959
Summary:
Plants need sunlight, and this story tells what happened when sunbeam lost interest in his work. Dora Velleman tells the story and Fignewton Frog helps illustrate it at the felt boards.

1650. Tommy Turtle's Snowman (15:02)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Fignewton Frog (puppet) and Dora (person) tell the story of Tommy Turtle, using diaramas. Tommy wants to stay awake for the winter and build a snowman, and ends up getting helped by another hiberna...