Art Clokey
Director
Davey and Goliath (1961)
Specials
Davey and Goliath is a 1960s stop-motion animated children's Christian television series. The programs, produced by the Lutheran Church in America, were produced by Art Clokey after the success of his Gumby series. Each 15-minute episode features the adventures of Davey Hansen and his "talking" dog Goliath as they learn the love of God through everyday occurrences.
Released Feb. 25, 1961
Episode 15 min
2+
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Network: Syndication
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S0E9 - Oh Davey! History of the Davey and Goliath Television Series
This one-hour documentary showcases the development of Davey and Goliath, the stop-motion animation children's program created for the Lutheran church by Clokey Productions. It includes the history of Davey and Goliath, interviews with the original creators, and special behind the scenes footage of the making of the all new "Davey and Goliath's Snowboard Christmas."
Sept. 14, 2003, midnight
S0E7 - To The Rescue
While attending summer camp, Davey, Goliath and friends locate and rescue the victims of a plane crash.
June 29, 1975, midnight
S0E1 - Christmas Lost and Found
This Davey and Goliath special involves a boy selling Christmas trees and a sacrifice to be made by Davey.
Dec. 25, 1965, midnight
S0E4 - New Year Promise
Sally and Davey have a New Year's fight, and Sally runs away from home thinking Davey doesn't love her.
Dec. 31, 1967, midnight
S0E2 - Happy Easter
Davey's Grandma tells Davey how she will see his baseball game on Saturday and how they will get together on Easter. On Thursday after baseball practice, Davey learns that his Grandma had passed away.
March 26, 1967, midnight
S0E3 - Halloween Who-Dun-It
A rash of vandalism occurs after a Halloween party and the perpetrators' costumes make it difficult for police to apprehend the vandals.
Oct. 29, 1967, midnight
S0E5 - School... Who Needs It?
Davey and the Jickets rebel against going to school, but an understanding teacher shows them the value of school.
Aug. 22, 1971, midnight
S0E6 - The Family of God
Davey helps his friend Cisco understand what communion is by explaining that we all are invited to be part of God's family through the Lord's Supper
June 17, 1972, midnight
S0E8 - Davey and Goliath's Snowboard Christmas
An action-packed holiday special that is perfect for the whole family. Through the magic of stop-motion animation, we follow Davey and his talking dog, Goliath, on an exciting snowboarding adventure.
Dec. 19, 2004, midnight
Network: Syndication
Episode Runtime: 15 min.
Season Runtime: 975 min.
Released: Feb. 25, 1961
Last Air Date: Feb. 24, 1973, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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