New Zoo Revue

TV Series
1972–19771972–1977
30m

7.3/10

Musical Family Comedy

Syndicated half-hour children's television show that ran from 1972-1977, New Zoo Review, is a 196-episode musical comedy show. Through song, dance and games, The New Zoo Revue teaches the ba... Read allSyndicated half-hour children's television show that ran from 1972-1977, New Zoo Review, is a 196-episode musical comedy show. Through song, dance and games, The New Zoo Revue teaches the basic principles of getting along with others, respecting the community and oneself, and doi... Read allSyndicated half-hour children's television show that ran from 1972-1977, New Zoo Review, is a 196-episode musical comedy show. Through song, dance and games, The New Zoo Revue teaches the basic principles of getting along with others, respecting the community and oneself, and doing the right thing. Hosted by humans Doug and Emmy Jo, the show features costumed full-bod... Read all

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New Zoo Revue

Syndicated half-hour children's television show that ran from 1972-1977, New Zoo Review, is a 196-episode musical comedy show. Through song, dance and games, The New Zoo Revue teaches the basic principles of getting along with others, respecting the community and oneself, and doing the right thing. Hosted by humans Doug and Emmy Jo, the show features costumed full-bodied puppet characters, primarily a shy hippopotamus named Henrietta Hippo, a wise owl named Charlie the Owl , and a fun-loving frog named Freddy the Frog. —john-e-jones01

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- The first children's series to blend education and entertainment in a magical, musical comedy format!
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The actors playing the animals, as well as some of the guest stars, had a habit of using very un family-friendly profanity when they messed up a line or as a joke. Those, of course, never made it into the final episodes. A video of those outtakes can be found on YouTube.

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Featured in The Amityville Murders (2018)

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9/10

An Owl, a Hippo, and the Frog!

The cast and crew of this children's show was first rate in my opinion. In fact, I sometimes catch it occasionally. It was one of the funniest and best shows of that time. I remember watching it when I was a child. I loved Henrietta Hippo and Freddy the Frog and the smart Owl. They were joined by human counterparts like Emmy Jo and the guy and Fran Ryan as Ms. Goodbody. The show was never that much of a hit but among kids like myself who watched it years later. I always enjoyed the silly costumes, the seventies hair and make-up, costumes, and set design. It wasn't anything like it is today as it is with technology but the place was friendly and warm and a memorable part of my childhood.

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