For more than 40 years, children and adults alike have been entertained by the faith-based adventures of little Davey and his baritone canine pal, Goliath. Now the classic stop-motion TV series is coming to DVD with the June 7 release of Davey and Goliath Vol. 1: Collector’s Edition.
Produced by Gumby creators Art Clokey and Ruth Clokey Goodell, Davey and Goliath originally aired during the late ’60s and early ’70s, and has been carried in syndication by broadcasters throughout the world ever since. Over the years, the property has taken on cult favorite status and enjoyed a resurgence in popularity a few years ago when it was spoofed for both a Mountain Dew ad and an episode of The Simpsons. Last year, Hallmark Channel aired the all-new holiday special, Davey and Goliath’s Snowboard Christmas.
The old episodes have been digitally restored for this two-disc DVD set released by Starlight Home Entertainment. Featured episodes include "The Kite," "Finders Keepers," "Blind Man’s Bluff," and "Stranded on an Island." Also included is the 30-minute summer camp special, To The Rescue!.
Bonus materials include Oh Davey! … History of the Davey and Goliath Television Series, a 60-minute documentary that aired on ABC in September of 2003. The doc features interviews with the show’s creators and behind-the-scenes footage of the making of Davey and Goliath’s Snowboard Christmas. Kids will also enjoy an Interactive Davey and Goliath Read-Along by Scholastic Books.
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