New Zoo Revue is an American half-hour children's television show that ran in first-run syndication from 1972 to 1977.[3]

New Zoo Revue
GenreComedy
Family
Musical
Created byBarbara Atlas[1][2]
Doug Momary
StarringDoug Momary
Emily Peden
Sharon Baird
Yanco Inone
Larri Thomas
Chuck Woolery
Fran Ryan
Voices ofBob Holt
Bill Callaway
Joni Robbins
Hazel Shermet
ComposerDoug Momary
Country of originUnited States
Production
Production locationBurbank, California
Running time22 minutes
Production companiesFunco Corporation
Stone/Bradshaw Productions
Original release
NetworkSyndication
ReleaseJanuary 24, 1972 (1972-01-24) –
1977 (1977)

Concept

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The 196-episode musical comedy-format show conveyed the concepts of cooperation and guidance for living in contemporary society. Each episode dealt with a topic such as moving away, courtesy, bragging, or patience.

Though hosted by humans Doug and Emmy Jo (real-life spouses Douglas Momary and Emily Josephine Peden), the show featured costumed full-bodied puppet characters, primarily Freddie the Frog, Henrietta Hippo, and Charlie the Owl. Momary composed over 600 songs for the series.[4]

The show received awards and recommendations from the National Education Association and the National School Board Association.[citation needed]

New Zoo Revue was acquired from O Atlas Entertainment and the show's original co-creator, Barbara Atlas; the property is now owned by Frank A. O'Donnell, who is based in Las Vegas. The library continues to be licensed and broadcast by various networks across the US. Episodes can be viewed, and merchandise and DVDs of the original episodes can be purchased on the Internet.

Characters

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Guest stars

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References

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  1. ^ Alex McNeil. Total Television: The Comprehensive Guide to Programming from 1948 to the Present. 4th Edition. New York: Penguin, 1996, 600.
  2. ^ Opening and ending credits, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4v0xbwpP3hk
  3. ^ Woolery, George W. (1985). Children's Television: The First Thirty-Five Years, 1946-1981, Part II: Live, Film, and Tape Series. The Scarecrow Press. pp. 371–373. ISBN 0-8108-1651-2.
  4. ^ Deckelmeier, Joe (2023-11-12). "New Zoo Revue Interview: Doug Momary & Emmy Jo Peden Reflect On Revolutionary Children's Show". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
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