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Davey and Goliath

Davey and Goliath
★ 6.2/10•1961•15m•TV-G•Animation•Family•Kids
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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 Christian doctrine through everyday occurrences.

StatusEnded
Runtime15m
LanguageEN
First Air DateFeb 25, 1961

Episodes

Episode 1 - Lost in a CaveE115m

Lost in a Cave

A young man faces life's ups and downs with his canine companion.

Feb 25, 1961

Episode 2 - Stranded on an IslandE215m

Stranded on an Island

Davey and his family rent a boat to picnic on an island far off shore. Davey's father loses track of the time and when the Hansen family prepares to return home, they discover the tide has run out and their boat is beached far from the water line.

Mar 4, 1961

Episode 3 - The Wild GoatE315m

The Wild Goat

While on a hike, Davey rescues a mountain goat who had a leg broken by a fallen tree limb. When he brings the goat home to recuperate, the wild creature's antics soon have Davey in hot water.

Mar 11, 1961

Episode 4 - The WinnerE415m

The Winner

Jealous and envious of his friend Mike, Davey enters a soap box derby.

Mar 18, 1961

Episode 5 - The New SkatesE515m

The New Skates

Disobeying his mother, Davey skates on thin ice and falls through. Thankfully, Goliath is there to rescue him.

Sep 9, 1961

Episode 6 - Cousin BarneyE615m

Cousin Barney

Davey is amazed that his father continues to show affection to Barney, Davey's annoying young cousin who has come for a visit.

Sep 16, 1961

Episode 7 - The KiteE715m

The Kite

Davey and his friends try to build a kite, but their feverish efforts to get it aloft are at cross-purposes and result in disaster.

Sep 23, 1961

Episode 8 - The Mechanical ManE815m

The Mechanical Man

Davey is fascinated by a new remote controlled robot toy until he realizes it cannot love.

Sep 30, 1961

Episode 9 - The Time MachineE915m

The Time Machine

Taking imaginary trips in a time machine, Davey, Sally, and Goliath see that God's love transcends time.

Oct 7, 1961

Episode 10 - On the LineE1015m

On the Line

Davey makes a string telephone and talks to his unseen parents to show his friends how it's possible to talk to God when God is invisible.

Oct 14, 1961

Episode 11 - The Polka Dot TieE1115m

The Polka Dot Tie

Davey and friends reject Nat because he wears a funny tie, but they soon realize God rejects no one.

Oct 21, 1961

Episode 12 - All Alone?E1215m

All Alone?

During a family outing, Davey hops a ride on a train and is trapped inside all by himself, but he is comforted remembering that "God is everywhere."

Oct 28, 1961

Episode 13 - The Pilgrim BoyE1315m

The Pilgrim Boy

Through flashback, Davey learns about pilgrims.

Nov 4, 1961

Episode 14 - The Silver MineE1415m

The Silver Mine

Ignoring "Danger" signs, Davey finds himself trapped in an abandoned mine, and he must rely on Sally and Goliath for help.

Sep 8, 1962

Episode 15 - Ten-Pin AlleyE1515m

Ten-Pin Alley

Davey wants his Dad to win him a prize by bowling six strikes in a row.

Sep 22, 1962

Episode 16 - Boy LostE1615m

Boy Lost

While visiting a carnival, Davey gets separated from his father. Though he's frightened, Davey is sure his father will find him.

Oct 6, 1962

Episode 17 - Sudden StormE1715m

Sudden Storm

During a family vacation, the Hansens get caught in a storm and the lights go out.

Oct 20, 1962

Episode 18 - The Bell-RingerE1815m

The Bell-Ringer

Davey helps Mr. Opp, a bell ringer at Davey's church, by winding clocks while Mr. Opp is out of town.

Nov 3, 1962

Episode 19 - Not For SaleE1915m

Not For Sale

After he loses one of his father's skis, Davey learns he can't buy forgiveness.

Nov 17, 1962

Episode 20 - The ShoemakerE2015m

The Shoemaker

At first suspicious of an immigrant shoemaker, Davey learns compassion for the man and his sick wife.

Dec 1, 1962

Episode 21 - The RunawayE2115m

The Runaway

Davey runs off to the circus, but the daily chores of the circus send him back home where he belongs.

Dec 15, 1962

Episode 22 - Officer BobE2215m

Officer Bob

Davey and the other kids are promised a ride on the fire engine for following Office Bob's safety lessons. Davey disobeys one and, feeling guilty, doesn't attend the group. His father teaches him the lesson of forgiveness.

Dec 29, 1962

Episode 23 - The ParadeE2315m

The Parade

Joining in a parade, Davey and Goliath hope to win the prize-a pony. Goliath stars as a fierce lion.

Jan 12, 1963

Episode 24 - Dog ShowE2415m

Dog Show

Davey trains Goliath to roller skate and decides he wants to organize a dog show for Goliath to compete in. The local television station hears of the dog show and decides to broadcast it but Davey breaks his leg while practicing.

Jan 26, 1963

Episode 25 - Down on the FarmE2515m

Down on the Farm

Davey tries his hand at gardening, but is neglectful of his chores. Davey learns that God sends sun and rain, but it's up to him to do the rest.

Feb 9, 1963

Episode 26 - The WaterfallE2615m

The Waterfall

Davey attempts to rescues Goliath after he falls in a river. Together they go over a waterfall, and Davey must help an injured Goliath.

Feb 23, 1963

Episode 27 - Happy LandingE2715m

Happy Landing

Davey compares his neighbor Hank to God after watching him do his job as an air traffic controller, but Hank quickly sets Davey straight.

Sep 14, 1963

Episode 28 - Editor In ChiefE2815m

Editor In Chief

As editor-in-chief of his own small newspaper, Davey lands a big scoop, but he turns it over to the real newspaper's editor-in-chief.

Sep 28, 1963

Episode 29 - Man of the HouseE2915m

Man of the House

Davey learns responsibility as his parents leave him in charge to babysit Sally while they are away.

Oct 12, 1963

Episode 30 - Bully Up a TreeE3015m

Bully Up a Tree

Davey and Goliath get into a fight with a bully and his dog,but later seeing the boy in trouble, Davey forgives him.

Oct 26, 1963

Episode 31 - The Big AppleE3115m

The Big Apple

Davey is angry because his father allowed his younger sister, Sally, to join them on what he thought would be a father-son outing. When Davey meets a fatherless farm boy on the trip, he realizes how important a father is to all his children.

Nov 9, 1963

Episode 32 - The BridgeE3215m

The Bridge

Using his ingenuity, Davey rescues Sally after a foot bridge they were walking on breaks.

Nov 30, 1963

Episode 33 - The JicketsE3315m

The Jickets

Davey doesn't agree with his fellow club members, The Jickets, so they kick him out of the club.

Dec 14, 1963

Episode 34 - Lemonade StandE3415m

Lemonade Stand

When Mr. Hansen fixes Sally's doll carriage instead of helping Davey build a lemonade stand, a jealous Davey soon learns his father loves his children equally.

Dec 28, 1963

Episode 35 - Hocus PocusE3515m

Hocus Pocus

Davey and Teddy, helping Lorenzo the magician with his magic act, learn that magicians only do tricks, but God's miracles are real.

Jan 11, 1964

Episode 36 - Good NeighborE3615m

Good Neighbor

To celebrate "Good Neighbor Week" the townspeople give out balloons to the children. Davey misses out on the festivities because he decides to help a small child find her way home instead.

Jan 25, 1964

Episode 37 - A Dillar, A DollarE3715m

A Dillar, A Dollar

Davey and Teddy are sent to Principal Denny's office for tardiness, but to their surprise Principal Denny is understanding, not harsh.

Feb 8, 1964

Episode 38 - Rags and ButtonsE3815m

Rags and Buttons

Sally is crowned queen at a festival, but she loses her favorite rag doll in the process. Davey helps his sister by finding the doll for her.

Feb 22, 1964

Episode 39 - Jeep in the DeepE3915m

Jeep in the Deep

During a ferry ride, the Hansen family's jeep falls overboard. Davey and his father go scuba diving to see where it landed.

Mar 7, 1964

Actors

Hal Smith

Hal Smith

Dick Beals

Dick Beals

Norma MacMillan

Norma MacMillan

Ginny Tyler

Ginny Tyler

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