Howdy Doody and His Magic Hat
A UPA adaptation of the television series (1947-1960) dummy-cowboy, Howdy Doody. Filmed in both 35 and 16mm (for immediate television use in the event theatre exhibitors balked at showcasing a television character,) the plot has Howdy Doody in quest of a magic cowboy hat that will make him invincible. Filled with predominant variations of colors and designs and abstract-color designs as Howdy chases the elusive hat. Finally capturing it, he uses the hat's magical powers to become a rodeo star.
From the archive
An episode of the popular children's TV series. Includes original commercials for Colgate toothpaste and Welch's Grape Juice. Also includes the classic network ID. I haven't watched this episode in several years, but a basic check suggests that Buffalo Bob is missing from this episode. It does, however, feature Gabby Hayes!
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Howdy Doody and His Magic Hat (1954) is hosted by the Internet Archive as a public-domain or openly licensed work, which means its copyright has expired, lapsed, or was released by the rights holder. No signup, no payment and no advertising interrupts playback. Nitrate streams the file directly from the Archive and hosts no video itself.
- Director
- Gene Deitch
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