VOLUME ONE
THE ROOTIE KAZOOTIE CLUB
(approx 60 min.) AIRED SEPTEMBER 14, 1951

VOLUME TWO
THE ROOTIE KAZOOTIE CLUB
(approx. 60 min.) AIRED NOVEMBER 3, 1953
ROOTIE KAZOOTIE followed the same general format as HOWDY DOODY, but never really reached the same household-name status. ROOTIE KAZOOTIE was a typical sing-along-and-play-games-with-the-kids show. This episode's storyline is in fact very entertaining and funny. Rootie, a puppet dressed as a baseball player, goes after Poison Zoomack who has used his very powerful magnet to steal Polka Dottie's dots from her dress. Mr. Deetle Doodle, the town cop, and the kids in the audience help Rootie get the magnet from the villainous puppet. This episode features a great sing-along with Gala Poochie Pup, Rootie's pet dog, and El Squeakie the mouse.

VOLUME THREE
A ROOTIE TOOTIE THANKSGIVING PARTY
(180 min)AIRED OCT 23, 1950
starring Rootie Tootie and Big Todd Russell, with guests Lisa Kirk, Kukla Fran & Ollie, Texas Jim Robertson, Rosalie Allen, Tex and Jinx McGrary, Kathie Norris, Tex Antoine, John Gnagy, Ed Herlihy, Ted Mack, Irving Caesar, and Eleanor Roosevelt.

This rare lost three-hour live special has been transferred from the 16mm kinescope to video tape from the only copy, owned by the show's creator and producer, Steve Carlin.

Equally fascinating is the fact that the show was presented live at what we know as Radio City Music Hall. In November of 1950 the front marquee read Centre Theatre at Radio City.

Songs include "Gabby The Gobbler," "Pass That Peace Pipe,""The Trolley Song" (sung by Lisa Kirk of KISS ME, KATE fame), "Yodellin' Bird" (sung by Rosalie Allen), "Crawdad Hole" (sung by Jim and Rosalie), "Chuck Wagon Call" (sung by Texas Jim Robertson), "Darktown Strutters' Ball" (sung by Wee Willie Smith, and "A Boy Named Lem and A Girl Named Sue" (from the show EASY DOES IT). The special guests include KUKLA, FRAN & OLLIE, in a live hook-up from Chicago, and Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, who reads a Thanksgiving Day address made by her late husband during his presidency. Apart from the live performances and the games, the most amazing thing about this special are the live commercials, featuring little family-type scenes meant to push RCA or Bendix products: Television sets, washing machines etc.--listed prices ($400+ in 1950 dollars for a 19-inch "console," and $189 for a "portable" that must've wieghed at least 35 pounds) are also pretty funny.

VOLUME FOUR
THE ROOTIE KAZOOTIE CLUB
(4) 15 MIN SHOWS NOVEMBER 26, 1952, 9/8/53 4/6/52
An hour of antics from Kazootieland, opening with the song "For Me And My Gal" sung by Todd and Rootie; the gang prepares for a picnic, with Mr. Deedledoodle practicing for the swimming race; the magic kazootie makes lemonade; and Winkety Blink gives a preview of the picnic fireworks. Rootie joins the army for a song and sketch, and Gala Poochie pup plays a bugle; El Squeako Mouse rides a kite into the air. Mr. Deedledoodle is being followed by a rainstorm, and Rootie paints a picture to help him out, to the song "Painting The Clouds With Sunshine." Gala Poochie pup wears a wig, playing Mary The Contrary Pup in a fairy tale read by Rootie; and Mr. Deedledoodle thinks he's a reindeer, and everytime he shows up a snowstorm follows him; a group of children participate in a quiz-and-game show.

VOLUME FIVE
THE ROOTIE KAZOOTIE CLUB
AIRDATE 12/12/53, 12/14/53
Polka Dottie's new rules include the advice of the song "Never Smile At A Crocodile"; Gala Poochie gets a postcard from El Squeako Mouse, who's on vacation. Rootie and Todd sing "Winter Wonderland"; Gala Poochie steals and elevator; Mr. Deedledoodle impersonates Santa Claus; and Poison Zoomac, referred to here as Poison Sansa Boo, tries to play some of his usual tricks. El Squeako Mouse wants to play in the ballgame, and Todd's tiny friend Thumbelina is turned into a giant by the magic kazootie. The crown of the Queen of Kazootieland is stolen, and the rooters try to get it back from Poison Zoomac.

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