KenRen
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Sorry, only snippets of memory.
Anyone remember a Wonderful World of Disney series (or single show) that aired in the mid-late 60s following the exploits of some kids who solved mysteries that the adults couldn't figure out. Sort of young detectives in a small town. I think there was at least one girl, though most were boys.
Near the end of one episode, they spotted a giant dragon (which turned out to be a small boat built to look like a dragon) as it floated across a mist covered pond in their small town. I think it had something to do with solving that weeks mystery.
I remember another scene where the kids were pretending to fire a cannon at a newly arrived character and he pretended the cannon did fire and fell on the ground. Scared the kids until he got up and introduced himself and they were friends from that point on. I think he was supposed to be returning from military service in the story. I think he would help them and provide clues, sort of giving them something to do during the summer break to keep them out of trouble.
This character was a Disney stock actor. I can picture his face, but do not know the name. He had his own Disney hour episode a short time later, though not related to the above. In this series, he had a casual name like "Buddy" I think.
I was also reading a book series about that time that was not the Hardy Boys series but very similar. Aimed at 8-14 year olds. About young kids who solved mysteries. I have never seen that series of books since. Can't remember the name of these books either.
Thanks,
KenRen
Anyone remember a Wonderful World of Disney series (or single show) that aired in the mid-late 60s following the exploits of some kids who solved mysteries that the adults couldn't figure out. Sort of young detectives in a small town. I think there was at least one girl, though most were boys.
Near the end of one episode, they spotted a giant dragon (which turned out to be a small boat built to look like a dragon) as it floated across a mist covered pond in their small town. I think it had something to do with solving that weeks mystery.
I remember another scene where the kids were pretending to fire a cannon at a newly arrived character and he pretended the cannon did fire and fell on the ground. Scared the kids until he got up and introduced himself and they were friends from that point on. I think he was supposed to be returning from military service in the story. I think he would help them and provide clues, sort of giving them something to do during the summer break to keep them out of trouble.
This character was a Disney stock actor. I can picture his face, but do not know the name. He had his own Disney hour episode a short time later, though not related to the above. In this series, he had a casual name like "Buddy" I think.
I was also reading a book series about that time that was not the Hardy Boys series but very similar. Aimed at 8-14 year olds. About young kids who solved mysteries. I have never seen that series of books since. Can't remember the name of these books either.
Thanks,
KenRen