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Ruff and Reddy Show, The [30/05/1964]

Synopsis
Children’s cartoon series featuring the adventures of Ruff (a cat) and Reddy (a dog). In live-action segments, host Captain Bob Cottle tells stories, draws and sketches and entertains with his puppets. In this edition Captain Bob commemorates Shakespeare’s 400th birthday. No further information known.
Series
Ruff and Reddy Show, The
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
30 May 1964 at 10:30 (Channel: NBC)
Duration
30 mins

Credits

Director
Dick Schneider
Producer
Bob Cottle
Writer
Bob Cottle
Cast
Bob CottleCaptain Bob
Daws ButlerReddy
Don MessickRuff

Additional Details

Production type
Animation
Keywords
animals; children’s television; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Puppets

Notes

Notes
The copy held by the Library of Congress is a b&w, 16mm negative; no viewing copy (4/2007).
History
The catalogue record provided by Library of Congress notes that the date on the leader and film can is 1 June 1964. The date of 30 May 1964 is taken from the NBC programme analysis file.

Production Company

Name

Hanna-Barbera

Name

Screen Gems

Archive

Name

Library of Congress, Motion Picture, Broadcasting & Recorded Sound Division

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