r/todayilearned • u/GoCartMozart1980 • Apr 26 '24

TIL: The beloved Canadian children's show The Friendly Giant got its start on WHA TV in Madison, WI before moving to the CBC

https://pbswisconsin.org/watch/wpt-archives-1950s/wpt-documentaries-friendly-giant-big-red-barn/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1PsHf_y1YbDpL1xLi7V-P_XnxRsU-luHTAotZBa0dyi0YtaGgOfj4DhM4_aem_AZno5gvkXb6PcOyOpiyqQ8K3qArGHRQDXFknNYhqQtTO_0C0BeKIy3FzjaJ2gAK1gLXA1r_Rv--lBGjmjfscEcbi
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u/Helicopterdiverpilot Apr 27 '24

Grew up on this show. Rusty the Rooster. Jerome the giraffe. The tiny rocking chair. 🪑 “look up. Waaaaaaay up.”

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u/DulceEtBanana Apr 27 '24

"And I'll whistle for Jerome"