Davey and Goliath
Davey and Goliath
Davey and Goliath
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Overview
Davey and Goliath is a 1960s stop-motion animated children's Christian television series. The programs, produced by the Lutheran Church in America, were produced by Art Clokey after the success of his Gumby series. Each 15-minute episode features the adventures of Davey Hansen and his "talking" dog Goliath as they learn the love of God through everyday occurrences.
Status: Ended
First Air Date: 1961-02-25
Runtime: 0h 15m
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
Top Cast
Hal Smith
Hal Smith
Dick Beals
Dick Beals
Norma MacMillan
Norma MacMillan
Ginny Tyler
Ginny Tyler
Episodes - Season 1
Lost in a Cave
Lost in a Cave
Episode 1
A young man faces life's ups and downs with his canine companion.
Stranded on an Island
Stranded on an Island
Episode 2
Davey and his family rent a boat to picnic on an island far off shore. Davey's father loses track of the time and when the Hansen family prepares to return home, they discover the tide has run out and their boat is beached far from the water line.
The Wild Goat
The Wild Goat
Episode 3
While on a hike, Davey rescues a mountain goat who had a leg broken by a fallen tree limb. When he brings the goat home to recuperate, the wild creature's antics soon have Davey in hot water.
The Winner
The Winner
Episode 4
Jealous and envious of his friend Mike, Davey enters a soap box derby.
The New Skates
The New Skates
Episode 5
Disobeying his mother, Davey skates on thin ice and falls through. Thankfully, Goliath is there to rescue him.
Cousin Barney
Cousin Barney
Episode 6
Davey is amazed that his father continues to show affection to Barney, Davey's annoying young cousin who has come for a visit.
The Kite
The Kite
Episode 7
Davey and his friends try to build a kite, but their feverish efforts to get it aloft are at cross-purposes and result in disaster.
The Mechanical Man
The Mechanical Man
Episode 8
Davey is fascinated by a new remote controlled robot toy until he realizes it cannot love.
The Time Machine
The Time Machine
Episode 9
Taking imaginary trips in a time machine, Davey, Sally, and Goliath see that God's love transcends time.
On the Line
On the Line
Episode 10
Davey makes a string telephone and talks to his unseen parents to show his friends how it's possible to talk to God when God is invisible.
The Polka Dot Tie
The Polka Dot Tie
Episode 11
Davey and friends reject Nat because he wears a funny tie, but they soon realize God rejects no one.
All Alone?
All Alone?
Episode 12
During a family outing, Davey hops a ride on a train and is trapped inside all by himself, but he is comforted remembering that "God is everywhere."
The Pilgrim Boy
The Pilgrim Boy
Episode 13
Through flashback, Davey learns about pilgrims.
The Silver Mine
The Silver Mine
Episode 14
Ignoring "Danger" signs, Davey finds himself trapped in an abandoned mine, and he must rely on Sally and Goliath for help.
Ten-Pin Alley
Ten-Pin Alley
Episode 15
Davey wants his Dad to win him a prize by bowling six strikes in a row.
Boy Lost
Boy Lost
Episode 16
While visiting a carnival, Davey gets separated from his father. Though he's frightened, Davey is sure his father will find him.
Sudden Storm
Sudden Storm
Episode 17
During a family vacation, the Hansens get caught in a storm and the lights go out.
The Bell-Ringer
The Bell-Ringer
Episode 18
Davey helps Mr. Opp, a bell ringer at Davey's church, by winding clocks while Mr. Opp is out of town.
Not For Sale
Not For Sale
Episode 19
After he loses one of his father's skis, Davey learns he can't buy forgiveness.
The Shoemaker
The Shoemaker
Episode 20
At first suspicious of an immigrant shoemaker, Davey learns compassion for the man and his sick wife.
The Runaway
The Runaway
Episode 21
Davey runs off to the circus, but the daily chores of the circus send him back home where he belongs.
Officer Bob
Officer Bob
Episode 22
Davey and the other kids are promised a ride on the fire engine for following Office Bob's safety lessons. Davey disobeys one and, feeling guilty, doesn't attend the group. His father teaches him the lesson of forgiveness.
The Parade
The Parade
Episode 23
Joining in a parade, Davey and Goliath hope to win the prize-a pony. Goliath stars as a fierce lion.
Dog Show
Dog Show
Episode 24
Davey trains Goliath to roller skate and decides he wants to organize a dog show for Goliath to compete in. The local television station hears of the dog show and decides to broadcast it but Davey breaks his leg while practicing.
Down on the Farm
Down on the Farm
Episode 25
Davey tries his hand at gardening, but is neglectful of his chores. Davey learns that God sends sun and rain, but it's up to him to do the rest.
The Waterfall
The Waterfall
Episode 26
Davey attempts to rescues Goliath after he falls in a river. Together they go over a waterfall, and Davey must help an injured Goliath.
Happy Landing
Happy Landing
Episode 27
Davey compares his neighbor Hank to God after watching him do his job as an air traffic controller, but Hank quickly sets Davey straight.
Editor In Chief
Editor In Chief
Episode 28
As editor-in-chief of his own small newspaper, Davey lands a big scoop, but he turns it over to the real newspaper's editor-in-chief.
Man of the House
Man of the House
Episode 29
Davey learns responsibility as his parents leave him in charge to babysit Sally while they are away.
Bully Up a Tree
Bully Up a Tree
Episode 30
Davey and Goliath get into a fight with a bully and his dog,but later seeing the boy in trouble, Davey forgives him.
The Big Apple
The Big Apple
Episode 31
Davey is angry because his father allowed his younger sister, Sally, to join them on what he thought would be a father-son outing. When Davey meets a fatherless farm boy on the trip, he realizes how important a father is to all his children.
The Bridge
The Bridge
Episode 32
Using his ingenuity, Davey rescues Sally after a foot bridge they were walking on breaks.
The Jickets
The Jickets
Episode 33
Davey doesn't agree with his fellow club members, The Jickets, so they kick him out of the club.
Lemonade Stand
Lemonade Stand
Episode 34
When Mr. Hansen fixes Sally's doll carriage instead of helping Davey build a lemonade stand, a jealous Davey soon learns his father loves his children equally.
Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus
Episode 35
Davey and Teddy, helping Lorenzo the magician with his magic act, learn that magicians only do tricks, but God's miracles are real.
Good Neighbor
Good Neighbor
Episode 36
To celebrate "Good Neighbor Week" the townspeople give out balloons to the children. Davey misses out on the festivities because he decides to help a small child find her way home instead.
A Dillar, A Dollar
A Dillar, A Dollar
Episode 37
Davey and Teddy are sent to Principal Denny's office for tardiness, but to their surprise Principal Denny is understanding, not harsh.
Rags and Buttons
Rags and Buttons
Episode 38
Sally is crowned queen at a festival, but she loses her favorite rag doll in the process. Davey helps his sister by finding the doll for her.
Jeep in the Deep
Jeep in the Deep
Episode 39
During a ferry ride, the Hansen family's jeep falls overboard. Davey and his father go scuba diving to see where it landed.
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