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 Christian doctrine through everyday occurrences.
Cast: Hal Smith, Dick Beals, Norma MacMillan
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39 episodes
1. Lost in a CaveA young man faces life's ups and downs with his canine companion.TV-GCC15minFeb 25, 1961
2. Stranded on an IslandDavey 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.TV-GCC15minMar 4, 1961
3. The Wild GoatWhile 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.TV-GCC15minMar 11, 1961
4. The WinnerJealous and envious of his friend Mike, Davey enters a soap box derby.TV-GCC15minMar 18, 1961
5. The New SkatesDisobeying his mother, Davey skates on thin ice and falls through. Thankfully, Goliath is there to rescue him.TV-GCC15minSep 9, 1961
6. Cousin BarneyDavey is amazed that his father continues to show affection to Barney, Davey's annoying young cousin who has come for a visit.TV-GCC15minSep 16, 1961
7. The KiteDavey and his friends try to build a kite, but their feverish efforts to get it aloft are at cross-purposes and result in disaster.TV-GCC15minSep 23, 1961
8. The Mechanical ManDavey is fascinated by a new remote controlled robot toy until he realizes it cannot love.TV-GCC15minSep 30, 1961
9. The Time MachineTaking imaginary trips in a time machine, Davey, Sally, and Goliath see that God's love transcends time.TV-GCC15minOct 7, 1961
10. On the LineDavey 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.TV-GCC15minOct 14, 1961
11. The Polka Dot TieDavey and friends reject Nat because he wears a funny tie, but they soon realize God rejects no one.TV-GCC15minOct 21, 1961
12. All Alone?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."TV-GCC15minOct 28, 1961
13. The Pilgrim BoyThrough flashback, Davey learns about pilgrims.TV-GCC15minNov 4, 1961
14. The Silver MineIgnoring "Danger" signs, Davey finds himself trapped in an abandoned mine, and he must rely on Sally and Goliath for help.TV-GCC15minSep 8, 1962
15. Ten-Pin AlleyDavey wants his Dad to win him a prize by bowling six strikes in a row.TV-GCC15minSep 22, 1962
16. Boy LostWhile visiting a carnival, Davey gets separated from his father. Though he's frightened, Davey is sure his father will find him.TV-GCC15minOct 6, 1962
17. Sudden StormDuring a family vacation, the Hansens get caught in a storm and the lights go out.TV-GCC15minOct 20, 1962
18. The Bell-RingerDavey helps Mr. Opp, a bell ringer at Davey's church, by winding clocks while Mr. Opp is out of town.TV-GCC15minNov 3, 1962
19. Not For SaleAfter he loses one of his father's skis, Davey learns he can't buy forgiveness.TV-GCC15minNov 17, 1962
20. The ShoemakerAt first suspicious of an immigrant shoemaker, Davey learns compassion for the man and his sick wife.TV-GCC15minDec 1, 1962
21. The RunawayDavey runs off to the circus, but the daily chores of the circus send him back home where he belongs.TV-GCC15minDec 15, 1962
22. Officer BobDavey 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.TV-GCC15minDec 29, 1962
23. The ParadeJoining in a parade, Davey and Goliath hope to win the prize-a pony. Goliath stars as a fierce lion.TV-GCC15minJan 12, 1963
24. Dog ShowDavey 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.TV-GCC15minJan 26, 1963
25. Down on the FarmDavey 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.TV-GCC15minFeb 9, 1963
26. The WaterfallDavey attempts to rescues Goliath after he falls in a river. Together they go over a waterfall, and Davey must help an injured Goliath.TV-GCC15minFeb 23, 1963
27. Happy LandingDavey compares his neighbor Hank to God after watching him do his job as an air traffic controller, but Hank quickly sets Davey straight.TV-GCC15minSep 14, 1963
28. Editor In ChiefAs 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.TV-GCC15minSep 28, 1963
29. Man of the HouseDavey learns responsibility as his parents leave him in charge to babysit Sally while they are away.TV-GCC15minOct 12, 1963
30. Bully Up a TreeDavey and Goliath get into a fight with a bully and his dog,but later seeing the boy in trouble, Davey forgives him.TV-GCC15minOct 26, 1963
31. The Big AppleDavey 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.TV-GCC15minNov 9, 1963
32. The BridgeUsing his ingenuity, Davey rescues Sally after a foot bridge they were walking on breaks.TV-GCC15minNov 30, 1963
33. The JicketsDavey doesn't agree with his fellow club members, The Jickets, so they kick him out of the club.TV-GCC15minDec 14, 1963
34. Lemonade StandWhen 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.TV-GCC15minDec 28, 1963
35. Hocus PocusDavey and Teddy, helping Lorenzo the magician with his magic act, learn that magicians only do tricks, but God's miracles are real.TV-GCC15minJan 11, 1964
36. Good NeighborTo 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.TV-GCC15minJan 25, 1964
37. A Dillar, A DollarDavey and Teddy are sent to Principal Denny's office for tardiness, but to their surprise Principal Denny is understanding, not harsh.TV-GCC15minFeb 8, 1964
38. Rags and ButtonsSally 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.TV-GCC15minFeb 22, 1964
39. Jeep in the DeepDuring a ferry ride, the Hansen family's jeep falls overboard. Davey and his father go scuba diving to see where it landed.TV-GCC15minMar 7, 1964
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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 Christian doctrine through everyday occurrences.
Creators and cast
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- Art Clokey, Richard Sutcliffe
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