There are two types of Schoolhouse Rock fans. Type A: those who--inspired in the '70s and '80s by "Conjunction Junction" and "Interjections!"--went on to become grammar gurus, copyeditors, and computational linguists. And type B: those who--less inspired by grammar than by catchy refrains--can still sing lines that today sound less than P.C.: Though Geraldine played hard to get (uh ...
Manufacturer: Walt Disney VideoStarring: Bob Dorough, Blossom Dearie, Christine Langner, Sue Manchester, Mary Sue BerryDirected By: Tom Warburton
From 1973 to 1985, a generation of kids watching Saturday morning television learned the function of conjunctions and the preamble to the U.S. Constitution with the help of an animated series called Schoolhouse Rock! The brainchild of executives at McCaffrey and McCall Advertising, the three-minute segments combined whimsical cartoons with catchy music (rock was only one of the styles) to help ...
Once upon a time kids learned many of their school lessons in the three-minute episodes of Schoolhouse Rock. These educational cartoons came on during the commercial breaks of the less-than-edifying Saturday morning fare in the 1970s, and despite their healthy content, kids stayed glued to the screen to sing along to the somewhat psychedelic cartoons. Countless children hummed their way through ...
Science is an important but complex subject that often seems overwhelming to kids. Science Rock takes a nontraditional approach to this subject, entertaining kids with upbeat music that features lyrics absolutely packed with information. Simple, accurate descriptions of the human body's digestive, circulatory, central nervous, and skeletal systems, along with explanations of energy ...
The world of finance bewilders many adults, so it's not surprising that kids often find it incomprehensible. Money Rock tackles subjects like budgeting, taxes, interest, and the stock market with simple definitions, fun animation, and lots of catchy music. The country-inspired "Dollars and Sense" explores the concept of interest with respect to saving and borrowing, "$7.50 Once a Week" ...
Based on the groundbreaking series of books, Eyewitness: Weather is a whirlwind tour of our planet's many moods. State-of the art graphics and creative pacing weave viewers of all ages through a fun, smart exploration of wind, rain, hail, tornadoes, and hurricanes. From old Buster Keaton films to news footage to computer models, the images amuse and delight, while providing counterpoint to ...
Manufacturer: Dorling Kindersley VideoStarring: Eyewitness
It's Potty Time Is Not For Parents. It was designed for children in order to take as much work off the parents as possible. Children should begin watching this video as soon as they watch TV. They will not potty train at this time, but they will learn the songs and sing them all the time. When their bodies are ready, usually between 18 & 24 months, they begin to understand the songs they have ...
Manufacturer: RepnetStarring: Gareth Thomas, Sally Knyvette, Paul Darrow, Jan Chappell, Michael KeatingDirected By: George Spenton-Foster
Manufacturer: Walt Disney VideoStarring: Suzanne Mikawa, Romi Dames, Ivyann Schwan, Pat CashmanDirected By: Darrell Suto, Mitchell Kriegman, Michael Gross (III)
The first in the Signing Time! Series. Cousins Alex Brown (who can hear) and Leah Coleman (who is deaf) invites babies and children of all ages to "Come sign with us!" My First Signs presents 18 basic American Sign Language (ASL) signs to your family in a fun and memorable way. It's Signing Time: My First Signs -- ASL signs you can use everyday! Signs in this volume include: * Eat * ...
Manufacturer: Two Little Hands ProductionsStarring: Rachel de Azevedo Coleman, Alex Brown, Leah ColemanDirected By: Emilie de Azevedo Brown, Jon Pierre Francia
A smart and savvy (albeit highly stylized) look at the single lives of four thirtysomething Manhattan women, Sex and the City: The Complete Second Season builds on the foundation of its first season with plot arcs that are both hilarious and heartfelt, taking the show from breakout hit to true pop-culture phenomenon. Relationship epiphanies coexist happily alongside farcical plots and zingy ...
Manufacturer: HBO Home VideoStarring: Sex & the CityDirected By: Various
