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Andy's Gang (1955-1960)
Andy's Gang
(1955 – 1960)
Family / Kid's Show
30 minutes
Cast: Andy Devine as Host
Nino Marcel as Gunga Ram
Vito Scotti as Various Roles
Character’s voices: June Foray as Midnight the cat / Old Grandie, the witch
Billy Gilbert as the Teacher
Lou Krugman as the Maharajah
Alan Reed as the Poet
Andy’s Gang was a continuation of the Smilin’ Ed McConnell and His Buster Brown Gang radio (1944-1953) and television programs (1953-1954). When Ed McConnell died suddenly in 1954 the program was re-named Andy’s Gang and Andy Devine took over as host. Andy’s Gang was broadcast on NBC from 1955 to 1960. The programs were sponsored by Buster Brown’s Shoes.
Andy Devine, a big, gravelly voiced man with a gentle character, began each episode reading from a big book, Andy’s Stories. As Andy read the opening, films would be shown and the stories were often about the adventures of Gunga in far-off places. After the story is told Andy would interact in silly skits with other characters on the program like Midnight the cat, Little Squeeky the mouse, and Froggy, the mischievous, troublemaking puppet.
Andy would close each episode with, "Yes, sir, we're pals, and pals stick together. And now, gang, don't forget church or Sunday school."
Capture of the Rhino
Gunga Rom the Elephant Boy
The Tiger Hunter
The Bee Hunter
The Black Scorpion
Directors:
Actors: Andy Devine
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