CBS Children's Film Festival is a television series of live action films from several countries that were made for children. Originally a sporadic series airing on Saturday mornings, Sunday afternoons, or weekday afternoons during the summer from 1967, it became a regularly scheduled program in 1971 on the CBS Saturday morning lineup, running one hour with some films apparently edited down to fit the time slot. The program was hosted by 1950s television act Kukla, Fran and Ollie, aka puppeteer Burr Tillstrom and actress Fran Allison.
Kukla, Fran and Ollie were dropped from the series in 1977 and the program was renamed CBS Saturday Film Festival. In 1978 CBS canceled the show in favor of the youth targeted magazine 30 Minutes which was modeled after its adult sister show 60 Minutes. CBS canceled 30 Minutes in 1982 and brought back Saturday Film Festival which ran for two seasons until CBS cancelled it for good in 1984.
Perhaps the most famous "episode" of the series was the 1960 British film Hand in Hand, the sto
A father and daughter must overcome ten years of hurt after he returns home from living abroad for 10 years. The daughter has lived with an aunt for all that time after her parents' divorce and abandonment. Rebellious and refusing to reconcile with her father, the two go through a difficult time. Only the aunt's soothing love and care can calm the turbulent feelings of father and daughter and help them understand their roles in this family.
Saba is a strong, studious young woman who was raised by a family that supports her ambitions. Ammar, her love interest, is a well educated, handsome young man who has it all and knows it. He begins to display narcissistic tendencies shortly after their marriage, which harms their relationship and affects Saba’s self worth. When Ammar’s best friend Faakhir becomes a form of emotional support for Saba, tensions rise between the three, and make for a complicated dynamic.
Most of the story is about young boy Zlatko and his friend Dusko, the two boys and their relationship with parents and the funny characters that live in their neighborhood. They are especially curious about the local pet shop, a place that obviously keeps a secret. In the first season of this show, the main characters were Vladimir and Dragana, a duo that talks about many issues and later follows the adventures of Zlatko's family. In the second and third season, Dragana already left while Vladimir only occasionally appeared as one of the neighbors.
The show is based on the relationship of two sisters, Jeevika and Manvi. Maanvi and Jeevika can go to any lengths for each other. Follow the sisters’ journey as they stand by each other and find their soulmates.
Boowa and Kwala follows the simple adventures of Boowa, a blue dog, and Kwala, a yellow koala, as they and their family explore life's everyday experiences, such as playing games, gardening, creating music, or solving problems like what to do with the wind. Each episode focuses on a different lesson, often in a whimsical and colorful world, teaching children about kindness, teamwork, and learning through exploration and play.
Hot Fudge is an American children's television series that was produced in Detroit by WXYZ-TV and distributed by the Lexington Broadcast Services Company. Originally airing only in Detroit beginning in 1974, the show grew in popularity and was syndicated nationally from 1976 to 1980.
The events of the series revolve around Bahloul (Issam Suleiman), a man who constantly relies on others rather than on himself. Circumstances force him to leave his village and move to another. After arriving in this new village, the residents believe that Bahloul is a very brave and powerful man. The villagers are overjoyed at his arrival, hoping he will save them from the wolf that attacks the village and threatens the lives of its people and their livestock.