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COLLECTION · Series · 1961

Davey and Goliath

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.

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* 6.3 (10)AnimationFamilyUnited States
Creators
Art Clokey · Richard Sutcliffe
Countries
United States
Runtime
15 min/ep
Age rating
TV-G
Release
25/02/1961
Score
6.3 / 10 (10)
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Specials
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9 episodes · 1965
Christmas Lost and Found
Episode 1. Christmas Lost and Found
1965-12-25 · 30 min

This Davey and Goliath special involves a boy selling Christmas trees and a sacrifice to be made by Davey.

Happy Easter
Episode 2. Happy Easter
1967-03-26 · 30 min

Davey's Grandma tells Davey how she will see his baseball game on Saturday and how they will get together on Easter. On Thursday after baseball practice, Davey learns that his Grandma had passed away.

Halloween Who-Dun-It
Episode 3. Halloween Who-Dun-It
1967-10-29 · 30 min

A rash of vandalism occurs after a Halloween party and the perpetrators' costumes make it difficult for police to apprehend the vandals.

New Year Promise
Episode 4. New Year Promise
1967-12-31 · 30 min

Sally and Davey have a New Year's fight, and Sally runs away from home thinking Davey doesn't love her.

School... Who Needs It?
Episode 5. School... Who Needs It?
1971-08-22 · 30 min

Davey and the Jickets rebel against going to school, but an understanding teacher shows them the value of school.

The Family of God
Episode 6. The Family of God
1972-06-17 · 15 min

Davey helps his friend Cisco understand what communion is by explaining that we all are invited to be part of God's family through the Lord's Supper

To The Rescue
Episode 7. To The Rescue
1975-06-29 · 15 min

While attending summer camp, Davey, Goliath and friends locate and rescue the victims of a plane crash.

Davey and Goliath's Snowboard Christmas
Episode 8. Davey and Goliath's Snowboard Christmas
2004-12-19 · 44 min

An action-packed holiday special that is perfect for the whole family. Through the magic of stop-motion animation, we follow Davey and his talking dog, Goliath, on an exciting snowboarding adventure.

Oh Davey! History of the Davey and Goliath Television Series
Episode 9. Oh Davey! History of the Davey and Goliath Television Series
2003-09-14 · 60 min

This one-hour documentary showcases the development of Davey and Goliath, the stop-motion animation children's program created for the Lutheran church by Clokey Productions. It includes the history of Davey and Goliath, interviews with…

Season 1
Season 1
39 episodes · 1961
Lost in a Cave
Episode 1. Lost in a Cave
1961-02-25 · 15 min

A young man faces life's ups and downs with his canine companion.

Stranded on an Island
Episode 2. Stranded on an Island
1961-03-04 · 15 min

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…

The Wild Goat
Episode 3. The Wild Goat
1961-03-11 · 15 min

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
Episode 4. The Winner
1961-03-18 · 15 min

Jealous and envious of his friend Mike, Davey enters a soap box derby.

The New Skates
Episode 5. The New Skates
1961-09-09 · 15 min

Disobeying his mother, Davey skates on thin ice and falls through. Thankfully, Goliath is there to rescue him.

Cousin Barney
Episode 6. Cousin Barney
1961-09-16 · 15 min

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
Episode 7. The Kite
1961-09-23 · 15 min

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
Episode 8. The Mechanical Man
1961-09-30 · 15 min

Davey is fascinated by a new remote controlled robot toy until he realizes it cannot love.

The Time Machine
Episode 9. The Time Machine
1961-10-07 · 15 min

Taking imaginary trips in a time machine, Davey, Sally, and Goliath see that God's love transcends time.

On the Line
Episode 10. On the Line
1961-10-14 · 15 min

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
Episode 11. The Polka Dot Tie
1961-10-21 · 15 min

Davey and friends reject Nat because he wears a funny tie, but they soon realize God rejects no one.

All Alone?
Episode 12. All Alone?
1961-10-28 · 15 min

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
Episode 13. The Pilgrim Boy
1961-11-04 · 15 min

Through flashback, Davey learns about pilgrims.

The Silver Mine
Episode 14. The Silver Mine
1962-09-08 · 15 min

Ignoring "Danger" signs, Davey finds himself trapped in an abandoned mine, and he must rely on Sally and Goliath for help.

Ten-Pin Alley
Episode 15. Ten-Pin Alley
1962-09-22 · 15 min

Davey wants his Dad to win him a prize by bowling six strikes in a row.

Boy Lost
Episode 16. Boy Lost
1962-10-06 · 15 min

While visiting a carnival, Davey gets separated from his father. Though he's frightened, Davey is sure his father will find him.

Sudden Storm
Episode 17. Sudden Storm
1962-10-20 · 15 min

During a family vacation, the Hansens get caught in a storm and the lights go out.

The Bell-Ringer
Episode 18. The Bell-Ringer
1962-11-03 · 15 min

Davey helps Mr. Opp, a bell ringer at Davey's church, by winding clocks while Mr. Opp is out of town.

Not For Sale
Episode 19. Not For Sale
1962-11-17 · 15 min

After he loses one of his father's skis, Davey learns he can't buy forgiveness.

The Shoemaker
Episode 20. The Shoemaker
1962-12-01 · 15 min

At first suspicious of an immigrant shoemaker, Davey learns compassion for the man and his sick wife.

The Runaway
Episode 21. The Runaway
1962-12-15 · 15 min

Davey runs off to the circus, but the daily chores of the circus send him back home where he belongs.

Officer Bob
Episode 22. Officer Bob
1962-12-29 · 15 min

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
Episode 23. The Parade
1963-01-12 · 15 min

Joining in a parade, Davey and Goliath hope to win the prize-a pony. Goliath stars as a fierce lion.

Dog Show
Episode 24. Dog Show
1963-01-26 · 15 min

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
Episode 25. Down on the Farm
1963-02-09 · 15 min

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
Episode 26. The Waterfall
1963-02-23 · 15 min

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
Episode 27. Happy Landing
1963-09-14 · 15 min

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
Episode 28. Editor In Chief
1963-09-28 · 15 min

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
Episode 29. Man of the House
1963-10-12 · 15 min

Davey learns responsibility as his parents leave him in charge to babysit Sally while they are away.

Bully Up a Tree
Episode 30. Bully Up a Tree
1963-10-26 · 15 min

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
Episode 31. The Big Apple
1963-11-09 · 15 min

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…

The Bridge
Episode 32. The Bridge
1963-11-30 · 15 min

Using his ingenuity, Davey rescues Sally after a foot bridge they were walking on breaks.

The Jickets
Episode 33. The Jickets
1963-12-14 · 15 min

Davey doesn't agree with his fellow club members, The Jickets, so they kick him out of the club.

Lemonade Stand
Episode 34. Lemonade Stand
1963-12-28 · 15 min

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
Episode 35. Hocus Pocus
1964-01-11 · 15 min

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
Episode 36. Good Neighbor
1964-01-25 · 15 min

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
Episode 37. A Dillar, A Dollar
1964-02-08 · 15 min

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
Episode 38. Rags and Buttons
1964-02-22 · 15 min

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
Episode 39. Jeep in the Deep
1964-03-07 · 15 min

During a ferry ride, the Hansen family's jeep falls overboard. Davey and his father go scuba diving to see where it landed.

Season 2
Season 2
26 episodes · 1971
The Stopped Clock
Episode 1. The Stopped Clock
1971-09-11 · 15 min

Feeling rejected, Davey imagines a world without other people, including Goliath. He quickly decides this world is not for him!

Who Me?
Episode 2. Who Me?
1971-09-25 · 15 min

After being slothful and lazy, Davey gets a dose of his own medicine; Davey quickly learns that helping others around the house is a way of showing love.

If At First You Don't Succeed
Episode 3. If At First You Don't Succeed
1971-10-09 · 15 min

Davey decides he wants to be a champion bowler and Sally wants to be a concert pianist, two very different careers.

Finders Keepers
Episode 4. Finders Keepers
1971-10-23 · 15 min

Davey finds ten dollars and wants to spend it on a birthday present for Goliath, but whose is it?

Kookaburra
Episode 5. Kookaburra
1971-11-13 · 15 min

Davey's geography lesson on Australia is very amusing at first with its dingos and kookaburras, but he soon tires of it and doesn't study for the test. He resorts to cheating, but that night his conscience begins to bother him.

The Caretakers
Episode 6. The Caretakers
1971-11-27 · 15 min

Davey thoughtlessly pours paint down a well. When he sees how others suffer because of his misdeed, he realizes that everyone is responsible for taking care of God's world.

The Hard Way
Episode 7. The Hard Way
1971-12-11 · 15 min

Davey learns "the hard way" at the natural history museum that grownups have rules "for your own good."

Rickety-Rackety
Episode 8. Rickety-Rackety
1971-12-25 · 15 min

Davey's friend Larry has a little trouble with his French and starts smashing up the classroom furniture. Davey reminds him of the school cheer, and helps him prepare for a test next day.

Help!
Episode 9. Help!
1972-01-08 · 15 min

Davey's friend Jonathan is rescued by Officer Dan and both boys learn appreciation for their police officer friend.

Boy in Trouble
Episode 10. Boy in Trouble
1972-01-22 · 15 min

Davey and Jonathan help Tommy, a poor boy in their neighborhood, by collecting bottles for money.

The Greatest
Episode 11. The Greatest
1972-02-05 · 15 min

Davey has trouble with Nicky, a new boy who continually boasts about his father. But Davey feels compassion when he learns Nicky doesn't have a father.

Blind Man's Bluff
Episode 12. Blind Man's Bluff
1972-02-19 · 15 min

Jonathan's cousin Scottie, who doesn't like white boys, teaches Davey about racism. An important lesson.

Who's George?
Episode 13. Who's George?
1972-03-04 · 15 min

Davey and Goliath learn about the saying "let George do it" when they visit Jonathan, finding out what it means.

Six-Seven-Six-Three
Episode 14. Six-Seven-Six-Three
1972-09-09 · 15 min

Dognappers are foiled by the identification number given to Goliath by the authorities.

The Zillion Dollar Combo
Episode 15. The Zillion Dollar Combo
1972-09-23 · 15 min

Davey and his friends form a band and must decide whether their first gig will be for pay or for free at a children's hospital.

Upside Down and Backwards
Episode 16. Upside Down and Backwards
1972-10-07 · 15 min

When Davey and Goliath are home alone and the electricity fails during a severe storm, Davey panics. Later he imagines what he should have done.

Louder Please
Episode 17. Louder Please
1972-10-21 · 15 min

A deaf neighbor teaches Davey to appreciate all the sounds in the world around him.

Ready Or Not
Episode 18. Ready Or Not
1972-11-04 · 15 min

After a lecture by Mrs. Reed on caring for the world (and keeping your room neat), Davey and Jonathan clean up a favorite city park gone to rack and ruin (and rats).

Kum Ba Yah
Episode 19. Kum Ba Yah
1972-11-18 · 15 min

Davey and Jonathan decide to help the church with a bell choir. They rehearse "Kum Ba Yah" with Cisco, whose mynah bird offends Goliath because nobody understands Goliath except Davey. The bell choir disbands until Pastor Miller has a…

Whatshisname
Episode 20. Whatshisname
1972-12-02 · 15 min

Davey imagines gruesome revenges against a new kid who's crossed him.

Pieces of Eight
Episode 21. Pieces of Eight
1972-12-16 · 15 min

Fascinated by pirates and buried treasure, Davey buries a tin box containing the Jickets club treasury. When a hard rain washes away the box, Davey replaces the money.

Chicken
Episode 22. Chicken
1972-12-30 · 15 min

Trying to prove he isn't a chicken at heart, Davey attempts a dangerous leap and winds up in the hospital.

Doghouse Dreamhouse
Episode 23. Doghouse Dreamhouse
1973-01-13 · 15 min

After a rough start, Davey builds a doghouse for Goliath, whose original doghouse was destroyed by a storm.

Good Bad Luck
Episode 24. Good Bad Luck
1973-01-27 · 15 min

Davey's class goes on a field trip to the woods. He's resentful of his teacher's strict guidance, and becomes lost.

The Watchdogs
Episode 25. The Watchdogs
1973-02-10 · 15 min

Davey witnesses a robbery, but doesn't want to get involved until Officer Dan and Mr. Hansen succeed in teaching Davey the real meaning of the Golden Rule.

Come, Come to the Fair
Episode 26. Come, Come to the Fair
1973-02-24 · 15 min

Davey's Sunday School class hosts a folk fair where the children learn about the ways different cultures celebrate and remember Jesus.

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Hal Smith
Hal Smith
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Dick Beals
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Norma MacMillan
Ginny Tyler
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