The character also starred in five animated episodes of the show, as well appearing in animated Saturday morning PSA's encouraging children to "read more".
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In 1981, ventriloquist Willie Tyler and his puppet Lester took over as "co-hosts" of the series, appearing in an opening segment introducing that week's episode as well as an ending segment wrapping up the show and often recommending the book that that week's episode had been based on.
In 1978, a film was made based on the novel, which aired on the ABC Weekend Special, a showcase for a variety of different films aimed at children.
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His other television cinematography credits include ABC Weekend Special, The District, The $treet and The Glades.
A 1982 animated TV special (from Ruby-Spears) by the same name was created based on the first book and aired on the ABC Weekend Special.