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4 unusual facts about Tales of the Riverbank


Betty Lou Varnum

McVay and her special friends, “Gregory Lion” (a perpetually 4-year-old lion), “Catrina Crocodile” (a witch who had changed herself into a beautiful crocodile) and “Dusty the Unicorn” (more formally known as “Stardust Glimmer”, who was 3000 years old – young for a unicorn), would chat with visitors, teach a clever craft, and watch wholesome cartoons such as “Felix the Cat” and “Tales of the Riverbank,” a Canadian live-action short about “Hammy the Hamster”, “Roderick the Rat” and friends.

Gary Shoefield

He was also involved in various roles with children's television favourites, such as Pinky and Perky, Tales of the Riverbank and The Magic Roundabout.

The Magic Window

These included episodes from Tales of the Riverbank, Felix the Cat, and a series called "Let's Be Friends" which introduced viewers to a child from another city or country, sharing their culture and lifestyle.

Watch with Mother

Eventually the new programmes were added including: Tales of the Riverbank, Pogles' Wood, The Herbs, the Trumptonshire trilogy, Mr. Men and Bizzy Lizzy.



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