Dec 25, 2016 the magic tree, the story box, the chuckle patch and sherlock are back unlike many other childrens shows which do not live up to their beloved memories, the magic garden does not disappoint, even almost 40 years after its initial release. Carole and paula, the beloved stars of tvs iconic the magic garden, celebrate their 65 years of friendship with a funfilled family concert for all ages. The new york times has an article and video clip about one of my alltime favorite childhood television shows. Two hippie chicks with ponytails, carole and paula would swing on swings, tell jokes they picked off the chuckle patch, dress up with costumes they found in a giant chest called the storybox, and argue with a pesky pink squirrel named sherlock that lived in one of their trees. Plus bonus audio cd as a christmas present for our 36 year old daughter who is married with two children of her own. Children of the chuckle patch rejoice, the lost magic garden christmas special has been found. Where kids tv today is compiled of violent cartoons, characters who do magic, or a talking sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea, the magic garden was real in the respect that it taught us good values.
Before there was freakfolk, there were carole and paula. Some inappropriate giggling there, in the chuckle patch. The magic garden combined folkstyle childrens songs, silly jokes, dramatized stories and life lessons, all provided by cohosts carole and paula. The magic garden set included a magic tree with two tree swings, as well as a barn, a stone path, and a giggling bed of flowers called the the chuckle patch, that grew at the foot of the magic tree. Magic garden chuckle patch jokes old tv shows, television. Sep 12, 2010 carole demas and paula janis perform in the magic garden. Dec 31, 20 for those of us lucky enough to be children in the new york city area between 19721984, we often spent our afternoons transported to the colorful world of the magic garden a fictional land of innocence, music, storytelling and laughter with carole, paula, sherlock, flapper, giggling flowers in the chuckle patch, mushroom stools, a story box, and a magical tree that grew lollipops and. Strange, as i hit the next stages of life, i like to reminisce and be reminded of that easier part of life. Also found throughout the garden are swings, a stone path, a shed, and the chuckle patch, a giggling bed of flowers that grows leaves with jokes on one side.
A large chest called the story box was filled with props that were used to present plays, and a magic tree helpfully lowered objects from the sky from time to time. This childrens show aired from 19721984 on wpix, channel 11 in new york. The magic garden combined folkstyle childrens songs, silly jokes, dramatised stories and life lessons, all provided by cohosts carole and paula. The chuckle patch in the magic garden is full of dead. Featured events are paid listings by users and receive priority placement on patch, on. Carole and paula events and shows the magic garden. See ya, see ya, hope ya had a real good time see ya. My friend, salena, and i used to play mg in my back yard when we were little. Broadcast on channel 11, the shows hosts, carole demas and paula janis carole had the dirty blond hair. Magic gardens longlost christmas special discovered in.
Additional antics provided by the original sherlock. Children of the chuckle patch rejoice, the lost magic garden christmas special has been found by vinnie bartilucci december 25, 20 doctor who isnt the only show that finds lost episodes. Two hippie chicks with ponytails, carole and paula would swing on swings, tell jokes they picked off the chuckle patch, dress up with costumes they found in a. For those of us lucky enough to be children in the new york city area between 19721984, we often spent our afternoons transported to the colorful world of the magic garden a fictional land of innocence, music, storytelling and laughter with carole, paula, sherlock, flapper, giggling flowers in the chuckle patch, mushroom stools, a story box, and a magical tree that grew lollipops and. Paula and carole paula and carole in the magic garden 1978. Klausner freely admits to borrowing liberally from other comedic sources. The magic garden carole and paula chuckle patch knock. What can i say, its the magic garden my absolutely favorite show of all time. Patch magic carries a varied array of quilts, quilted accessories, bedding sets and more. Also found throughout the garden are swings, a stone path, a shed, and the chuckle patch, a giggling bed of flowers that grows leaves with jokes on one side and the punch line on the other. Back in 1977 the magic garden was in its prime as a hit childrens television show on pbs stations across the country. Carole demas and paula janis perform in the magic garden. The magic garden with carol, paula, sherlock, the chuckle patch and the story box. The magic gardens focus was all about carole and paulathey drove the show forward with their sunny.
If youre a parent of older kids, you may remember nick jr. The magic garden tv series 19721984 the magic garden. The magic garden carole and paula, irvington, new york. Carole and paula perform the magic garden songs at chiller theatre duration. Join us for laughs, happy memories, magic garden video clips, songs and stories we all love. The show takes place entirely within the magic garden, a colorful set that includes the magic tree, which lowers various objects from its branches. Carole and paula the magic garden the chuckle patch duration. Were giving everyone a limited edition vintage mg photo personally. Children of the chuckle patch rejoice, the lost magic garden. Back then, things may have been stressful, parents may have been yelling but the magic garden took your mind away from that. They sing old classics and original songs while the chuckle patch offers up jokes, the magic tree gives surprises every day, sherlock the pink squirrel causes trouble, and the story box lures us in with disguises to supplement their storytelling.
Carole and paula in the magic garden dvd,2008,2disc. Mar 17, 2010 before there was freakfolk, there were carole and paula. Oct 15, 2017 carole and paula of tvs the magic garden emelin. The force is with the magic garden at eternal con at nassau coliseum on long island. Starring carole demas and paula janis, the 1981 program was lost. Oct 30, 2007 there was also the chuckle patch, a group of chuckling flowers, which had slips of paper with jokes attached to them. The magic garden tv series 19721984 the magic garden tv. In fact in its 12year history, it became the most successful regional childrens program of its time. There were also two puppet characters on the show sherlock, a mischievous pink squirrel, and flap, a happy, colorful ducklike bird. Carole and paula the magic garden the chuckle patch youtube. Nov 11, 2008 the magic garden i just had a blast from the past. Paula and carole paula and carole in the magic garden.
Aug 19, 20 they were joined on occasion by a pink, mischievous squirrel named sherlock and a giggling bunch of flowers known as the chuckle patch. If you were a kid in new york, new jersey or pennsylvania from 1972 to 1984, chances are you watched the magic garden. The owners of this garden have cast a spell to temporarily freeze time because they are unable to visit fairyland for a while. Anybody remember the chuckle patch from the magic garden. The magic garden i still vividly remember several things from this show. I will hold fond memories of carole and paula, and the chuckle patch.
Jul 01, 2009 then odds are you were captivated by the magic garden. And, at the end of each show, theyd close with the goodbye song, see ya. She went on to discuss her childhood love of the magic garden, and her later realization that hosts carol and paula were probably a little too close. Jan, 2010 this is a garden of make believe, a magical garden of make believe where the flowers chuckle and birds play tricks and the magic tree grows lollipop sticks. Paula and carole in the magic garden vinyl childrens record. The hippie, guitar playing, pigtail and bell bottom wearing girls are sweet as pie. The magic tree, the story box, the chuckle patch and sherlock are back unlike many other childrens shows which do not live up to their beloved memories, the magic garden does not disappoint, even almost 40 years after its initial release. Were at chiller expo in parsippany nj come and say hello. A large chest called the story box was filled with props that were used to present plays, and a magic tree. The garden itself was a parklike area with a large tree as its centerpiece.
Dec 25, 20 children of the chuckle patch rejoice, the lost magic garden christmas special has been found by vinnie bartilucci december 25, 20 doctor who isnt the only show that finds lost episodes. The magic garden episode guide includes recaps for every episode from every season and a full list of where you can watch episodes online instantly. Recalling aninadvertently psychedelic childrens show from way back when ok, lets see if i can get this entry posted given reason cited in my previous entry. With three fabulous albums, a popular dvd, a grammy nomination, and citations from actions for childrens television and the childrens television workshop. Watching it as an adult, i see how limited a production the magic garden was, but that was part of its appeal, i think. The garden itself was a parklike area with a large tree as its centrepiece. In a magic garden of stories, songs and imagination, two eternally sweet women hosted a beloved childrens program. I purchased carole and paula in the magic garden dvd, 2008, 2 disc set.
Paula was the brunette, sang songs, read jokes from the chuckle patch, and talked to sherlock the squirrel puppet. Fine american patchwork patterns and exciting applique designs are a specialty from patch magic. The chuckle patch in the magic garden is full of dead childrens souls carole and paula were ousted as teachers because they were lesbians. They are the best when it comes to customer service and unbeatable selection, as they are constantly creating new products. Carole and paula in the magic garden dvd, 2008, 2disc set. As we get older and new stresses arise, we need to find a different magic garden, that magic garden of our mind.
Jan 07, 2011 the hippie, guitar playing, pigtail and bell bottom wearing girls are sweet as pie. Oct, 2015 strange, as i hit the next stages of life, i like to reminisce and be reminded of that easier part of life. If the phrases story box and chuckle patch bring a smile to your face, to paraphrase jeff foxworthy, you might be a fan of the magic garden. The paley center for media formerly the museum of television and radio, 25 west 52nd street in nyc.
All of the original magic garden programs are now a part of the permanent collection at. There was also the chuckle patch, a group of chuckling flowers, which had slips of paper with jokes attached to them. Paula janis, left, and carole demas, left, and paula janis, right, in the magic garden circa 1972 along with a large puppet squirrel i think his name was sherlock. Then odds are you were captivated by the magic garden. Ohmygawd the magic garden is perhaps one of my most vivid 70s childhood memories.
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