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Davey and Goliath

1961 – 1973Show2 seasons65 episodesTV-G

AnimationFamily
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or tears.

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Davey and Goliath episodes

2 seasons · 65 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Lost in a Cave, 8.1
  2. S1 E2 The Wild Goat, 7.9
  3. S1 E3 Stranded on an Island, 7.9
  4. S1 E4 The Winner, 8.8
  5. S1 E5 Cousin Barney, 8.5
  6. S1 E6 The New Skates, 9.0
  7. S1 E7 On the Line, 8.8
  8. S1 E8 The Polka Dot Tie, 8.7
  9. S1 E9 The Kite, 8.1
  10. S1 E10 The Mechanical Man, 8.9
  11. S1 E12 All Alone?, 7.9
  12. S1 E13 The Time Machine, 8.8
  1. S2 E1 The Silver Mine, 9.0
  2. S2 E2 The Waterfall, 8.4
  3. S2 E4 The Bell-Ringer, 8.6
  4. S2 E5 The Parade, 8.6
  5. S2 E6 Officer Bob, 7.5
  6. S2 E7 The Shoemaker, 7.7
  7. S2 E8 Ten Little Indians, 7.0
  8. S2 E9 Not for Sale, 8.0
  9. S2 E10 Dog Show, 7.5
  10. S2 E11 Boy Lost, 8.6
  11. S2 E12 The Runaway, 7.6
  12. S2 E13 Sudden Storm, 8.8
  1. S3 E1 Man of the House, 9.2
  2. S3 E3 Bully Up a Tree, 8.6
  3. S3 E4 The Big Apple, 8.1
  4. S3 E6 Lemonade Stand, 7.5
  5. S3 E7 Rags and Buttons, 7.7
  6. S3 E8 A Diller, a Dollar, 7.7
  7. S3 E10 Editor in Chief, 8.8
  8. S3 E11 Jeep in the Deep, 8.2
  9. S3 E12 The Jickets, 9.3
  10. S3 E13 Good Neighbor, 8.6
  1. S4 E1 The Stopped Clock, 9.4
  2. S4 E2 Who Me?, 8.2
  3. S4 E3 If at First You Don't Succeed, 7.6
  4. S4 E4 Finders Keepers, 7.9
  5. S4 E5 Kookaburra, 9.0
  6. S4 E6 The Caretakers, 5.8
  7. S4 E10 Boy in Trouble, 8.0
  8. S4 E12 Blind Man's Bluff, 8.0
  9. S4 E13 Who's George, 8.1
  1. S5 E1 Six-Seven-Six-Three, 9.0
  2. S5 E2 The Zillion Dollar Combo, 7.7
  3. S5 E3 Upside Down and Backwards, 9.2
  4. S5 E5 Ready or Not, 7.2
  5. S5 E6 Kum Ba Yah, 7.0
  6. S5 E9 Chicken, 8.8
  7. S5 E10 Doghouse Dreamhouse, 8.0

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Produced by
Art Clokey, Gloria Clokey

Everyone

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Facts

February 25, 1961 · February 24, 1973 · Ended

First aired
February 25, 1961
Last aired
February 24, 1973
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 65 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Animation, Family, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Animated Series, As the Good Book Says..., Blind Black Guy +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Davey and Goliath?"

Questions about Davey and Goliath

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Davey and Goliath?

HooplaPure FlixAmebatvMidnight PulpDoveYipee Kids TV

In the United States, Davey and Goliath streams on Pure Flix, Amebatv, Midnight Pulp, Dove, and Yipee Kids TV, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Davey and Goliath worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Davey and Goliath okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Davey and Goliath?

16 h

About 16 hours: 65 episodes in 2 seasons of about 15 minutes each, aired from 1961 to 1973.

Will I feel good after watching Davey and Goliath?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for wholesome and 9 for hopefulness.

Can I half-watch Davey and Goliath?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with philosophical at only 6 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Davey and Goliath use?

Animated SeriesAs the Good Book Says...Blind Black GuyThe BullyJesus TabooClaymationFour-Fingered HandsTrue Meaning of ChristmasWham EpisodeNuclear FamilyNever My FaultVague Ageand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Animated Series, As the Good Book Says..., and Blind Black Guy.