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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community Nov 22, 2000
Pros: Educational, entertaining, enjoyable story lines
Cons: May not be easy for very young kids to follow
Summary: Forgive me Epinions, for I have sinned. It's been many months since my last Epinion. Oh, and thanks to those that have stuck on my WOT (that sounds vaguely obscene)in spite of my recent lack of enthusiasm for this wonderful site. I'm hoping to jump back ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 27, 2008
Pros: Kids learn morals and about classic literature while not even realizing it.
Cons: I wish it was on later in the afternoon, closer to real work schedules.
Summary: I used to watch this everyday after school and I am so happy to see that it is back on again. It has been about 15 years since my sisters and I used to watch it, but we still recall episodes. It helped me out a few times when I was actually able to ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 25, 2004
Pros: Educational, interesting, fun, cute pup
Cons: Does this come on anymore, even in repeats?
Summary: I think my dogs are jealous of Wishbone. Who is Wishbone? He's the canine star of a cute, fun, and educational show on PBS. Wishbone is the dog of Joe, a pre-teen. Joe, along with his friends David and Sam have everyday kid adventures. They range ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 17, 2001
Pros: Enhance reading/writing skills for kids 7 and older. Follow on to the TV show.
Cons: May eat into physical activity time.
Summary: Eight million viewers can’t be wrong! Wishbone is not only the top dog in children’s TV but he is fast becoming top dog in the kid’s computer game arena. Quality will out and it is apparent throughout this release from Palladium Interactive. Wishbone ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 28, 2001
Pros: entertaining, educational for younger viewers
Cons: dumbed down stories, sight gags
Summary: Once upon a time, there was a show called Once Upon a Classic. Hosted by Bill Bixby, who unfortunately didn't turn into the Incredible Hulk even once on the show, Once Upon a Classic dramatized great stories like Robin Hood, King Arthur and even Sir ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 28, 2001
Pros: helps kids get into classic novels and plays
Cons: they have to shred the storys in order to get them in
Summary: Reading Rainbow was one of my favorite shows has a kid. It stared Levar Burton of star trek fame. He took kids to carnivals, bee farms, and even on the set of star trek itself. Every episode Levar presented around 4 books in which he or other viewers ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 28, 2001
Pros: Educational, Interesting, Clever
Cons: None
Summary: Surfing through the channels one day after school, I stumbled upon a little dog dressed like Cyrano from the play, Cyrano de Bergerac. I found it very interesting that this was a kids' show! I was immediately tuned into this show and the play ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 4, 2000
Pros: entertaining, educational, easy to watch
Cons: None!
Summary: When I sneak peaks into the living room, nothing makes me happier than hearing Wishbone's delightful voice. With many less desirable choices available, it is gratifying to see my 8 and 11 year old girls gravitating to this show. The star of the show is ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 13, 2000
Pros: wonderful show, great literature
Cons: they still say it's for kids
Summary: Wishbone is a dog with a wonderful point of view. He lives with a caring family in a small town. He also knows more about the classics of literature than most university professors I have had.
The show runs two parallel stories, the first in ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 8, 2000
Pros: Wishbone is adorable, exposes kids to great works of literature
Cons: limited time necessitates very simple adaptations
Summary: Finally! I've been wanting to review this show for a long time, and finally it's available. I fell in love with Wishbone back in high school, so much that I even received a plush Wishbone for Christmas one year. The walking library with a bottomless ... read more
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Rated Show by the Epinions community Apr 13, 2005
Pros: Cute dog, entertaining, fun to watch and educational. Teaches life lessons.
Cons: The endings to novels are revealed. No longer aired on PBS:(
Summary: Great series. This showed aired around my jhs and high school years and I watched it every day after school. Good times! In fact, if it were still on now even with repeats, i'd tune in whenever i'd have the chance. I just recently bought Dog Days
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