How I loved this show .I wanted so much when I was little to actually go to the castle and meet everyone. I was sad at the end to see the cow jump over the moon. Thank you for making us feel safe and happy . RIP
You can keep Mr. Rogers, Mr. Dressup, Captain Kangaroo, and even Sesame Street. The one program from my childhood that had the most lasting influence on me was The Friendly Giant.
The fact that Jerome the Giraffe spoke with a cool, adult voice speaks volumes for the progressive vibe of this show. It was okay to want to curl up in a tiny chair, but children were not "talked down" to. I loved this show and so did many Canadian kids.
@@RhiannaBarr I was just watching sting play Russians like ten minutes ago. A march 2022 vid. I remember loving the melancholy when I heard it originally on the radio in the 80s. I copied it from the radio to tape.
@@RhiannaBarr You're right. I checked Wikipedia which says that the Romance theme is from the Lieutenant Kijé Suite by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev.
Loved this show back when I was a kid in the '60's- didn't know it lasted so long. As a musician, it now bugs me that the Giant isn't really playing that recorder ;-)
@ Petar T I’m 65 and started going to concerts in ‘72. I recall (I think) The Police doing the Batman theme when I saw them during their first album tour in a ~1000 person hall called The Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver. It got a big cheer but I have always thought that if any band had played the theme from ‘The King’s Outlaw’ (AKA Thierry La Fronde) or the Friendly Giant theme while in Canada that it would have brought the house down. If you haven’t heard the Thierry La Fronde theme before as most will have not there are good ones on here. Rene L does one.
This was done at a time when it was ok to speak to children softy, and respecting their intelligence, while introducing them to musical culture!
Wise parents still do
How I loved this show .I wanted so much when I was little to actually go to the castle and meet everyone. I was sad at the end to see the cow jump over the moon. Thank you for making us feel safe and happy . RIP
What great puppets. The fingers are articulated to move while they’re playing.
Oh, how I loved mornings with the friendly giant and his music!
Jerome just rocking out back there is a whole mood
This show introduced me to classical music. I really enjoyed it.
You can keep Mr. Rogers, Mr. Dressup, Captain Kangaroo, and even Sesame Street. The one program from my childhood that had the most lasting influence on me was The Friendly Giant.
I loved this show so much! So happy to find I can see it here again.
My all time favorite!
gotta love the trippy giraffe
The fact that Jerome the Giraffe spoke with a cool, adult voice speaks volumes for the progressive vibe of this show. It was okay to want to curl up in a tiny chair, but children were not "talked down" to. I loved this show and so did many Canadian kids.
Grew up watching this show..
Jerome was really feeling it here 😂😂😂
Back for another concert! Nov.15/2022
Always thought Jerome sounded like Spock as a kid
This part was sooooo awesome.
At 1:49 they're playing "Romance" from Prokofiev's "Lieutenant Kijé, Symphonic Suite, Op. 60 - II."
How cool is that ?!?!
Friendly Giant played every recorder from sopranino to tenor.
watching Jerome Gavotte when you're stoned would be fun!
Creep
(new subscription), as quality never ages out.
Analytics tell me; how many views, even length of time! I watched and commented 3x cause it fine music, by caring people. So RUclips 'devs', enjoy.
I’m so happy to find this! As an adult watching it, though - I sometimes feel worried that Friendly Giant might punch Giraffe for talking over him.
I wish he would. Jerome’s a dick.
This program was never scripted. That is why you may feel one character or another talks over another. It was completely natural conversation.
How we get into classical music.
That sad bassoon piece made me think of Sting...
That's def same as do the Russians love Thier children too.
Because Sting used/borrowed that piece in his song "Russians"
@@RhiannaBarr I was just watching sting play Russians like ten minutes ago. A march 2022 vid. I remember loving the melancholy when I heard it originally on the radio in the 80s. I copied it from the radio to tape.
@@RhiannaBarr You're right. I checked Wikipedia which says that the Romance theme is from the Lieutenant Kijé Suite by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev.
The Friendly Giant plays Gentle Giant.
Classic
considering the size of Friendly...those are freakin huge animals....oh those poor little people in the village...being pooped on.
Pig
Why you should NEVER read the comments
Loved this show back when I was a kid in the '60's- didn't know it lasted so long. As a musician, it now bugs me that the Giant isn't really playing that recorder ;-)
I hear you. It freaks me out that Rusty didn't really play the harp.
What!
Started in 1953 (back in Wisconsin) moving to Canada in 1958.. on air until 1985
He was playing the recorder.
Where's The Beginning Of The Episode?
Frank Zappa would have loved this.
@ Petar T
I’m 65 and started going to concerts in ‘72. I recall (I think) The Police doing the Batman theme when I saw them during their first album tour in a ~1000 person hall called The Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver. It got a big cheer but I have always thought that if any band had played the theme from ‘The King’s Outlaw’ (AKA Thierry La Fronde) or the Friendly Giant theme while in Canada that it would have brought the house down. If you haven’t heard the Thierry La Fronde theme before as most will have not there are good ones on here. Rene L does one.
@@mikedavison3400I'm from Vancouver. The Commodore is a good room.
Yeah in my younger years we got that horsehair sprung dance floor going but good. That poor bookstore downstairs had books falling off the shelves.
Based Raccoons
what is the name of this musics?
Early in the Morning ruclips.net/video/cG3Bd51ACLM/видео.html
You don’t have to be sad about that it’s just a cow jumping over the moon what’s the big deal
2:46 Giraffe dude; no more MonsterEnergy! At least switch to "suger-free".