Salary, married, wedding, spouse, family carol corbett is an actress, known for the thomas crown affair 1968, the patchwork family 1972 and the death collector 1976. Tim hollis documented about 1,400 local childrens shows in a 2002 book called hi there, boys and girls. The patchwork family aired for the first time in 1972 and featured the host carol corbett and whimsical orange puppet named rags. Terry tell time carol reed, morey bunin and hope bunin wnta.
Bag herself appeared as a guest on the patchwork family at a very young age. Holding this patchwork together were a pair of hosts, one human, one puppet. The patchwork family with carol corbett, carey antebi wcbstv. It includes a very short clip of the patchwork family and the carol corbett show. Filbert the flea, busters buddies, tom corbet space cadet, magic clown. I read that her brother, damian, was the puppeteer. A patchwork family angels of mercy book 1 kindle edition. Her mother also worked in television as the host of popular childrens program the carol corbett show, later renamed the patchwork family. Jan 16, 20 alex bag, carol corbett s daughter, is a video artist. The patchwork family with carol corbett, carey antebi. Jul 09, 2008 i remember the patchwork family very well.
In the midtolate 60s she hosted the carol corbett show on wpix in new york city, and in the 70s, in the tristate area, she had a show on wcbs called the patchwork family. Summer reading programs for almost thirty years carol has designed puppet shows to accompany the summer reading programs. The show was preempted again in november, 1964 for reasons that are still unknown, but wpix 11 aired the thanksgiving day jamboree again on thursday, november 25, 1965 with carol corbett serving as officer joes cohost on the show. Jan 30, 2009 the carol corbett show and the patchwork family both featured ms. Wpix thanksgiving day tv showsnew york city local tv stars. Nov 18, 2006 corbett also made the unusual crossover from cartoon showhost to educational tv when the local cbs flagship hired her, in 1971, for the patchwork family. A family that was so poor they couldnt afford to buy flour and sugar for their family and business could afford to send an adopted girl to a private boarding school.
It featured carol corbett, a puppet named rags and one of the catchiest theme songs ever. Carol corbett called the spring girl because she used to promote spring. Carol corbett is an actress, known for the thomas crown affair 1968, the death collector 1976 and cool mccool 1966. Here are some of the results of our recent efforts. List of local childrens television series united states. Educational, entertaining puppet shows for children and families summer reading programs srp with the patchwork puppets are available to enhance your summer library activities kinderpuppen a new sixweek program for young children in des moinesarea preschools and childcare centers. In the past, carol has also been known as carol v corbett. When the 2 children arrived at the homestead, the girl spoke correct grammar and pronunciation but her brother was just the opposite even though they came from the same home.
Its for commentary purposes and a response to patchwork. The patchwork family tv series 19721973 the patchwork. She has presented at quilt guilds, taught at local quilt shops, and led quilt show workshops. Carol corbett called the spring girl because she used to promote spring cigarettes during the 1950s, was the flower show queen at. Carol corbett obituary gaithersburg, md the washington. Author tim hollis documented about 1,400 local childrens shows in. A faithfilled couple, judd and mercedes monroe, is running a stage coach stop near abilene, texas. Formerly of selma nc, carol resided in germantown, md. She was born, raised and married in youngstown, ohio, where she lived with her loving husband, larry, until they relocated to irmo, s. Another generation of new yorkers remembers carol hanging out with a puppet named rags operated by carey antebi, who had been with jim hensons muppet crew, and in some segments remarkably. The show was hosted by carol corbett, who i remember from the mid 60s when she hosted a lunchtime show on channel 11. Carol corbett v, 92 miami beach, fl background report at.
Most of the projects shown are made from original designs or incorporate traditional design elements. Nora daughter of peggy collins november 21, 2009 at 1. The puppet hotel with chuck mccann and paul ashley. The patchwork family ran from 72 to 78, and it was in reruns, at six oclock in the morning on cbs, into the. Corbett as a peppy host who interacted with puppets and animal. Although inspired by corbett s talents as a performer, bag was confounded, as a. Join facebook to connect with carol corbett and others you may know. In january 1972, wcbstv replaced their longrunning sunday morning kids show around the corner with a show that also aired on saturdays titled the patchwork family. Corbetts presence added warmth and charm to the proceedings. At the whitney, childrens television tenderly subverted. A prime inspiration was the artists mother, carol corbett, star of the patchwork family, a syndicated 1970s childrens program that she cohosted alongside a floppy orange puppet. Now they must put aside their differences so they can find who did this and exact revenge. Although inspired by corbett s talents as a performer, bag was confounded, as a child, by her mothers stage persona.
The following is a list of local childrens television shows local childrens television series were locally produced television shows intended for the child audience with unique hosts and programming. Ultilizing a composite of the formats ofthe girl next. With tory stolper, tracey fairaway, maria blasucci, james phelps. Corbett as a peppy host who interacted with puppets and animal guests. Most recently carol has added environmental and nature tales to her repertoire, teaching about ecological issues through her programs and workshops. Carol corbett the human was already well known to local kids for her work on. In the 1970s, the patchwork family, like the earlier 1960s wpixtv show the carol corbett show, featured bags mother as the hostess, sitting behind a desk with a puppet, interviewing guests and singing songs. Now, im at a loss to figure out how wcbs couldve given up on this show so quickly. Bag appeared on the show at the age of four to interview a monkey. Carol corbett is 92 years old today because carols birthday is on 12121927.
Carol teaches in both lecture and handson workshop formats. Nbc tvabc tv weekday evenings and saturday mornings saturday october 14,1950friday may 16,1954 hostperformer. The quote in the subject line is from one of my favorite local saturday morning shows, the patchwork family, which debuted in 1972. Jun 25, 20 i thought that the patchwork family by charlotte hubbard was a wonderful story. The carol corbett show and the patchwork family both featured ms. Host performer instructor carol corbett puppet characters. Childrens television series in new york k12 academics.
Played miss sullivan in the thomas crown affair in 1968. Mostly, though, bag pays weird homage to the patchwork family, a kids program hosted by her mother which ran in new york city between 1972 and 1973. These were locally produced commercial television programming intended for the child audience with unique hosts and themes. List of local childrens television series united states wikipedia. Another generation of new yorkers remembers carol hanging out with a puppet named rags operated by carey antebi, who had been with jim hensons muppet crew, and in some segments. It includes a 6 minute segment with carol corbett and rags. This type of programming began in the late 1940s and continued into the 1970s. The patchwork family the everything show the wonderama newsmagazine. Alex bag, carol corbetts daughter, is a video artist. My mother sits behind a desk with a puppet and is joined by various. These were locally produced commercial television programming intended for the child audience wi. Former wpix hostess carol corbett served as hostess here, partnered with a puppet named rags cary antebi, the magic garden. Image dated december get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images.
Srp with the patchwork puppets are available to enhance your summer library activities kinderpuppen a new sixweek program for young children in des moinesarea preschools and childcare centers. The portfolio on this website shows a sample of carols work. The carol corbett show combined with the mighty hercules show as corbett was the fourth and final host of the show, which ran from april 26, 1965 to january 26, 1968. I was a kid guest on the show way back when i was a kid. Stohl performed skits with his own puppets but the series failed to catch on with the young viewers and it was cancelled after one season. My mother starred in two childrens television programs. A new family made up from the remnants of divorced families. This term is used in english in german speaking countries.
What actors and actresses appeared in the patchwork family. Fahey flynn and joanie sandler, aka susie streetnoise, along with a cast of various puppets. The patchwork family carol corbett, carey antebi wcbs. Teaching with the arts using puppets, storytelling and drama as teaching tools in core curriculum area. Corbett would also perform songs and comedy skits with her puppet pal rags who was. Alex bag born 1969 is an artist working primarily in video. Carol corbett is an actress, known for the thomas crown affair 1968, the death collector 1976. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. A bombastic throwback horrorcomedy that follows three young women who go out partying one night and find themselves frankensteined together in one body. She does parodies imagine a depressed childrens tv host complaining to a sarcastic monster puppet cohost.
As much as its an unnerving curtsey to her own mothers career as the host of kids programmes the carol corbett show in the midtolate 1960s and the patchwork family in the 1970s, bags video revisits the plights of pedagogy showcased in untitled fall 95 1995, only this time the student has become, whether she likes it or. Doodle e do the silent dog puppet carol corbett snider the spider cartoon voice. Carol corbett beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, carol lynn corbett, 73, passed away sunday, oct. You can leave condolences in the guest book, buy sympathy flowers, and pay your respects. Aug 29, 2012 it includes a 6 minute segment with carol corbett and rags. At the whitney, childrens television tenderly subverted the new. The following is a list of local childrens television shows in the united states. Dec 14, 2017 problem was, the patchwork family actually had just 1 season of firstrun episodes 19723, and would remain in eternal rerun until 1989. Corbett also made the unusual crossover from cartoon showhost to educational tv when the local cbs flagship hired her, in 1971, for the patchwork family. The show featured a variety of segments with guest stars, arts and. This type of programming began in the late 1940s and continued into the late 1970s. Carol corbett the human was already well known to local kids for her work on earlier new york shows, and her friendly persona brought a reassuring warmth to the show.
She also ultilized her puppetry and drawings talents as she performed skits with her puppets doodle e do the dog puppet and schnieder, the spider puppet. On saturday morning, september 1, 1972, nyc based kids tv wraparound hostperformer carol corbett began hosting what would be her last childrens tv show. Problem was, the patchwork family actually had just 1 season of firstrun episodes 19723, and would remain in eternal rerun until 1989. Jan 9th whitney new york presents new video installation. Nyc based kids tv wraparound hostperformer carol corbett began hosting what would be her last. What movie and television projects has carol corbett been. Nyc saturday mornings and weekday afternoons saturday september 27,1958friday july 24,1959. More on cool mccool news from me mark evaniers blog. Bag first came to prominence in the 1990s with works like the wry, echt genx untitled. Cary antebi as rags john canemaker carol corbett as host joanna pang suzy prudden ed ricutti larry traddup. Carol johnson corbett age 69 beloved wife of talmage corbett, jr. With carol corbett, cary antebi, john canemaker, joanna pang. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Flynn and joanie sandler, aka susie streetnoise, along with a cast of various puppets.