Episode 2188 - 54 Years of Feelings: How The New Zoo Revue Defined a Generation of Kids' TV

Episode 2188 - 54 Years of Feelings: How The New Zoo Revue Defined a Generation of Kids' TV

Published: April 9, 2026

Duration: 12:23

Get ready for a nostalgia trip that hits right in the feels! We’re diving deep into the legacy of the visionary founders behind The New Zoo Revue as they celebrate an incredible 54th anniversary. Broadcast in syndication from 1972 to 1977—with a massive cult following that kept reruns on air well into the 1990s—this show wasn't just another kids' program. It was a masterclass in emotional intelligence before "EQ" was even a buzzword.

While other shows in the 70s were laser-focused on the "ABC’s and 123’s" of Sesame Street, Douglas "Doug" Momary had a different dream. He, along...