Thank you for continuing this nostalgic look back at children and teen programming. We will kick-off this month with another uniquely named series. Produced in the 1980s by Dr. Sandra Thomas, Under the Yellow Balloon was televised in schools and focused on a single subject in each episode. The program was nationally syndicated to PBS stations.
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Daddy’s Gone (1980)
The episode "Daddy's Gone" focuses on a young boy and his family searching for a job away from their home city. The young boy, named Kenny, pleads with his parents to stay in San Francisco, California, despite his parents informing him that his father must go to Portland, Oregon to look for a permanent job. Before moving to Portland, Kenny goes on a trip down memory lane, visiting various San Francisco landmarks.
Buying A House (1980)
The episode "Buying a House" focuses on a family of five looking to move into a new, larger house. The family creates a list of requirements they have for their new home, such as a large den and a nice kitchen with a dishwasher. The family tours three homes, with each one having their own respective pros and cons. After the tours, the family decides to move into the final home they toured.
I’m Adopted (1980)
The episode "I'm Adopted" explores different kinds of families, and how they are all the same at their core. It starts with focusing on a young girl named Allison, who is adopted. She “adopts” a “doll” from a store and brings it to class for show-and-tell, where she tells them that she is adopted. Afterwards, her classmates share their own unique families, such as having an identical twin sister or having divorced parents.
It's My Job (1980)
The episode "It's My Job" focuses on the importance of emergency services and helpings others who are in need. It starts with a young boy and his grandma getting into a car accident. Fortunately, a young delivery boy and a mail man notice, and call 911. The fire department, police, and ambulances show up to the scene to take of the young boy and his grandma. Later, the young boy thanks all the people who helped them during the accident.
