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“Oh, that Clarabell! You never know where he’s going to hide his rolling papers!” So begins the next Treasure Ivan Show when Buffalo Bob reunites with the Peanut Gallery to give a behind-the-scenes look at the Howdy Doody Show. The … Continue reading →

This program is mostly about space ships and rocket travel as perceived before the moon landing of 1969. The songs we selected are from the 1960’s but the story records are all tied to the 1950’s. There is a definite … Continue reading →

This week’s show is a random bunch of treasures from the Treasure Ivan Treasure chest. One of them  — Tom and Jerry and the Fire Engine — was all I wanted for Christmas when I was 7 years old. Hand … Continue reading →

Turn, Turn, Turn The Byrds Turn, Turn, Turn Pete Seeger with the Rivertown Kids Based on “The Noisy Book” by Margaret Wise Brown and narrated by Norman Rose, this is the story of a little dog named Muffin who has … Continue reading →

After 70 years as a performer, writer, and social activist, Pete Seeger is a living American institution. While preparing for this program, I was reminded of what a masterful performance Seeger can deliver to a crowd of children. You can … Continue reading →

Our second holiday program opens with a mid-20th century classic: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Fred Waring Orchestra Christmas is a Coming Lead Belly There have been many retellings of the Christmas story, but the 12-minute version Gene Autry recorded … Continue reading →

You don’t have to be Jewish to love the Treasure Ivan Show. This edition is a celebration of Hanukkah, with Nancy Raven’s rendition of Woody Guthrie’s “Hanuka Dance” and Tom Lerher belting “I’m Spending Hanukkah in Santa Monica.” On a … Continue reading →

Trains (sans Thomas) are what’s happening on this edition of the Treasure Ivan Show. We open with Jerry Garcia’s rendition of “Freight Train” and close with Bob Dylan singing “This Old Man.” Little Feat’s Lowell George will be heard performing … Continue reading →