Davey and Goliath
In this stop-action animated series, young Davey Hansen and his best friend (and dog) Goliath live ordinary suburban American lives. In each episode, Davey and Goliath experience some form of moral conflict either in themselves or in their friends. Drawing upon the guidance of his parents, his teachers, and his own religious beliefs, Davey doesn't always do the right thing, but he does always come away from the experience having learned valuable moral and life lessons.
- 1960-2004
- 5 seasons
- VCI Home Video
- Animation, Family
- TV-G
In this stop-action animated series, young Davey Hansen and his best friend (and dog) Goliath live ordinary suburban American lives. In each episode, Davey and Goliath experience some form of moral conflict either in themselves or in their friends. Drawing upon the guidance of his parents, his teachers, and his own religious beliefs, Davey doesn't always do the right thing, but he does always come away from the experience having learned valuable moral and life lessons.
Season 5 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1972
Episode 1
Six-Seven-Six-Three
Fri, Sep 8, 1972 14 mins
Davey learns responsible pet ownership after Goliath is dog-napped.
Episode 2
The Zillion Dollar Combo
Fri, Sep 8, 1972 14 mins
Davey and his friends form a band and must decide whether their first gig will be for pay or for free at a children's hospital.
Episode 3
Upside Down and Backwards
Fri, Sep 8, 1972 15 mins
When Davey and Goliath are home alone and the electricity fails during a severe storm, Davey panics. Later he imagines what he should have done.
Episode 4
Louder Please
Fri, Sep 8, 1972 14 mins
A deaf neighbor teaches Davey to appreciate all the sounds in the world around him.
Episode 5
Ready or Not
Fri, Sep 8, 1972 14 mins
Davey, Goliath, and Jonathan help clean up a park that has fallen into disrepair since Jonathan's last visit.
Episode 6
Kum Ba Yah
Fri, Sep 8, 1972 14 mins
Davey and his friends form a handbell choir to play in church. Their first performance is imperiled when Davey and Cisco have a falling out and Davey refuses to play the following Sunday. Davey's pastor shows him the importance of responsibility and the group performs "Kum Ba Ya" after the friends' reconciliation.
Episode 7
What's His Name
Fri, Sep 8, 1972 13 mins
Davey learns the real meaning of forgiveness when he is falsely accused of wrongdoing.
Episode 8
Pieces of Eight
Fri, Sep 8, 1972 14 mins
Fascinated by pirates and buried treasure, Davey buries a tin box containing the Jickets club treasury. When a hard rain washes away the box, Davey replaces the money.
Episode 9
Chicken
Fri, Sep 8, 1972 14 mins
Trying to prove he isn't chicken, Davey attempts a dangerous leap and winds up in the hospital. He learns it's better to be called "chicken" than to do something foolish.
Episode 10
Doghouse Dreamhouse
Fri, Sep 8, 1972 14 mins
Goliath's dog house is wrecked in a storm. Davey must build another one by himself, much to his reluctance and low self confidence. After resisting and trying to get his father to help (whilst disappointing his Dad,) he becomes inspired by his pastor regarding Jesus being a carpenter and finds renewed self esteem.
Episode 11
Good Bad Luck
Fri, Sep 8, 1972 14 mins
Davey, Jonathan, and Goliath become lost on a school trip. Goliath, who is suffering from a cold, is unable to use his nose to lead them back to safety.
Episode 12
The Watchdogs
Fri, Sep 8, 1972 14 mins
Davey witnesses a robbery, but doesn't want to get involved until Officer Dan and Mr. Hansen succeed in teaching Davey the real meaning of the Golden Rule. (No longer distributed.)
Episode 13
Come, Come to the Fair
Fri, Sep 8, 1972 14 mins
Davey's Sunday School class hosts a folk fair wherethe children learn about the ways different cultures celebrate and rememberJesus.