Gullah, Gullah Island
Hosts Ron and Natalie Daise, a warm and loving African-American couple who live on a sea island off the coast of South Carolina, open their home to preschoolers and their caregivers with a rich mix of song, games, stories, dance and humor. The sing-along series stimulates active participation from viewers around such familiar topics as birthdays, jokes, baby animals, rhyming, collecting and preparing food. With the Daises and their three children at the heart of the show, a variety of friends, relatives, neighborhood children and a bright-yellow tree frog named Binyah Binyah Pollywog (a full body puppet) form an extended family with viewers. Each episode also features an exploration of the unique culture of the Sea Island region with an up-close look at the community and its people, including artists, fishermen, weavers and farmers.
- 1994-1998
- 4 seasons
- CBS All Access
- Family, Music
- TV-Y
Hosts Ron and Natalie Daise, a warm and loving African-American couple who live on a sea island off the coast of South Carolina, open their home to preschoolers and their caregivers with a rich mix of song, games, stories, dance and humor. The sing-along series stimulates active participation from viewers around such familiar topics as birthdays, jokes, baby animals, rhyming, collecting and preparing food. With the Daises and their three children at the heart of the show, a variety of friends, relatives, neighborhood children and a bright-yellow tree frog named Binyah Binyah Pollywog (a full body puppet) form an extended family with viewers. Each episode also features an exploration of the unique culture of the Sea Island region with an up-close look at the community and its people, including artists, fishermen, weavers and farmers.
Season 4 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 1997
Episode 1
Simeon's Day
Thu, Sep 18, 1997 22 mins
Simeon has a special day with many surprises including hot dogs for breakfast and a puppet show.
Episode 2
Family Day
Thu, Sep 18, 1997 22 mins
James had special plans for each member of the Alston family, but they don't go as he expected when someone messes with his map.
Episode 3
The Mighty Cootas
Thu, Sep 18, 1997 22 mins
Shaina and Binyah Binyah play baseball for the Cootas and learn that being a good sport is the right thing to do when playing games, no matter if you win, lose, or even make a mistake.
Episode 4
Campout
Thu, Sep 18, 1997 22 mins
The family goes on a camping trip in the woods.
Episode 5
Here Come the Hatchlings
Thu, Sep 18, 1997 22 mins
Vanessa stays home while the family goes with Ranger Mike to see turtles hatch.
Episode 6
Binyah the Barbarian
Thu, Sep 18, 1997 22 mins
Binyah Binyah learns proper table etiquette and how to act at an anniversary party.
Episode 7
Magic Show
Thu, Sep 18, 1997 22 mins
James can't seem to get his magic tricks to work.
Episode 8
Gullah Rocks
Thu, Sep 18, 1997 22 mins
Shaina builds her confidence and learns to be herself.
Episode 9
Stray Dog Blues
Thu, Sep 18, 1997 22 mins
Jessica's dog runs away right before the Gullah Gullah Island pet show.
Episode 10
James' New Buddy
Thu, Sep 18, 1997 22 mins
James brings his new pal, Miguel, to meet his family, and the boys learn about each other's cultures as they bond over soccer.
Episode 11
The Hottest Day of the Year
Thu, Sep 18, 1997 22 mins
On a very hot day, the air conditioning in the house breaks and everyone tries to find new ways to cool off.
Episode 12
Barrel of Laughs
Thu, Sep 18, 1997 22 mins
The gang tries to make each other laugh on "Tickle My Ticklebone Day".
Episode 13
Binyah Binyah Goes to School
Thu, Sep 18, 1997 22 mins
Binyah Binyah goes to school with the kids.
Episode 14
A Gullah Gullah Christmas
Thu, Sep 18, 1997 24 mins
Shaina dreams that she is in the north pole. This is the Christmas special of Gullah Gullah Island.
Episode 15
Big and Small
Thu, Sep 18, 1997 22 mins
Shaina teaches Simeon how to ride a bike, and Binyah Binyah learns how to ride a scooter. Then the whole family goes for a ride.
Episode 16
The Big Sleepover
Thu, Sep 18, 1997 22 mins
The children feud over who gets to sleep in the living during each other own sleepovers.
Episode 17
Lightning Is Frightening
Thu, Sep 18, 1997 22 mins
The family tries to help Vanessa overcome her fear of thunder and lightning.
Episode 18
Polliwog Day
Thu, Sep 18, 1997 22 mins
The family learns all about polliwogs.