Gerbert (TV series)
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Gerbert is a Christian-based children's television series, featuring the lovable little good-news-preaching puppet who resembles a cheese puff. Andy Holmes, creator, writer and performer of Gerbert has won over the hearts of children and adults with this humorous, yet biblical, character.
Gerbert's friends include Miles, Miss Deegan, a variety of multi-ethnic children, and the obnoxious Stu. Gerbert teaches children about kindness and friendship, and the importance of loving your neighbor. Gerbert loves all people, all cultures, and his viewers.
His show first aired in the mornings from 1989-1991, and was also sold as a video series. Gerbert has aired on Christian television stations and networks continuously since its 1989 debut.
Gerbert's Adventures
Gerbert goes on various adventures, which are shown in his television series. In one episode, "Loving my Neighbor", Gerbert is sad because he thinks that his friends and neighbors have forgotten his 5th birthday. He sulks in his room, talking to his stuffed bear Rory. He is so deep in self-pity that he even befriends inanimate objects, such as a balloon. While this puppet is feeling sorry for himself, Miles, Miss Deegan, and company are planning his surprise party. Gerbert is pleased to find his room decorated and ready for a party. He opens gifts such as a dollar-store porcelain animal, a black and white photo, and a football that is too big for him. This shows how much his friends really do(n't) care about him. Everyone serenades Gerbert with an extremely upbeat birthday song, and Gerbert, after donning some 3-D "sunglasses", sings about friendship. Another problem arises when the group is playing a game and they go outside before Gerbert gets a turn. He sulks again in his room until the disgustingly happy Miles comes and comforts him. Gerbert makes it clear that he is happy to have his neighbors, even though their gifts are second-rate.
Trivia
- TV Guide named Gerbert one of television's TOP TEN CHILDREN'S SHOWS. [[Citing sources citation needed]]
- A secular version of Gerbert, without religious content, was seen on many PBS stations in the early-1990s.
List does not include shows from networks airing PBS Kids shows but not funded directly from PBS such as KLCS shows.
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