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==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
The special was a look at the behind-the-scenes of the parade, showcasing answers to such questions as "How the dragon flies?" and "Who makes the floats?". Also included is footage of a test flight for | The special was a look at the behind-the-scenes of the parade, showcasing answers to such questions as "How the dragon flies?" and "Who makes the floats?". Also included is footage of a test flight for the original Snoopy balloon. | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
The special has | The special has only been rebroadcasted once since Thanksgiving 1978, on some New Jersey PBS stations in 1979. For over 45 years, no copies circulated, and it was unknown if any still existed. The only source proving its existence was a newspaper article reviewing the special.<ref>[https://henson.com/jimsredbook/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/HipHipParadeArticle.jpg Newsday newspaper review on ''Hip Hip Parade!''.] Retrieved 31 Mar '20</ref> | ||
That would all change on December 24th, 2023, when YouTube user RyNo84 uploaded the entire special, rendering it as found. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 20:42, 25 December 2023
Hip Hip Parade! was a primetime special promoting the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, originally broadcast on PBS stations throughout Thanksgiving week 1978. Hosting the special were Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear, of The Muppet Show fame.
Summary
The special was a look at the behind-the-scenes of the parade, showcasing answers to such questions as "How the dragon flies?" and "Who makes the floats?". Also included is footage of a test flight for the original Snoopy balloon.
Availability
The special has only been rebroadcasted once since Thanksgiving 1978, on some New Jersey PBS stations in 1979. For over 45 years, no copies circulated, and it was unknown if any still existed. The only source proving its existence was a newspaper article reviewing the special.[1]
That would all change on December 24th, 2023, when YouTube user RyNo84 uploaded the entire special, rendering it as found.
Gallery
Reference
- ↑ Newsday newspaper review on Hip Hip Parade!. Retrieved 31 Mar '20
