Dr Misterio's Patented Video Almanac of Fun(1985)
Collection of activities, handicraft, miscellaneous facts, magic, and jokes for elementary and middle school children.
Doctor Misterio, of PBS fame, shares some of his eccentric and resourceful ways to have fun with his audience of young children. They respond with enthusiasm to his zany antics and unusual ideas for projects and games. In this program, the kids make a sea-worthy boat out of a plastic bleach bottle, fashion a pressman's hat out of paper, and practice extemporaneous speaking for the entertainment of their friends.
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