Gumby

Innovative "Claymation" adventures of Gumby and his horse Pokey.

The Gumby Show (1956-1968) is an American children's stop motion series created by Art Clokey for NBC. Its title character Gumby, a green clay figure voiced by Dal McKennon, and his horse Pokey, voiced by Art Clokey, go on innocent, gently absurd adventures in short six-minute episodes. The engine is simple: the pair set out to help someone or to solve a small problem, and the handmade claymation figures bend and wobble through each mishap. Live-action hosts Bobby Nicholson and Pinky Lee frame the broadcasts in the manner of a variety show, bridging the animated stories with chatty introductions. The series runs as a single season of 109 episodes, a loose collection of standalone stories rather than one continuing narrative. Its tone is cheerful, wholesome and unhurried, with a handcrafted warmth that feels nostalgic to adults who grew up with it. The setting is the mid-century American television world of the 1950s and 1960s. Fans of Wallace and Gromit, Howdy Doody and Pingu will find a similar kinship in its clay textures, playful characters and gentle moral lessons.

• Wallace and Gromitshared stop motion animation, claymation visuals, and gentle children's adventure tone
• Howdy Doodyshared kids television format of short whimsical adventures with a playful host and simple morals
• Pingushared stop motion puppet-like characters and short-form children's comedy

Created by

Art Clokey

Release Date

1956-05-01

Episode runtime

6 min

Rating

7.0 / 10 (20)

What is Gumby about?

A claymation hero and his horse Pokey star in short, playful stop motion adventures for young children.

What is Gumby like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Gumby as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Gumby violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Gumby.

Which shows are like Gumby?

Shows with a similar feel include Wallace and Gromit, Howdy Doody, and Pingu.

How long is Gumby?

Gumby: 1 season, 109 episodes.

Is Gumby still running?

No, Gumby has ended.

Where can I watch Gumby?

In United States, Gumby streams on Fandango at Home Free, Amebatv Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel, Night Flight Plus.