Strong Kids, Safe Kids is a 1984 direct-to-video PSA film, hosted by Henry Winkler, that teaches basic skills to parents and children to help prevent sexual abuse and other dangerous situations.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] The video features guest appearances from Fonzie, Sol Gordon, Kee MacFarlane, Chris Wallace, John Ritter, Mariette Hartley, and a cast of Hanna-Barbera cartoon characters, including Yogi Bear, the Flintstones, Scooby-Doo, the Smurfs and Pac-Man.[8][9][10][11]
| Strong Kids, Safe Kids | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Rick Hauser |
| Written by | Rick Hauser |
| Produced by | Rick Hauser Wen-D Kersten Henry Winkler |
| Starring | Henry Winkler Sol Gordon Kee MacFarlane Chris Wallace John Ritter Mariette Hartley Don Messick Hal Smith Henry Corden Lucille Bliss Danny Goldman June Foray Dana Kavin |
| Narrated by | Hannah Mason Hauser |
| Music by | David Carr Ole Goerg Don Waldrop |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Paramount Home Video |
Release date |
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Running time | 42 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The video was produced in 1983-1984 by Winkler's company Fair Dinkum Productions in association with Paramount Home Video (who also distributed the video), out of concern about the safety of his children.[12][13] It was available at high schools, music libraries and civic functions,[9][14] and was sold at children's bookstores and video outlets for $29.95.[15] It sold 75,000 cassettes.[16]
Plot
editHenry Winkler tells parents how to protect their children, and offers ways for children to recognize and avoid dangerous situations. Fonzie and other celebrities also encourage parents to discuss human sexuality with young children, and children to talk to trusted adults about their problems.[15]
Cast
edit- Henry Winkler as Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli and himself
- Sol Gordon as himself
- Kee MacFarlane as herself
- Chris Wallace as himself
- John Ritter as himself
- Mariette Hartley as herself
- Don Messick as Papa Smurf, Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo[17]
- Hal Smith as Yogi Bear, Dino and Ghost[17]
- Henry Corden as Fred Flintstone[17]
- Lucille Bliss as Pebbles Flintstone, Bamm-Bamm Rubble, Smurfette and Baby Smurf[17]
- Danny Goldman as Brainy Smurf[17]
- June Foray as Jokey Smurf and Pac-Baby[17]
- William H. Angarola as Pac-Man (uncredited)
- Dana Kavin as Little Girl
- Hannah Mason Hauser as The Narrator (uncredited)
References
edit- ^ Corry, John (September 17, 1984). "Special on abuse worth watching". Record-Journal. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ Editorial Staff, Argus-Press (October 10, 1984). "SUPER CITY VIDEO INC". Argus-Press. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ Press, Associated (October 25, 1984). "'Sesame Street' offers lessons on child abuse". Star-News. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ "Rise in Community-Linked Video Promotions". Billboard. 1984-11-10.
- ^ Editorial Staff, The Vindicator (December 26, 1984). "Child safety program offered in Wellsville". The Vindicator. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ Fancher, Vivian Kramer (March 27, 1991). Safe Kids: A Complete Child-Safety Handbook and Resource Guide for Parents. Wiley. ISBN 9780471529736. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ Erickson, Hal (March 13, 2015). Sid and Marty Krofft: A Critical Study of Saturday Morning Children's Television, 1969-1993. McFarland & Company. ISBN 9781476607849. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ Gabriel, David (October 27, 1984). "STARVIEW". The Evening News (Newburgh). Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ a b Rothenberg, Fred (October 31, 1984). "Winkler enters child abuse fight". Times-News. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ Robinson, Bryan E.; Rhoden, J. Lyn (1998). Working with Children of Alcoholics: The Practitioner's Handbook. Sage Publishing. ISBN 9780761907572. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ Hern, Matt (2007). Watch Yourself: Why Safer Isn't Always Better. New Star Books. ISBN 9781554200214. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ Editorial Staff, Photoplay Movies & Video (1983). "IN BRIEF". Photoplay Movies & Video. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ Editorial Staff, Parents (July 1985). "On Child Sexual Abuse". Parents. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ Editorial Staff, Lakeland Ledger (December 1, 1984). "Today is Child Safety Day". Lakeland Ledger. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ a b Editorial Staff, Orange Coast (August 1986). "SAFETY AND PROTECTION". Orange Coast. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ Harmetz, Aljean (October 18, 1985). "KID VID: Videos To Entertain, Teach Are Growing Market". Observer-Reporter. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "Strong Kids, Safe Kids".