KIDS Radio Show

“Hooray for the Last Day of School” aired sometime in May during the mid-1980s. The Giant Blueberry is Theodore’s object of interest at his class show and tell. At the same time, Daphne brings a fruit bat. Will The Giant Blueberry survive the last day of school? Starring:  Miss Carolyn, Mrs. Spa-ghet, the music teacher and Daphne – Carolyn Meyer Theodore, The Giant Blueberry, Mr. Invento as a subs...

“Happy Gnu Year” first aired on Jan. 2, 1982. The old theme song airs first, followed by Miss Carolyn and the South African Gnu introducing the New KIDS Radio Show Theme song. Ricky Peale plays lead guitar, Mike Hufford on drums, Carolyn Meyer on piano and vocals, and Donnie Mitchell on bass. They perform the entire song, marking its first broadcast.  Starring: The South African Gnu, Mr. Invento,...

“KIDS Radio Show Christmas Special” first aired in December 1981 This episode features an early version of the KIDS Radio theme song and the well-known Christmas Song White Christmas, a story song by Peter, Paul, and Mary. Show engineer Chris Cozort wishes everyone a Merry Christmas! Kel reads The Giving Tree story written by Shel Silverstein. Kel gives a Christmas wish.  Carolyn Meyer’s 5th-grade...

“The Music of Our Language” first aired on Sept. 3, 1983 Miss Carolyn helps the KIDS Radio crew learn our language through song.  Of note: The original reel-to-reel recording was not salvageable for digitization, so Carolyn and Kel proved they still got it and jumped into the studio to re-record their lines.  Starring: Theodore, The Giant Blueberry, and Mr. Invento – Kel Pickens Miss Carolyn – Car...

“Dogs for a Day!” first aired on May 10, 1986 Bernard, Mr. Invento’s dog, is missing! Carmen Gigantica assists the German inventor in his search. Starring: Narrator, Mr. Invento, Theodore and The Giant Blueberry – Kel Pickens Miss Carolyn, Carmen Gigantica and  Daphne – Carolyn Meyer Guest Starring: Little Girl, Her Father and a Labrador Retriever named Cat – Mike Staubus Dog Catcher – Ron Gabe Be...

“Columbus Discovers the Gnu World” first aired on Oct. 8, 1985 Mr. Invento’s time boat sails Mrs. Carolyn and the South African Gnu back to 1492. The Queen of Spain pressures Christopher Columbus to bring back news of something Gnu.  Starring: Miss Carolyn and Daphne – Carolyn Meyer  The South African Gnu, Mr. Invento, and First Mate Michael – Kel Pickens Guest Starring: Christopher Columbus – Joh...

“Rockin’ Rodeo” first aired on April 5, 1986 Theodore enters a calf roping rodeo and receives high marks from the judges, but another contestant makes an unforgettable, almost robotic impression.  Starring: Miss Carolyn and Daphne – Carolyn Meyer  Theodore, Mr. Invento and a rodeo clown played by The Giant Blueberry – Kel Pickens Guest Starring: Claude, Mr. Invento’s cousin who is a cowboy and rod...

“The Halloween Show #2” first aired on Oct. 31, 1982 Miss Carolyn tries to convince monsters that they're not real.  Kel read his original story, “The Boy Who Drew Monsters,” based on his son, Jeff, who was still in elementary school and an excellent artist. Starring: Miss Carolyn – Carolyn Meyer Igor – Kel Pickens Guest Starring: Bros and Count Dracula – Jeff Kopecky If you’re a fan of good s...

“The Halloween Show #1” first aired in October 1982 Miss Carolyn serves up spooky tunes and scary stories before All Hallows Eve.  Starring: Miss Carolyn – Carolyn Meyer Guest Starring: Tillie the Witch – A KSPI FM employee The Good Ghost – Famous Amos Ewing If you’re a fan of good stories and dogs, you won’t want to miss out on carolynwestmeyerbooks.com . Carolyn shares the fascinating travel tal...

“Friday the 13th” first aired April 14, 1984 The South African Gnu regrets inviting The Giant Blueberry over while moving into his gnu… new house one unlucky Friday afternoon. Starring: Miss Carolyn and Daphne – Carolyn Meyer The South African Gnu, The Giant Blueberry and Mr. Harry Foote  – Kel Pickens Of Special Interest: Carolyn’s song, “Start Your Day With Music,” from her first album, “Music I...

“The African Explorer” first aired in 1982 The KIDS Radio crew is under fire from a crazy hunter while visiting the new safari park.  Starring: The South African Gnu, The Giant Blueberry – Kel Pickens Miss Carolyn – Carolyn Meyer Guest Starring: Park Attendant, Colonel Quinton — a retired African explorer – Tony Thomas (Program Director at KVRO Radio Station) If you’re a fan of good stories and do...

“Insect Epic” first aired in 1982 Miss Carolyn swaps bodies with a fly after using Mr. Invento’s transmuter helmet. As a fly, she befriends a group of ants who fought off roaches at the KIDS studio for tasty morsels of trash. Starring: Mr. Invento, Narrator and Caterpillar– Kel Pickens Miss Carolyn – Carolyn Meyer Guest Starring: Butterfly – Cindy Petree  Waiter – David Free (KSPI News Director) D...

“Theodore hits the books again!” first aired Aug. 3, 1986 On the first day of school, a stranger tries to pick up Theodore and his friend Robert in their car. Starring: Narrator and Theodore – Kel Pickens Daphne, Mrs. Straffer - played by Ma Metal, Miss Carolyn, and Mrs. Elephant – Carolyn Meyer Guest Starring: Robert (with the giant pocket in the song) – Wade Tower Mr. Otay, the Principal and cla...

“About Dragons” first aired on Dec. 18, 1982 In a tale of what happened long ago – thanks to a time machine – a Knight recruits Miss Carolyn and Mr. Invento on the search for his missing daughter, Princess Daphne.  Starring: Miss Carolyn and Daphne as the Princess – Carolyn Meyer Mr. Invento and the Old Knight – Kel Pickens Guesting Starring: Villager – David Free (Head of the News Department at K...

In an uncut recording, special guests Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop share stories with The Giant Blueberry, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the KIDS Radio Show in 1991. Starring: The Giant Blueberry  – Kel Pickens Guesting Starring: Lamb Chop – Shari Lewis If you’re a fan of good stories and dogs, you won’t want to miss out on carolynwestmeyerbooks.com . Carolyn shares the fascinating travel tales...

“An Invento Space Oddity” first aired on April 17, 1986. The KIDS Radio crew receives a distress message from an old friend via a meteor that crashed in Mr. Invento’s backyard.  Starring: Miss Carolyn, Daphne – Carolyn Meyer Mr. Invento, Theodore, I.T., Narrator  – Kel Pickens Guesting Starring: Niggly – Lance Foster If you’re a fan of good stories and dogs, you won’t want to miss out on carolynwe...

“The Food Show” first aired on Jan. 23, 1982. Miss Carolyn meets The Giant Blueberry in his first appearance on the show, while Mr. Invento enjoys a peanut butter sandwich for breakfast. Starring: Miss Carolyn – Carolyn Meyer Mr. Invento and The Giant Blueberry  – Kel Pickens If you’re a fan of good stories and dogs, you won’t want to miss out on carolynwestmeyerbooks.com . Carolyn shares the fasc...

“The Boidy Show” first aired on April 24, 1982. This episode is for the birds Sí. Starring: Miss Carolyn – Carolyn Meyer Juan the Woodpecker– Kel Pickens Guest Starring: Beaugart Maynard Duck III – Ricky Peale If you’re a fan of good stories and dogs, you won’t want to miss out on carolynwestmeyerbooks.com . Carolyn shares the fascinating travel tales of her and Kel’s pups, a journey you can exper...

“The Presidents’ Show” first aired on Feb. 20, 1982. Miss Carolyn hosts a musical tribute to the Presidents of the United States of America, featuring various styles and artists. The Giant Blueberry interviews local schoolchildren about what they would do if they were elected President for the day.  NOTE: The schoolchildren’s responses can be hard to hear. Below is a transcription of each. Kid 1:...

“The Circus Epic” first aired on Jan. 16, 1982. While shopping on Main Street, Miss Carolyn and her nephew Theodore follow a parade to a big tent.  Starring: Miss Carolyn – Carolyn Meyer Theodore – Kel Pickens If you’re a fan of good stories and dogs, you won’t want to miss out on carolynwestmeyerbooks.com . Carolyn shares the fascinating travel tales of her and Kel’s pups, a journey you can exper...

“The Movement Show” originally aired on Jan. 30, 1982 Miss Carolyn spins movement-encouraging records for her young listeners when a hairy foot interrupts her, looking for Doctor Ingrown.  Starring: Miss Carolyn – Carolyn Meyer Simple Simon – Kel Pickens Guest Starring: Mister Harry Foote – John Wilguess (KSPI - 94 FM employee) Of Special Interest: “Interval Echoes” from Carolyn’s first album “Mus...

“Good Apple Show” first aired on March 27, 1982. An early episode featuring Miss Carolyn’s disc jockey skills with musical selections from Good Apple Inc. The Giant Blueberry interviews students from a local elementary school. Starring: Miss Carolyn – Carolyn Meyer The Giant Blueberry and Mr. John Phillips Snoozer, the band Director – Kel Pickens Guest Starring:  Kid interviewees - Stillwater Sang...

“A Salute to Fathers” first aired on June 20, 1987. Daphne and Theodore argue about whose dad is the best. The Giant Blueberry reminiscences about playing the blues on the beach with his daddy-o and family.  Starring: Miss Carolyn, Ma Metal as a park ride operator, and Daphne – Carolyn Meyer Theodore, The Giant Blueberry, and Mr. Invento – Kel Pickens Guest Starring:  Theodore’s Dad – Danny McGowa...

“The Inchling” first aired on Jan. 18, 1986. With a soup bowl for a hat, a needle for a sword and a straw for a sheath, a small boy heads to the capital to find his fortune. Starring:  Ant, Theodore, as The Inchling, The Giant Blueberry, as the Lord of the Mansion, Demon, and Gribigal – Kel Pickens Young wife, Daphne, as The Princess – Carolyn Meyer Guest Starring: Narrator and Old Husband – Pat G...

“Dental Hygiene Show” first aired on Feb. 27, 1982. Getting to the “tooth” of the matter, this episode helped young listeners learn the importance of care for their teeth during Dental Health Month. Starring:  Miss Carolyn – Carolyn Meyer Mr. Invento – Kel Pickens Guest Starring: Tooth Fairy – Cindy Petree If you’re a fan of good stories and dogs, you won’t want to miss out on carolynwestmeyerbook...