KIDS Radio Show

“The Bored of Education” first aired May 28, 1983. It’s the last day of school. Theodore and Daphne’s substitute teacher, The Giant Blueberry, learn that providing his students one last lesson before summer break is futile.  Starring: Miss Carolyn, Daphne and school teacher Mrs. Academy – Carolyn Meyer Theodore, The Giant Blueberry as a substitute teacher, Mr. Invento as the school bus driver – Ke...

“The Camping Trip” first aired May 21, 1983. Miss Carolyn, her nephew Theodore and The Giant Blueberry are in for a slithering surprise while on a camping trip.  Starring: Miss Carolyn – Carolyn Meyer Theodore, The Giant Blueberry – Kel Pickens Of Special Interest: The featured song, “The Plural Snakes,” is from our album “The Music of our Language,” with music composed by Carolyn Meyer and lyrics...

“Mother’s Day Episode” aired first on May 9, 1987.  Miss Carolyn and the Giant Blueberry try to convince Theodore that his mother loves him and he should show his appreciation for everything she does for him. Daphne sets him straight. Starring: Miss Carolyn and Daphne the Cockney Schoolgirl – Carolyn Meyer Theodore, The Giant Blueberry – Kel Pickens If you enjoy a good story and like dogs, you wil...

“The Lizard of Toz” Part 2 first aired May 19, 1984 In part two, Dorothy and her friends attempt to fulfill The Lizard of Toz’s request to capture the Wicked Witch of the Westside’s bandy. But the westside witch is prepared for their arrival with her air force of antaphants. Will Dorothy make it home to Kansas? Starring: Miss Carolyn and Daphne as the Wicked Witch of the Westside – Carolyn Meyer T...

“The Lizard of Toz” Part 1 first aired May 12, 1984 A campy parody of “The Wiz” and “The Wizard of Oz” starring multiple KIDS Radio Show characters. Dorothy and her friends seek the help of a giant lizard to get her home. Will they be able to fulfill his request in exchange? Starring: Miss Carolyn and Daphne as the Wicked Witch of the Westside – Carolyn Meyer Theodore, who narrates, a Munchkin, Mr...

“The Environment Requirement” originally aired May 7, 1983 While picking up trash in the forest, Miss Carolyn and her nephew Theodore witness something awful. They learn the activities of people are harming the natural world.  Starring: Miss Carolyn – Carolyn Meyer Theodore and Eagle – Kel Pickens Guest Starring: Hunter – John Wilguess (KSPI employee)  If you enjoy a good story and like dogs, you...

“Magic” first aired Oct. 9, 1982 A magician’s wand and top hat amaze and terrify the Giant Blueberry and Miss Carolyn.  Starring: Miss Carolyn – Carolyn Meyer The Giant Blueberry, Jack Rabbit – Kel Pickens Guest Starring: The African Explorer – David Free (News Director at KSPI)  If you enjoy a good story and like dogs, you will want to check out carolynwestmeyerbooks.com . Carolyn shares the true...

“Stuffed Toys” originally aired April 23, 1983. Miss Carolyn and The South African Gnu are magically transported to a teddy bear picnic where stuffed toys have come to life.  Starring: Miss Carolyn – Carolyn Meyer The South African Gnu, Elf – Kel Pickens Guest Starring: The Raggedy Rag Doll – Alyson Young Danny the Giant Panda – ???  If you enjoy a good story and like dogs, you will want to check...

“The Arithmeticky Disco” originally aired Nov. 6, 1982. In an attempt to create a new image of himself, Mr. Invento puts his dancing shoes on at the Disco.   Starring: Miss Carolyn – Carolyn Meyer Mr. Invento – Kel Pickens Guest Starring: Bouncer – John Wilguess John Revolting, the Disco DJ – David Garrett (Sports Broadcaster at KSPI) If you enjoy a good story and like dogs, you will want to check...

“The Pet Show” originally aired Feb. 2, 1983. Miss Carolyn, Theodore, Mr. Invento and Anna Maria Spaghetti compete in a local pet show. Will they impress the judge and bring home a win? Starring: Miss Carolyn, Anna Maria Spaghetti  – Carolyn Meyer Theodore, Announcer and Mr. Invento – Kel Pickens Guest Starring: Pet Show Judge – Jeff Kopecky Bennie the Beagle – David Free (News Director at KSPI) I...

“Finally Spring!” first aired April 16, 1983 The Stink Bug attempts to hold Mother Nature for ransom to stop Spring from coming. But what does he want in exchange? KIDS Radio Show?!? The Giant Blueberry joins Miss Carolyn on a mission to save Mother Nature and the radio show. Starring: Miss Carolyn – Carolyn Meyer The Giant Blueberry Theodore – Kel Pickens Guest Starring: The Stink Bug – John Wilg...

“St. Patrick’s Day Paradox” first aired March 15, 1986 “Oh it’s permissible for everybody to be a little Irish on St. Patrick’s Day,” Miss Carolyn told the Giant Blueberry, who then felt a pinch! Theodore tries to avoid chores by finding a leprechaun. Miss Carolyn sings an Irish song to help get some spring cleaning done. Starring: Miss Carolyn – Carolyn Meyer The Giant Blueberry Theodore – Kel Pi...

“A Band of Gypsies” first aired on Jan. 19, 1985 The Giant Blueberry wishes to have his fortune told by a gypsy in the woods, but first, he must pass a series of tests, or so he thinks… Miss Carolyn has serious doubts about the power of the crystal ball until Blueberry says some magic words. Starring: Miss Carolyn, Esmeralda the Fortune Teller - Carolyn Meyer The Giant Blueberry, Jamal the Gypsy M...

“Dog vs. Cat” first aired on March 23, 1984 Mr. Invento discovers the loving loyalty of a dog, although Miss Carolyn’s cat isn’t so happy to have a pup around. They debate the age-old controversy of which pet is best. Mr. Invento’s pet hamster sings a surprise rendition of the Beatles, “Let it be.” Starring: Miss Carolyn, Yella Fella’s meowing #2, Anna Maria Spaghetti - Carolyn Meyer Mr. Invento,...

“A Fairy Tale Farce” first aired on March 26, 1983 To help her nephew Theodore fall asleep, Miss Carolyn tells a fractured version of a classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale featuring familiar characters. Starring: Miss Carolyn as Rapunzel’s mother, Daphne as Rapunzel - Carolyn Meyer Little Theodore, Mr. Invento as Rapunzel’s father, The Giant Blueberry as the prince - Kel Pickens Guest starring: Stor...

“The Scavenger Hunt” first aired on Jan. 5, 1985 The Giant Blueberry competes with Miss Carolyn in a scavenger hunt devised by Mr. Invento. They visit a smorgasbord of familiar characters to collect the strangest items. Starring: Miss Carolyn, Ma Metal, Anna Maria Spaghetti and Daphne - Carolyn Meyer The Giant Blueberry, Mr. Invento, Little Theodore, Ricky Stick Man, The South African Gnu and Rast...

“Prehistoric Times” recording date has been lost to time. Miss Carolyn unknowingly walks into Mr. Invento’s dimensional time warp machine that takes them back to the age of the dinosaurs. To their surprise, they were not the only people transported back in time. If they don’t get “Honest Abe” back to his correct time, history might be forever changed. Starring: Miss Carolyn - Carolyn Meyer Mr. Inv...

“The Babysittering Job” first aired April 19, 1983. Little Theodore needs to make some cash to pay for the Cadillac Tiffany bicycle he crashed in “The Shopping Trip” episode. He convinces his aunt Carolyn to help watch baby Pandora, who turns out to be more than a handful. Starring: Miss Carolyn - Carolyn Meyer Little Theodore - Kel Pickens Guest Starring: Bicycle Salesman – David Free (News Direc...

“The Time Elevator” originally aired on March 21, 1986. Mr. Invento has been tinkering with his apartment building’s elevator. Miss Carolyn and her nephew Theodore take a trip in Mr. Invento’s Time Elevator, searching for a mythical creature from ancient times. Recurring Characters: Miss Carolyn – Carolyn Meyer Mr. Invento, Theodore and Odysseus’s crew member – Kel Pickens Music: Many of the child...

“Roller Derby Rivals” originally aired on Feb. 25, 1984. Miss Carolyn and the Giant Blueberry mistakenly get drafted into Ma Metal’s roller derby team, the Hat Pin Pirates. Dubbed the “Pow Wow Princess and Blue Bomber,” they take on “Pam the Precious” and the Powerhouse Primpers in this battle on roller skates. Recurring Characters: Miss Carolyn, Ma Metal – Carolyn Meyer The Giant Blueberry, Annou...

“Mr. Invento’s New Delhi” originally aired May, 14 1983. Mr. Invento “invents” a new restaurant that offers its hungry customers much more than a meal. Invited musicians bring a whole kitchen full of entertainment. Recurring characters: Miss Carolyn and Anna Maria Spaghetti – Carolyn Meyer Mr. Invento and the South African Gnu – Kel Pickens Credits: Each episode was co-produced and directed by Car...

“Sleuthing with Sherlock” originally aired on Jan. 7, 1984. Miss Carolyn and Mr. Invento go on a deluxe train ride when Mr. Invento’s belly button is mysteriously stolen. To Miss Carolyn’s amazement, the famous detective Sherlock Holmes is on the train and offers to help solve the case. Recurring characters: Miss Carolyn – Carolyn Meyer Mr. Invento – Kel Pickens Guest Starring: Sherlock Holmes – J...

“Snow in the Mountains” originally aired on Jan. 5, 1983. A reluctant Miss Carolyn heads to the mountains with an overconfident Mr. Invento, who gets out over his skis in this snow-filled adventure. Recurring Characters: Miss Carolyn – Carolyn Meyer Mr. Invento, Principal Penuckle and The Giant Blueberry – Kel Pickens Guest Starring: Ski lodge resort tourists – David Free (News Director at KSPI) a...

“Quest for a Cabbage Patch Christmas” originally aired on Dec. 17, 1983. In this Christmas shopping adventure, Miss Carolyn and her nephew Theodore return to Lions Mall to find an elusive Cabbage Patch doll. However, the competition during Christmas gets pretty intense since the Cabbage Patch craze is in full bloom. Recurring Characters: Miss Carolyn - Carolyn Meyer Theodore - Kel Pickens Daphne,...

“The Shopping Trip” first aired Dec. 2, 1982. Miss Carolyn and her nephew Theodore explore the new Lions Mall with its many weird and wacky stores. Recurring Characters: Miss Carolyn - Carolyn Meyer Theodore - Kel Pickens Dr. Proboscis - the Ticky Tacky Man - voiced by Kel Pickens Pet Shop Owner - Carolyn Meyer Benny Bunny - Kel Pickens Guest Starring: Bicycle Salesman - David Free (News Director...