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Davey and Goliath is a 1960s stop-motion animated children's Christian television series. The programs, produced by the Lutheran Church in America, were produced by Art Clokey after the success of his Gumby series.

Each 15-minute episode features the adventures of Davey Hansen and his "talking" dog Goliath as they learn Christian doctrine through everyday occurrences.

39 Episodes

Lost in a Cave
A1
Lost in a CaveA young man faces life's ups and downs with his canine companion.
Stranded on an Island
A2
Stranded on an IslandDavey and his family rent a boat to picnic on an island far off shore. Davey's father loses track of the time and when the Hansen family prepares to return home, they discover the tide has run out and their boat is beached far from the water line.
The Wild Goat
A3
The Wild GoatDavey and his family rent a boat to picnic on an island far off shore. Davey's father loses track of the time and when the Hansen family prepares to return home, they discover the tide has run out and their boat is beached far from the water line.
The Winner
A4
The WinnerJealous and envious of his friend Mike, Davey enters a soap box derby.
The New Skates
A5
The New SkatesDisobeying his mother, Davey skates on thin ice and falls through. Thankfully, Goliath is there to rescue him.
Cousin Barney
A6
Cousin BarneyDavey is amazed that his father continues to show affection to Barney, Davey's annoying young cousin who has come for a visit.
The Kite
A7
The KiteDavey and his friends try to build a kite, but their feverish efforts to get it aloft are at cross-purposes and result in disaster.
The Mechanical Man
A8
The Mechanical ManDavey is fascinated by a new remote controlled robot toy until he realizes it cannot love.
The Time Machine
A9
The Time MachineTaking imaginary trips in a time machine, Davey, Sally, and Goliath see that God's love transcends time.
On the Line
A10
On the LineDavey makes a string telephone and talks to his unseen parents to show his friends how it's possible to talk to God when God is invisible.
The Polka Dot Tie
A11
The Polka Dot TieDavey and friends reject Nat because he wears a funny tie, but they soon realize God rejects no one.
All Alone?
A12
All Alone?During a family outing, Davey hops a ride on a train and is trapped inside all by himself, but he is comforted remembering that "God is everywhere."
The Pilgrim Boy
A13
The Pilgrim BoyThrough flashback, Davey learns about pilgrims.
The Silver Mine
A14
The Silver MineIgnoring "Danger" signs, Davey finds himself trapped in an abandoned mine, and he must rely on Sally and Goliath for help.
Ten-Pin Alley
A15
Ten-Pin AlleyDavey wants his Dad to win him a prize by bowling six strikes in a row.
Boy Lost
A16
Boy LostWhile visiting a carnival, Davey gets separated from his father. Though he's frightened, Davey is sure his father will find him.
Sudden Storm
A17
Sudden StormDuring a family vacation, the Hansens get caught in a storm and the lights go out.
The Bell-Ringer
A18
The Bell-RingerDavey helps Mr. Opp, a bell ringer at Davey's church, by winding clocks while Mr. Opp is out of town.
Not For Sale
A19
Not For SaleAfter he loses one of his father's skis, Davey learns he can't buy forgiveness.
The Shoemaker
A20
The ShoemakerAt first suspicious of an immigrant shoemaker, Davey learns compassion for the man and his sick wife.
The Runaway
A21
The RunawayDavey runs off to the circus, but the daily chores of the circus send him back home where he belongs.
Officer Bob
A22
Officer BobDavey and the other kids are promised a ride on the fire engine for following Office Bob's safety lessons. Davey disobeys one and, feeling guilty, doesn't attend the group. His father teaches him the lesson of forgiveness.
The Parade
A23
The ParadeJoining in a parade, Davey and Goliath hope to win the prize-a pony. Goliath stars as a fierce lion.
Dog Show
A24
Dog ShowDavey trains Goliath to roller skate and decides he wants to organize a dog show for Goliath to compete in. The local television station hears of the dog show and decides to broadcast it but Davey breaks his leg while practicing.
Down on the Farm
A25
Down on the FarmDavey tries his hand at gardening, but is neglectful of his chores. Davey learns that God sends sun and rain, but it's up to him to do the rest.
The Waterfall
A26
The WaterfallDavey attempts to rescues Goliath after he falls in a river. Together they go over a waterfall, and Davey must help an injured Goliath.
Happy Landing
A27
Happy LandingDavey compares his neighbor Hank to God after watching him do his job as an air traffic controller, but Hank quickly sets Davey straight.
Editor In Chief
A28
Editor In ChiefAs editor-in-chief of his own small newspaper, Davey lands a big scoop, but he turns it over to the real newspaper's editor-in-chief.
Man of the House
A29
Man of the HouseDavey learns responsibility as his parents leave him in charge to babysit Sally while they are away.
Bully Up a Tree
A30
Bully Up a TreeDavey and Goliath get into a fight with a bully and his dog,but later seeing the boy in trouble, Davey forgives him.
The Big Apple
A31
The Big AppleDavey is angry because his father allowed his younger sister, Sally, to join them on what he thought would be a father-son outing. When Davey meets a fatherless farm boy on the trip, he realizes how important a father is to all his children.
The Bridge
A32
The BridgeUsing his ingenuity, Davey rescues Sally after a foot bridge they were walking on breaks.
The Jickets
A33
The JicketsDavey doesn't agree with his fellow club members, The Jickets, so they kick him out of the club.
Lemonade Stand
A34
Lemonade StandWhen Mr. Hansen fixes Sally's doll carriage instead of helping Davey build a lemonade stand, a jealous Davey soon learns his father loves his children equally.
Hocus Pocus
A35
Hocus PocusDavey and Teddy, helping Lorenzo the magician with his magic act, learn that magicians only do tricks, but God's miracles are real.
Good Neighbor
A36
Good NeighborTo celebrate "Good Neighbor Week" the townspeople give out balloons to the children. Davey misses out on the festivities because he decides to help a small child find her way home instead.
A Dillar, A Dollar
A37
A Dillar, A DollarDavey and Teddy are sent to Principal Denny's office for tardiness, but to their surprise Principal Denny is understanding, not harsh.
Rags and Buttons
A38
Rags and ButtonsSally is crowned queen at a festival, but she loses her favorite rag doll in the process. Davey helps his sister by finding the doll for her.
Jeep in the Deep
A39
Jeep in the DeepDuring a ferry ride, the Hansen family's jeep falls overboard. Davey and his father go scuba diving to see where it landed.