1, 2, 3 Go!

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1, 2, 3 Go!
Richard Thomas in the program's premiere.
Genre	Family
Country of origin	United States
Language(s)	English
Production
Producer(s)	NBC Public Affairs
Running time	30 Minutes (Inc. Adverts)
Broadcast
Audio format	Mono
Original run	October 8, 1961 – 1962

1, 2, 3 Go! is an American filmed children's television series hosted by Jack Lescoulie with Richard Thomas; The show also featured Richard Morse, only for the first episode as The Courier, and Joseph Warren, who portrayed Thomas Jefferson in the first episode.

The 30-minute educational series was telecast on NBC in 1961-62, opening with this theme song:

Wonder what it'll be today?

What excitement is on its way?

You can find out just by saying...

1, 2, 3 Go!

Each episode had a theme and was narrated by Thomas. The show established that adult and child were on an equal footing, sometimes with the child in a superior position. For example, in a show with a theme of cinematic special effects, Lescoulie is struck in the neck by an arrow. Although Richard explains it is only a special effect, Lescoulie remains concerned. In the narration, Richard observes, "Jack was getting worried about the arrow, but I told him to stop crying."

During the Halloween weekend of 1961, Zacherley appeared for an episode exploring haunted houses.

Production

The show was produced by NBC Public Affairs.

External links

• 1, 2, 3 Go! at the Internet Movie Database