In response to The Lovely Mrs. Davis Tells You Want To Think's question, to celebrate the launch of Sesame Street's 37th season this Tuesday:
What television, music, movie or book from your childhood are you excited about sharing with your own children?
We at Out With The Kids are quite giddy in anticipation of introducing, on film and on the stage, our daughter to my wife's favorite childhood movie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The 1968 movie, based on the Ian Fleming book, starring Dick Van Dyke and Sally Ann Howes is a hilarious ride with many funny moments and touching songs. Chitty is a bit goofy and campy, yes...but it remains a wonderful and classic family film.
Before there was a lil' OWTK, my wife and I saw Chitty performed on London's West End - complete with flying car - and were amazed at how brilliant the stage show was. The production recently blew through Broadway but our daughter was far too young for that experience. We are keeping our fingers crossed that the stage success, on both sides of the pond, will lead to a revival of this stage show in a few years allowing us to take in the show as a family.
We are also excited to introduce her to Fragile Rock, Peanuts Comic Strips, and Mr. Roger's Neighborhood.
Also, we are thinking about taking our girl to see Mary Poppins on Broadway next year - after she turns three in March. Another childhood classic that we cannot wait to share with her.
Jeff
Out With The Kids
http://www.outwiththekids.com
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How neat that you're sharing the live theater versions with her instead of the old videos! She'll grow up with an appreciation for the art as well as for your favorite stories.
We recently watched Chitty on DVD with our kids (5 & 3). We've started a fun "night in" tradition with them -- occasionally, we'll have a movie night: rent a DVD, make finger food for dinner, spread a sheet on the living room floor, and eat dinner while we watch the movie. Everyone has a great time, and we can watch a movie together without having to worry about irritating other families.
Family movie night is a great idea. Making it a special event and so much fun to be together as a family - cool-not-typical dinner food, sitting on the floor instead of the table, and watching a movie...That is excellent.
There are so many movies and TV shows that I've been sharing with the kids. The most fun was watching Star Wars with my son. I was a Star Wars nut as a child, and now he is too!
As a family, we all really love watching The Andy Griffith Show. My kids think Don Knotts is the funniest man ever, and they may just be right!
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