Be Like Me - Read A Good Book!
By Joan Young on
Remember Wishbone, the PBS Jack Russell Terrier who popped into classic stories as one of the characters and promoted reading?I can hear him tell me to read whenever I want him to.
In 1999, Dennys Restaurants sold a promotional stuffed toy of Wishbone.The plush dogs are about seven inches from head to tail.They were made in China, and authorized by Big Feats Entertainment.You could get them with a meal for $3.49.Best of all, if you press a certain spot in his chest Wishbone will talk to you.Mine says Be like me, read a good book!But I think that there were several choices of phrases that the dogs said.I tried to research this on line, but couldnt verify this.However, at the time, I also bought one for a gift, and Im pretty sure that it said something different.
My pictures dont show it, but his left ear has the paw-print spots that were Wishbones trademark. The plastic collar has Wishbone stamped on it.I have no idea what to put in some of the required rating categories for something like this.
As a collectible for value, I see that there is one of these dogs on eBay at the present time starting at a bid of $6.50. Mine is not for sale.He sits on my computer as part of a small collection of very special stuffed dogs.
Ive always thought that Wishbone was one of the most creative educational programs ever devised.Some stations still carry the re-runs even though no new shows were taped after (I think) 2003.
It never fails to bring a smile to my face when I press Wishbones chest and hear him advise me to go read a book.
My oldest son use to have the big talking Wishbone, He loved it as well as the show. thanks for sharing.
I used to love Wishbone! I wish I would have known Dennys was going this way back when.
We all loved Wishbone! Since we are a family who loves to read and discuss thiings Wishbone was part of our lives. The puppy is adorable Shark!