Ding Dong School (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1952, Ding Dong School is a kids and family series.
What it’s about. Ding Dong School, billed as "the nursery school of the air", was a half-hour children's TV show which began on WNBQ-TV in Chicago, Illinois a few months before its four-year run on NBC. A precursor to both Sesame Street and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, the show was hosted live by Frances Horwich, and at one point was the most popular TV series aimed at preschoolers. The show and its host, Miss Frances, were mentioned in the comic strip Peanuts in 1955 and 1956. The show was revived in 1959 as a syndicated program, now videotaped and distributed by National Telefilm Associates. This iteration ran until 1965. Five NBC kinescoped episodes from 1954-1955 are housed at the Library of Congress, in the J. Fred and Leslie W. MacDonald Collection.
Who’s in it. Ding Dong School stars Frances Horwich as Miss Frances.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Ding Dong School sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ding Dong School page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ding Dong School tend to enjoy Big Time Rush, Wizards of Waverly Place, The Spectacular Spider-Man and Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ding Dong School (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ding Dong School change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ding Dong School worth watching?
- Ding Dong School holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy kids and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ding Dong School?
- Ding Dong School stars Frances Horwich.
- When was Ding Dong School released?
- Ding Dong School was released in 1952.