ABC's Sunday morning block was originally intended for the kiddo's, with news programs such as Issues & Answers following the children's block.
After Discovery ended its run after nearly 10 years on the air (1962-71), ABC replaced it with Make a Wish, hosted by singer-songwriter Tom Chapin, whose more famous brother, Harry, contributed some songs to the show.
Former King Features producer Al Brodax supervised the animation, and the Peter Max-esque linework was a carryover from the Beatles' movie, "Yellow Submarine".
Unfortunately, the series lasted just 5 years, as opposed to 9 for Discovery. Make a Wish was dropped to make room for Animals, Animals, Animals, hosted by Barney Miller star Hal Linden.
Here's a sample open & close:
No rating. Never saw the show.
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