The original classic cartoon ran on Sunday evenings for only 7 months and produced just 24 episodes, it was the first program to be broadcast in color on ABC.
Six years ago today we lost one of the pioneers of the television era, a man who was famous for his candid interviews with children, and various audience participation.
This year will mark the 50th anniversary of their campy show, which shot them to superstardom, batteling for chart supremacy with groups like the Beatles.