Howdy Doody Show, The: The Bird Club And Other Episodes (1958) Rating: Starring: Dayton Allen, Lew Anderson, Bob Keeshan, Bill LeCornec, Nick Nicholson, Robert E. Smith, Alan Swift, Judy Tyler Director: Category: Classic, Family Studio: Image Ent. Subtitles: [None] Length: 150 mins        SynopsisIt's Howdy Doody Time! From 1947 until 1960 the hearts and homes of America's families received regular visits from the happiest crew west of the Pecos - Howdy Doody, Buffalo Bob Smith, Clarabell the Clown and all the silly residents of Doodyville.With stories, songs, quizzes, contests and endless laughter, Howdy, Buffalo Bob and pals pioneered the children's TV program and brought nothing but joy to the first generation raised in the glow of a television tube. Now you can visit with Howdy and his gang on DVD without ever having to adjust the rabbit ears.Just take your place in the Peanut Gallery and get ready to sing, smile and relive these treasured moments of television history. Episodes: December 28, 1957 - 10th Anniversary Howdy's 10th Anniversary on TV is celebrated with an hour-long birthday party.The show's theme is based on the program "This Is Your Life." February 1, 1958 - The Bird Club Buffalo Bob invites Professor Whipoorwill to speak at a meeting of the Doodyville Bird Club.The Professor brings along a pet woodpecker named Pecky, which Mr. Bluster uses to break up the meeting. February 8, 1958 - Shrinking Machine Hoping to shed a few pounds, Buffalo Bob uses Howdy Doody's new shrinking machine.But due to Mr. Bluster and his mean cohort Pesky the Clown's trickery, Buffalo Bob shrinks down to the size of Tom Thumb! March 8, 1958 - Tammy Returns Clarabell and the grand prize winner of the Smile Contest, Tammy Marihugh of Hollywood, CA return from their tour.Buffalo Bob gets ready to present Tammy with her prizes, but he finds that they have disappeared.