I was only 4 when this was on TV here in Britain, on Saturday mornings, but I remember this VIVIDLY!
Here Come the Double Deckers was bright, colourful FUN! Even if in places it was a little cheesy & sickly sweet, but every kid of my generation could identify with the characters as this was a time when us kids were allowed to be kids. Sure, some episodes were better than others & everyone has their own personal opinion, but I really don't get why this has not been re-run for children today. It seems a shame somehow. Anyway each episode is well paced, the stories are well thought out & most episodes included a song & dance routine. The kids are diverse & their characters work very well together. Peter Firth who played "Scooper" went on to have a highly successful acting career & is currently starring in the series "Victoria" while the other young actors appear to have retired from acting by the late 70's. The show featured many adult stars of the day including Melvin Hayes & Jane Seymore. & it was written to appeal to both British & American audiences. Overall it was a great, highly entertaining kids show filled to the brim with innocent fun, sadly something that todays children are not allowed to have....an actual childhood!
Here Come the Double Deckers was bright, colourful FUN! Even if in places it was a little cheesy & sickly sweet, but every kid of my generation could identify with the characters as this was a time when us kids were allowed to be kids. Sure, some episodes were better than others & everyone has their own personal opinion, but I really don't get why this has not been re-run for children today. It seems a shame somehow. Anyway each episode is well paced, the stories are well thought out & most episodes included a song & dance routine. The kids are diverse & their characters work very well together. Peter Firth who played "Scooper" went on to have a highly successful acting career & is currently starring in the series "Victoria" while the other young actors appear to have retired from acting by the late 70's. The show featured many adult stars of the day including Melvin Hayes & Jane Seymore. & it was written to appeal to both British & American audiences. Overall it was a great, highly entertaining kids show filled to the brim with innocent fun, sadly something that todays children are not allowed to have....an actual childhood!