40+ Nostalgic Cartoons Kids Today Are Missing Out On

Spanning 1955-68 with a $2.8 million budget, The Gumby Show was Art Clokey’s brainchild. After impressing NBC’s Thomas Sarnoff with a pilot, a second, ‘Gumby on the Moon,’ made its mark on the Howdy Doody Show, securing a season lease.

The Gumby Show, notable for its pioneering Claymation, aired from 1955-1968. Its enduring appeal goes beyond the screen, inspiring merchandise, parodies, and tributes. Gumby remains a defining figure in the world of stop-motion clay animation, known for its quirky charm.