Howdy Doody

Name of Theme: based on “Ta-ra-ra Boom-de-ay”

Composer(s): attributed to Henry J. Sayers, who stated he originally heard the song sung by Mama Lou in the 1880’s

Lyricist(s):

Performer(s): Peanut Gallery

Narrative:

Buffalo Bob: Say kids, what time is it?
Peanut Gallery: It’s Howdy Doody Time!

Opening Theme Lyrics:

It’s Howdy Doody Time.
It’s Howdy Doody Time.
Bob Smith and Howdy too
Say Howdy Do to you.
Let’s give a rousing cheer,
Cause Howdy Doody’s here,
It’s time to start the show,
So kids let’s go!

Closing Theme Lyrics:

And so, so long

Til Saturday, one week away

When you will hear us say “Howdy Do”

It’s time to go

Til our next show

Goodbye from us to you.