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obnoticusMA to Television and FilmEnglish · 26 days ago

In the 1990s, a Dog Taught Kids About Shakespeare and Homer. A New Documentary Tells the Tale of 'Wishbone'—From His Backflips to His Historical Hats

www.smithsonianmag.com

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In the 1990s, a Dog Taught Kids About Shakespeare and Homer. A New Documentary Tells the Tale of 'Wishbone'—From His Backflips to His Historical Hats

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The film reunites the human cast and crew who saw the potential of a Jack Russell terrier to bring classic literature to life on PBS

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-oWwJ-PbBY

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  • Ioughttamow@fedia.io
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    What’s the story here?

    • Twinklebreeze @lemmy.world
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      Probably talks about his foray into the salad dressing business.

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    pretty sure there was like 4 or 5 dogs they used, but most of the show was done by 1 specific dog. the others were stunt dogs, or had very specific training for something.

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    Fun fact Wishbone is actually Thomas Pynchon.

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      And now you know!

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    I’ve been trying to find a copy of this show for over a decade now. It’s like everyone just forgot about it.

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      Man I still like to reference it, but I dont know that anyone gets it. Instead of something like “whats up,” ill ask “whats the story, wishbone?”

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    Soccer! I’ll definitely check this out.

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    I read Beowulf Wishbone style, called “Be a Wolf!”

    It was a fantastic way to introduce young kids to advanced material. I haven’t read Beowulf, but I have a vague recollection of the story because of wishbone

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    Is the story an adaptation of the famous behind the scenes article? https://the-toast.archive.town/2015/07/15/the-pitch-meeting-for-wishbone/

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    He was soooo cute.

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    Used to love that show

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