Cartoon on VHS with songs, does anyone know?

[nearbytrains]

I vaguely remember a VHS tape that I used to watch when I was a kid. It was probably from the mid-80's to the early 90's, since I was born in 1985, and remember being able to play the VHS for myself when I got old enough. It was in color and most likely regular animation and not puppets.

It featured a bunch of songs for kids. Songs I remember are:

- An elephant / hippo or some other similar animal singing, "I'm picking up a baby bumble bee" and acting out the words. Then the animal put the bee in its mouth and it stung her.
- An animal with floppy ears singing, "Do your ears hang low". It was moving its ears around to the words in the song, doing the actions like tying them in a bow.
- A cartoon showing a spider acting out the words in "The itsy bitsy spider."

I also seem to remember there being a hot air balloon and some sort of circus theme.

It also probably isn't a "Kid songs" or "Baby songs" tape, and also not "Dumbo's circus."

I'm new here and this has been bothering me for a long time, and I have done a lot of research trying to find it already. Thank you so much if you can help me!

[BlitzKid]

Re: Cartoon on VHS with songs, does anyone know?

There was an animated kids' show called 'Rub A Dub Dub' that featured animals acting out nursery rhymes and children's songs; wasn't that was it?

[ericthecavalier]

Re: Cartoon on VHS with songs, does anyone know?

There was an animated kids' show called 'Rub A Dub Dub' that featured animals acting out nursery rhymes and children's songs; wasn't that was it?

That's what I was going to suggest too

[nearbytrains]

Re: Cartoon on VHS with songs, does anyone know?

That's what I was going to suggest too

Sorry, but I looked that up and none of it seems familiar. I am sure it was something else. I remember it being a little more modern looking, and also not with english accents. I am from the United states.

Thank you for your suggestions, though!

[Joanie]

Re: Cartoon on VHS with songs, does anyone know?

I vaguely remember a VHS tape that I used to watch when I was a kid. It was probably from the mid-80's to the early 90's, since I was born in 1985, and remember being able to play the VHS for myself when I got old enough. It was in color and most likely regular animation and not puppets.

It featured a bunch of songs for kids. Songs I remember are:

- An elephant / hippo or some other similar animal singing, "I'm picking up a baby bumble bee" and acting out the words. Then the animal put the bee in its mouth and it stung her.
- An animal with floppy ears singing, "Do your ears hang low". It was moving its ears around to the words in the song, doing the actions like tying them in a bow.
- A cartoon showing a spider acting out the words in "The itsy bitsy spider."

I remember this too - I was Googling to try and find it but came across your post instead. Have you had any luck? I also remember Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill, There's a Hole in my Bucket, and All Around the Mulberry Bush.

[Joanie]

Re: Cartoon on VHS with songs, does anyone know?

NEVERMIND! I JUST FOUND IT! Those all caps are intentional, btw.

"Sing Giggle and Grin" - http://www.amazon.ca/Sing-Giggle-Gol.../dp/6300156508

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM2q20zvaCM

[Joanie]

Re: Cartoon on VHS with songs, does anyone know?

Also, here's a full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFXGLgrfyb0

[mrgreedy]

Re: Cartoon on VHS with songs, does anyone know?

There was an animated kids' show called 'Rub A Dub Dub' that featured animals acting out nursery rhymes and children's songs; wasn't that was it?

Sorry to go off topic, but does anyone remember this Rub A Dub Dub show being part of a Sunday morning set of kid's programs, which started at about 7am and lasted a few hours. I think the programs were linked together in some way, perhaps with a presenter? It was around 1983. Unfortunately I can't remember what the other shows were about.

[nearbytrains]

Re: Cartoon on VHS with songs, does anyone know?

Thank you so much for finding it! My sister and I have spent a long time trying to figure out what this is! I am so glad that I will no longer have to wonder about this. I watched it on youtube, and I think I remember why my sister and I used to watch it... because we thought it was funny! I can't wait to show her. Thank you again!

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Re: Cartoon on VHS with songs, does anyone know?

Sorry to go off topic, but does anyone remember this Rub A Dub Dub show being part of a Sunday morning set of kid's programs, which started at about 7am and lasted a few hours. I think the programs were linked together in some way, perhaps with a presenter? It was around 1983. Unfortunately I can't remember what the other shows were about.

Are we talking Dick and Dodo here?