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ABC Funfit
GenreChildren's program
Written byDonna Bond
Directed byBill Fertik
Starring Mary Lou Retton
Composer Michael Zager
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Producer Eleanor Sanger Riger
Running time5 minutes
Original release
Network ABC
ReleaseSeptember 7 (1985-09-07) –
December 7, 1985 (1985-12-07)

ABC Funfit is a series of short American television segments that were broadcast in 1985 and aired twice a day during ABC's Saturday morning cartoon programs. The segments were five minutes long and presented exercises and information to promote children's physical fitness. Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton hosted the series, assisted by the "Funfit Kids" (Ericka Pazcoquin, Bradley Kane, Melissa Kern and Efrain Bracero). The show was choreographed by Lynne Taylor-Corbett. [1] The album ABC Funfit featuring Mary Lou Retton was released in 1985. The segment replaced Schoolhouse Rock!.

References

  1. ^ Terrace, Vincent (2009). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2007 (Volume 1). Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, Inc. ISBN  978-0-7864-3305-6.

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