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Practical Living/Vocational Studies


Fat Albert & the Cosby Kids


Dealing with everyday problems
Grade Levels:
Primary-7
Length:
15 minutes
Taping Rights:
Unlimited
MARC Record:
Downloadable
Teaching Materials:
See Below
Program Schedule:
See Below

Fat Albert and his friends deal with the day-to-day problems confronted by children everywhere. Featuring Bill Cosby, the series emphasizes values and how to work through problem situations. In addition to speaking through the animated Fat Albert gang, Bill Cosby directly addresses viewers, guiding them in understanding the dilemmas and solutions dealt with by Fat Albert and his friends.

The series includes groups of programs on conflict (101-103), prejudice (104-107), family issues (108-111), safety (112-115), responsibility (116-119), and school (120-123).

Program of Studies:
All Practical Living disciplines: Personal Wellness, Nutrition, Psychomotor Skills, Lifetime Physical Wellness, Employability Skills, Safety, Consumer Decisions, Career Awareness, Exploration and Planning


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2009/10 Program Schedule

101. Nobody Likes a Bully
The Cosby Kids realize that the neighborhood bully just wants attention and friendship. 16 minutes
    Thursday, April 1 at 1:00 am on KETKY
102. Talk—Don't Fight
A fight between gangs results in a death, making all of the kids realize the price they have paid. 16 minutes
    Thursday, April 1 at 1:15 am on KETKY
103. The Hero: Cool or Fool?
A man the kids look up to gets them into trouble before they finally wise up. 15 minutes
    Thursday, April 1 at 1:30 am on KETKY
104. I Can Do It Myself!
The gang tries to make friends with a distant, independent boy, confined to a wheelchair, who refuses their help. 15 minutes
    Thursday, April 1 at 1:45 am on KETKY
105. Everybody's Different and That's OK!
The kids finally accept a girl from the South, even though she is very different in many ways. 16 minutes
    Thursday, April 1 at 1:59 am on KETKY
106. Old Folks Are A-Okay!
After being treated to soda and cookies on Halloween, Fat Albert and the gang learn that they have the wrong impression of old people. 16 minutes
    Thursday, April 1 at 2:15 am on KETKY
107. Who Is an American?
The kids learn that being a good American has little to do with where you were born or what accent you have. 16 minutes
    Thursday, April 1 at 2:30 am on KETKY
108. Mom Deserves Some Thanks
After struggling to get his chores done, Fat Albert learns to appreciate all the things his mother does. 15 minutes
    Thursday, April 1 at 2:45 am on KETKY
109. Mom and Pop Split Up
The gang helps Flora through the divorce of her parents. 15 minutes
    Thursday, April 1 at 2:59 am on KETKY
110. Baby on the Way
After initially resisting the idea of having a new baby brother or sister, Dumb Donald decides that he loves having his new baby sister around. 15 minutes
    Thursday, April 1 at 3:14 am on KETKY
111. Dad's Job Is Cool
The gang's teacher has them spend a day on the job with their dads. 16 minutes
    Thursday, April 1 at 3:29 am on KETKY
112. Signs Are for Safety
Fat Albert convinces Cool Roy that moving and changing signs is dangerous. 16 minutes
    Thursday, April 1 at 3:44 am on KETKY
113. Bicycle Rules ... Safety First
After a serious bike accident, the boys finally learn that a cyclist who ignores the rules is a danger to himself and a threat to others. 15 minutes
    Thursday, April 1 at 3:59 am on KETKY
114. Beware of Strangers
Hank sleeps through class and misses some important tips about how to avoid becoming a victim of dangerous strangers, then finds himself in a bad situation. 15 minutes
    Thursday, April 1 at 4:15 am on KETKY
115. Help Police Your Neighborhood
The gang learns all about how to form a neighborhood watch and how the police work to keep people safe. 15 minutes
    Thursday, April 1 at 4:30 am on KETKY
116. Do Your Job Right
The gang pressures Weird Harold to give them some free ice cream at the ice cream parlor where he has a summer job. But Harold learns that his job responsibilities come first. 15 minutes
    Thursday, April 1 at 4:45 am on KETKY
117. Heart Attack: Save a Life!
Rudy chooses not to learn CPR and then runs into a situation where he doesn't know how to treat a man having a heart attack. Film approved by the American Heart Association. 14 minutes
    Monday, April 12 at 1:20 am on KETKY
118. Responsibility ... The Only Way
Weird Harold spends all his money after he becomes obsessed with playing video games and can't help pay for the gang's annual picnic. 15 minutes
    Monday, April 12 at 1:33 am on KETKY
119. TV or Not TV?
Monroe learns the hard way that he can't spend all of his time watching TV. 16 minutes
    Monday, April 12 at 1:48 am on KETKY
120. Study Makes the Grade
Donald is tempted to cheat on an upcoming test. 15 minutes
    Monday, April 12 at 2:03 am on KETKY
121. Give School a Chance
Rudy drops out of school, but is convinced by a local bum that success in life begins with a good education. 16 minutes
    Monday, April 12 at 2:18 am on KETKY
122. You Can Make It If You Try
Thurman, a real klutz at sports, shares tips with the guys on how to study. They, in turn, teach him some athletic skills. 15 minutes
    Monday, April 12 at 2:34 am on KETKY
123. Reading Is the Way To Grow
A gifted football athlete hides the fact that he can't read, but finally admits that he must learn how. 15 minutes
    Monday, April 12 at 2:49 am on KETKY
124. Only Fools Break the Rules
The gang follows a boy into all kinds of dangerous mischief at an abandoned amusement park. 15 minutes
    Monday, April 12 at 3:04 am on KETKY
125. Going Into Business
The boys are duped by a fraudulent ad for a free bicycle. 16 minutes
    Monday, April 12 at 3:19 am on KETKY
126. Kids and Alcohol Don't Mix
Fat Albert helps a friend, who is also an outstanding soccer player, deal with a severe alcohol problem. 14 minutes
    Monday, April 12 at 3:34 am on KETKY
127. Clean Is Keen
Russell and Fat Albert have to tell their friend Suede Simpson that he needs to take a bath. 16 minutes
    Monday, April 12 at 3:48 am on KETKY
128. Four Eyes
Heywood finally admits that he can't see well and needs glasses. When he becomes a baseball hero, the gang realizes he has changed from a clumsy Humpty-Dumpty to the coolest kid in school. 15 minutes
    Monday, April 12 at 4:04 am on KETKY
129. Folk Tales
After the gang's television set breaks, they discover that the library contains many stories they can read and tell to each other. 17 minutes
    Monday, April 12 at 4:19 am on KETKY
130. Write a Poem: Share Your Feelings
Fat Albert helps Richard overcome his fear of letting people know that he writes poetry, then reads one of Richard's poems at a school assembly. 16 minutes
    Monday, April 12 at 4:36 am on KETKY

Teaching Materials

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