VeggieTales – King George and the Ducky
Movie DVDBob is back! After being suspiciously absent from the last three VeggieTales videos, Bob the Tomato is back with his loony sidekick, Larry the Cucumber. First, Jerry and Jimmy Gourd take their turn in creating a tale of selfishness, titled “The Englishman Who Went Up the Hill (And Came Down with All the Bananas).” Lucky, Bob, and Larry take over with their tale of King George (Larry) and his affinity for rubber duckies. When the greedy king spies a new ducky in a boy’s (played by Jr. Asparagus) tub, he goes ballistic, sending the child to the front lines of the Great Pie War. Of course, there is a silver lining in this Christian-lite animated series, and King George sees the error of his ways. With Bob back as straight man, Larry is even funnier than usual, including his silly song segment, “Endangered Love,” that combines TV soap operas and a stuffed manatee (well, they aren’t called “silly songs” for nothing). One of the best of the series and a great introduction for those who don’t know VeggieTales are good for you. (Ages 4 to adult) –Doug Thomas
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(out of 36 reviews)
Review by Soozie4Him for VeggieTales – King George and the Ducky
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These videos are so clever. They include humor that only an older child or an adult would understand while still having great kid-appeal. This series is truly whole-family viewing material!In this particular episode, King George (aka Larry the Cucumber) is playing in the bath with his rubber duckie. He has a whole collection of duckies, but he spies a little guy taking a bath with *his* duckie from his window. (Think of David and Bathsheba here) Even though he has plenty of duckies, he wants the little guy’s (Junior Asparagus’) duckie! Before the story begins, Jimmy and Jerry gourd try to take Bob and Larry’s place introducing the show – with hilarious results! I guarantee you’ll love this video – it’s for children of ALL ages! God bless you all and check out my other reviews!
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This has to be one of my favorite Veggie videos! Jimmy and Jerry Gourd attempt to host the show (something they’ve wanted to do since Dave and the Giant Pickle) disguised as Bob and Larry. They show a story entitled “The Englishman who went up the hill and came down with all the bananas.” You have to see it! A classic! Fortunaly, the real tomato and cucumber come and show King George and the Ducky. At first I found it hard to believe that Big Idea made a children’s video on the story of David and Bathsheba, but the only thing King George (aka Larry) desires is Thomas’s (aka Jr. Asparaus) rubber ducky. This video has wonderful music (I Love My Duck will be running through your head for hours!) and the Silly Song is truly wonderful. This video is fun, and the lesson is a wonderful lesson for children.
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This is another great installment in the Veggie Tales series. It is a very cleverly disguised retelling of the story of David and Bathsheba. The video opens with a brief stint by Jimmy and Jerry Gourd, who are not so cleverly disgiused as Bob and Larry, as hosts. After their parable about not being selfish, titled The Englishman who went up a hill and came down with all the bananas ( you have to see it, it’s priceless), the real story unfolds. King George, played by Larry, is in love with his rubber ducky. His kingdom is engaged in the Great Pie War but he has no interest in it. He would rather be in the tub with his duck. All is well until he spies Thomas down in the village, in a tub, with a duck (that is identical to his own). He decides his duck, or any of the other ones in his closet, is not good enough and he must have Thomas’. So, he sends Thomas off to the war and takes his duck. I don’t want to give away the end but he learns his lesson. Like the other videos in this series, this is a great example of Christian entertainment for all ages. Small children will enjoy the music and excellent animation. Adults will enjoy the great music and subtle jokes and gags that no small child would catch. Great entertainment. This video also includes a Silly Songs with Larry called Endangered Love. Larry is watching a soap opera titled Endangered Love and is a little carried away with Barbara Manatee. Very funny. (There is also a preview of 3-2-1 Penguins. The next series from Big Idea. Sure to be another winner!)
Review by Kelly for VeggieTales – King George and the Ducky
“King George” is VeggieTales at its best and you’ll never be sorry for buying this one!
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“King George and the Ducky” is an extremely clever re-telling of the story of King David and Bathsheba that is perfect for children [I wouldn't have thought it could be done!]. This is an amazingly funny video – for parents and kids alike. The music in this one is excellent, catchy, and totally singable. ["Barbara Manatee, you are the one for me..."]
Review by E J Mansvelt for VeggieTales – King George and the Ducky
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I live in South Africa and can’t find Veggietales on DVD anywhere so I took a chance and bought this one from Amazon.com. What a winner! My 3 year old is totally hooked. He sings all the songs and knows the story line off by heart now. I love the humour which is funny for adults too but it’s all good clean fun which is rare these days. Larry’s “Endangered Love” silly song is one of the funniest things I have seen in years and we all had that song stuck in our heads for weeks but it is such a funny song I didn’t mind a bit.
I was so impressed with how Big Ideas took a sensitive story – David and Bathsheba -and translated it for kids. They took out the R-rated stuff but got the message across very well.
I have since ordered more Veggietales and they have been just as successful. I will continue to buy Veggietales as long as they continue making them.