Little Hardhats
| Little Hardhats | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Educational children's television series |
| Created by | Fred Levine |
| Directed by | Fred Levine |
| Starring |
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| Composer | Various |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Original release | |
| Release | 1991 – 2007 |
Little Hardhats is an American educational children's television series. The show talks about how different machines do different jobs. Actors George Woodard and Rusty Dewees explain to the viewers how the different machines work and how they get the job done.[1]
List of episodes
The episodes are as follows:[2]
| Title | Release year |
|---|---|
| Road Construction Ahead | 1991 |
| Fire & Rescue | 1993 |
| Cleared for Takeoff | 1994 |
| Where the Garbage Goes | 1996 |
| House Construction Ahead | 1997 |
| Farm Country Ahead | 1998 |
| Road Construction Ahead 2 | 2007 |
| Big Boats & Busy Harbors | 2007 |
| The Biggest Machines in the World | 2011 |
| All Aboard | 2013 |
Reception
The show received positive reviews from critics and parents alike. Harry Smith of CBS News said, "...once your kids see this, they're mesmerized".[3][4]
Collections
Big Machines Vol. 1 - features Road Construction Ahead, Farm Country Ahead, and House Construction Ahead[2]
Big Machines Vol. 2 - features Fire & Rescue, Where the Garbage Goes, and Cleared for Takeoff[2]
Big Machines Vol. 2 - features Road Construction Ahead 2. Big Boats & Busy Harbors, The Biggest Machines in the World, and All Aboard[2]
DVD with all 10 episodes[2]
Awards and recognition
- Best Videos for Preschoolers ages 2 to 5 category - Coalition for Quality Children's Media (for "Where the Garbage Goes"); featured in A Parent's Guide to the Best Children's Videos: DVD's and CD-ROM's handbook (2001; ISBN 978-1-931199-04-9)[5]
- Best Children's Video of the Year - Coalition for Quality Children's Media 2001 (for "Farm Country Ahead")[6]
- Top 10 Best Films for Toddlers and Preschoolers - Parents Magazine Nov 1999 issue (for "Road Construction Ahead")
- Endorsement from Coalition for Quality Children's Media - Kids First (for "House Construction Ahead"); featured in A Parent's Guide to the Best Children's Videos: DVD's and CD-ROM's handbook (2001; ISBN 978-1-931199-04-9) [5]
- People Magazine, June 1994 (for "Road Construction Ahead"); article titled, "Road to Riches, on Fred's success with blockbuster movie, Road Construction Ahead"
- Good Morning America with Joan Lunden ABC Feb 1994, guest appearance about Fred's success creating a new genre of big-machine movies for toddlers & preschoolers.[7]
- Best Videos for Preschoolers ages 2 to 5 category - Coalition for Quality Children's Media 2001 (for "Fire & Rescue"); featured in A Parent's Guide to the Best Children's Videos: DVD's and CD-ROM's handbook (2001; ISBN 978-1-931199-04-9)[5]
- CBS prime-time feature, "Eye to Eye with Connie Chung and Harry Smith" CBS News, Oct 1993[4]
- California Children's Media Awards 1992 Winner (for "Road Construction Ahead")[8]
References
- ↑ Bange, Stephanie (August 1, 2008). "Big Boats & Busy Harbors". School Library Journal. 54 (8). Archived from the original on October 20, 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Shop". Little Hardhats. August 31, 2018. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
- ↑ "Road Construction Ahead". Little Hardhats Videos. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
- 1 2 Fred Levine (October 21, 2012). CBS News with Harry Smith Features Little Hardhats. Retrieved October 19, 2025 – via YouTube.
- 1 2 3 Levy, Ranny (2001). A parent's guide to the best children's videos, DVDs & CD-ROMs (2nd ed.). Los Angeles, California: Mars Publishing. pp. 158, 483. ISBN 978-1-931199-04-9.
- ↑ eNewsRelease.Com (January 31, 2001). "KIDS FIRST! Announces Nominees for Best Children's Film, Video, or DVD of the Year". GlobeNewswire News Room. Retrieved April 19, 2026.
- ↑ Fred Levine (October 16, 2012). Good Morning America Features Little Hardhats. Retrieved October 19, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Lee Enterprises (October 10, 1993). The Times News (Idaho Newspaper) 1993-10-10.