High Point Enterprise
November 1, 1975
“Vegetable Soup,” a new children’s television series, featuring real people, puppets and animated characters, was born out of the belief that television can help teach positive acceptance of and appreciation for different racial and ethnic groups.
“Vegetable Soup” will begin airing on November 8, 1975, on Channel 12, WXII TV.
The voices of actor James Earl Jones and singer Bette Midler are featured in the series, with Ms. Midler as the voice of Woody, an animated spoon that helps the children cook up some tasty, easy-to-follow, recipes. Actor Jones is heard as Long John Spoilsport in the game segments of the show.
Another childhood memory. I did not see an episode of this show until after 1979 having seen “THE ROSE” and recognizing Bette’s name in the end credits! I guess it was a re-run! lol