Look Up - Way Up!
The Friendly Giant
The Biography of Robert Homme
by Grant D. Fairley
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The charm and
sincerity of “The Friendly Giant” are eloquently captured in this
insightful and affectionate biography of the classic children’s
entertainer. Grant blends the fond memories of his own childhood as a
faithful TV fan of “Friendly” with insights into what made Bob Homme the
true giant he was.
Hal
Sullivan, Editor Windsor Life Magazine |
Your descriptions and the memories you included
summoned up instant pictures in my mind. (you
actually made me cry in one spot!) It was certainly a walk down memory
lane with all your references to things from my childhood - the
cartoons, the other children's programming (like Captain Kangaroo &
Romper Room) - all came flooding back as I continued to read.
Karen from Petrolia |
| I read it and enjoyed it very much. The
second book I bought is for my sister - she will love it also.
Randall from Washington
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I'm enjoying learning more and more about the Friendly Giant.
Many times I feel like you are narrating the story directly to me.
Paula from Harrow |
I really enjoyed reading the book so much that every
time I would finish reading each chapter in the book I just couldn't
put it down...a very good
read...Aaron from Toronto |
The book was very captivating and brought you to a place and time
that was very special and imaginary. Thank you for letting me sit in
that rocking chair by the fire again.
Jill from Brampton |
I just finished reading "Look Up - Way Up" and it was a delight.
Grant Fairley has explored the world of Friendly and left the wonder
intact!
Barbara from Lucan
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The book brought me back to my childhood, in an
instant I flashed back to sitting on the big brown coach with my pillow
in hand and the aroma of my mom making breakfast. Thanks for rekindling
those memories for me. Monica from Windsor |
| I really enjoyed reliving so many parts
of the Friendly Giant. I can think of my daughter in her own little
rocking chair watching the show all those years ago.
Anne from Newmarket |
In reading the book, it brought me back to time when
my life was that of a child. No worries, no real problems, and a safe
environment. The book is very easy and enjoyable reading with some
wonderful insights into Bob "The Friendly Giant" and his life. Well
done! Jack from Burlington |
Look Up - Way Up!
Chapter Titles
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Preface
1 Look Back -
Way Back
2 Cocoa &
Cinnamon Toast
3 Once Upon A
Time...
4 Early One
Morning – Many Mornings
5 Grown-up Kids
– Sort of...
6 Past and
Present Together
7 Giant
Thinking
8 The Giant
Comes to Life
9 The Castle
Family
10 Rusty &
Jerome Come To Life
11 Jerome & Big
Ten Football
12 A Friendly
Philosophy
13 Wisconsin
Roots
14 Story & Song
15 A Giant War
16 There Is No
Place Like Home...
17 Go North
Young Man
18 Life at The
CBC
19 Castle Life
20 Chairs And
Chains
21 Tales and
Tunes
22 A Chemistry
Lesson
23 Two Voices
Learn To Dance
24 Giant
Friends & Foes
25 Friendly
Moments
26 Forever The
Friendly Giant
27 Good Night
Friendly
28 Friendly On
Friendly c.1984
29 A Friendly
Speech – Typical of His Talks With Seniors c.1994
30 The Golden
Age of Children’s Television In Canada
31 The Golden
Age of Children’s Television In The United States
32 Friendly &
The Canadian Myth |
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Sample Chapter Of Look Up - Way Up! In PDF
Stroll back to your childhood with this book on the life and career
of one of television's most memorable and endearing characters - The
Friendly Giant.
 This show was part of the lives of generations
of children, parents and grandparents who would wait to see the
boot, watch the castle draw bridge lower and choose a chair by the
fireplace weekday mornings on the NET (now PBS) Network in the U.S. and later CBC
television in Canada.
 Memories of Friendly, Rusty, Jerome and the others
will return as you read about this remarkable man and those who were
a part
of this great story. Share with your children
part of
your story by giving them this book. Reawaken the child in you
or your friends by sharing these memories together.
Grant D. Fairley was one of those children who grew up watching
Friendly in Windsor, Ontario. Years later, he made the trip to
Grafton, Ontario to meet Bob Homme and begin work on this authorized
biography. Their many interviews during his retirement and the
opportunity to meet others in Bob's story are here now for you to
share.
Now you too can once again Look Up - Way Up and visit
Friendly and the others.
Memories of The Friendly Giant?
Do you have a memory of watching the Friendly Giant as a child
or with your children or grandchildren?
Send us an email with your
thoughts about Friendly! Be sure to include include your name, email address and where you
lived when you watched The Friendly Giant.
Email us at
info@palantir-publishing.com
Wander back to your childhood
and watch a clip from the
show by clicking below
Click The Audio Links Below
These are MP3 files - please be patient
as they load...
Audio included on this page comes from interviews
recorded by
Grant of Bob Homme
following his retirement
and in preparation of this book.
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author Grant Fairley.
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