Mr. Humdinger Goes Fishing

Mr. Humdinger (Kurt Snow) and his buddy Mr. Finn (a dolphin handpuppet Mr. Humdinger keeps referring to as a fish) lead the viewers through a day in the life of a commercial fishing boat/crew. There is a strong emphasis on slapstick comedy as the rubbery-faced Mr. Humdinger bumbles his way through the various areas of the boat, safety drills, fish catching and sorting, etc. Cartoony music and sound effects add to the craziness, and children who co-reviewed Mr. Humdinger expressed their approval. The videography is professionally done, as is the editing. By the end of the show, after a trip to a fish packing plant (where Mr. Finn gets sucked up the giant fish vacuum) and the boat is cleaned, kids should have a rough idea of the process by which fish appear at the supermarket. However this is more of an entertainment effort than an exposition of what really happens. Recommended. Aud: K, E, P. (E. Swanson)