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Goliath, (c. 11th century bc), in the Bible (I Sam. xvii), the Philistine giant slain by David, who thereby achieved renown. The Philistines had come up to make war against Saul, and this warrior came forth day by day to challenge to single combat. Only David ventured to respond, and armed with a sling and pebbles he overcame Goliath Only David ventured to respond, and armed with a sling and pebbles he overcame Goliath. The Philistines, seeing their champion killed, lost heart and were easily put to flight. The giant’s arms were placed in the sanctuary, and it was his...

Episodes on youtube: The very first episode: Davey and Goliath Lost in a CaveDavey and Goliath the Family of God Holy CommunionDavey and Goliath - Hocus PocusFire Department - 1960's Davey & Goliath Davey and Goliath The Polka Dot TieDavey and Goliath - Bully up a Tree

Clokey first molded Gumby for a surreal student project at the University of Southern California called "Gumbasia." That led to his making shorts for the "Howdy Doody Show" and several series through the years. Art Clokey poses with a Gumby doll in 1995. (AP photo) LOS OSOS, Calif. - Gumby animator Art Clokey, whose bendable creation became a pop culture phenomenon through countless satires, toys and revivals, has died at age 89. Caretaker Chrisanne Wollett Clokey says Clokey died Friday in Los Osos on California's Central Coast. Clokey first molded Gumby for a surreal student project at the University of...

After a nearly 30-year hiatus, Davey Hansen and his faithful dog Goliath are back to teach values to a new generation of young people. The Lutheran church is reviving the 1960s-era animated series for a holiday special, Davey & Goliath's Snowboard Christmas, on the Hallmark Channel. It airs at noon today and will be repeated the same time on the day after Christmas. If things go well, Goliath's exasperated "Oh, Davey" will be heard many times again when his master gets into trouble. The original series was produced from 1960 to '65 and distributed free to television stations. Many eagerly...

A buffet of new, animated cartoons have one thing in common – a Christmas without Jesus, Mary or Joseph, notes Mark I. Pinsky. ------------------------------------------------------ THIS CHRISTMAS brings the customary buffet of animated holiday releases to screens large and small. Polar Express has drawn children and parents to US multiplexes for weeks, earning more than $50 million at the box office. Davey and Goliath's Snowboard Christmas, produced by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, will air on cable television systems and local stations. And from Disney, Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas DVD is destined for hundreds of thousands of stockings. Although...