A young generation befuddled by math began to learn the multiplication tables by singing “Three is a Magic Number.” That song, by Bob Dorough, first ran on children’s shows as a three-minute animation ...

If you’re a 30- or 40-something who grew up on American television and Saturday morning cartoons, you no doubt are familiar with “Schoolhouse Rock,” the educational series of songs that taught kids ...

Painted production cell of "I'm just a Bill" from "Schoolhouse Rock." (Kari Rene Hall/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcast on Nov.15, 2024. Click here for ...