An exciting who-done-it for the family! This film takes the audience back to a more innocent time, specifically 1968. Happy Herb (Henry Winkler) stars on a children’s TV program with his marionette and well-loved character Froggy Doo. To children such as five-year-old Rocky Plumm, Froggy Doo is as real as the Tooth Fairy. Rocky’s older brother Elliott, fourteen, isn’t innocent any longer like his younger brother. Elliott’s father Mick, a former boxer, doesn’t pay much attention to Elliott, who feels “invisible” to his dad. We wish to note that some parents will consult our content chart below and will feel totally comfortable with children under the age of twelve viewing this film. The film has screened well with children. Henry Winkler is expertly cast as “Happy Herb”. He is a treat to watch in this film.

Rocky and many other children and parents look forward to a special local appearance of Happy Herb and Froggy Doo, only to learn that Froggy Doo is “frog napped” just before he is due to appear on stage. This sets Elliott on a mission to find Froggy Doo and get the true scoop for the local newspaper and to encourage Rocky. Elliott also becomes interested in Haley, a girl who moves near his family, who is willing to help in the search for Froggy Doo. This is a fun story with some twists and turns in it. It does include a few scenes of a father with a drinking problem who winds up in jail. Parents should consult our content descriptions below. The story shows that change is possible for those who truly want it, and by the end of the picture, all of the characters have grown and changed in some way. We gladly award our Dove “Family-Approved” Seal to this movie.