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Clifford the Big Red Dog: The Dog Who Cried Woof
Running Time: 10 min.
Produced By: / PBS / Scholastic

In the animated PBS children's television series Clifford the Big Red Dog, the huggable, lovable, giant red canine Clifford provides young viewers with some valuable lessons on self-acceptance, friends, and community. The series stars the big-hearted pooch, voiced by John Ritter; his eight-year-old owner Emily Elizabeth; and Clifford's canine pals, T-Bone and Cleo. The episode "The Dog Who Cried Woof" features one of Clifford's Ten Big Ideas which children can apply to their own lives. In this program, the focus idea is the importance of telling the truth and the consequences of telling lies. Cleo learns her lesson the hard way. After playing tricks on her canine buddies, she finds they don't believe her when she is truly in need. This series, geared for youngsters age three and older, is based upon the book series written and illustrated by Norman Bridwell. Sally Barber, All Movie Guide