codexofdreams
May 7, 2009 / 19:47

Circle Square camps still exist across Ontario to rent out for retreats, events, etc.

http://www.csranch.ca/

They're still great properties.

Toronto Mike
May 7, 2009 / 19:48

But how is it I never saw this show growing up? Lord knows I saw Hercules on Global just about every day... when did Circle Square air?

QC
May 7, 2009 / 20:04

Was usually on early Sunday. They would have bought the time (per the creepy disclaimer at the outset of the clip).

stephanie
May 7, 2009 / 20:05

I used to watch Circle Square. I don't remember much about it
But I remember sending away for
the song book. I can still sing
the song that gave the address..

2121 Station F
Toronto Ontario
M4A 2M9

Now THAT'S creepy.

Horonymous
May 7, 2009 / 20:10

Catch Marci Ien on Canada AM. I don't know anyone who watches Canada AM.

Toronto Mike
May 7, 2009 / 20:25

I always watched Commander Tom on Sunday mornings.

http://www.torontomike.com/2007/05/the_commander_tom_show.html

elvis
May 7, 2009 / 20:51

I watched it. They might be related to Crossroads now or something...I was on that network once...creppy. I went commando.

Kathleen
May 7, 2009 / 22:25

Is it bad that I remember this show growing up in WNY??

Babs
May 8, 2009 / 00:18

Retrontario is freaking awesome!! They actually have the Ontario Health board commercial about the drunk dad trying to fix his son's General Lee car.

"Go to bed. NOW!"

Stafford
May 8, 2009 / 15:55

I was more a Davey and Goliath kid but I do remember this mix of puppets, pulpits and preachers.

"Todd and Rod don't watch 'Davey and Goliath'. They find a talking dog blasphemous." - Maude Flanders

Toronto Mike
May 8, 2009 / 15:57

Davey and Goliath aired during The Commander Tom Show. LDS put out some fine blasphemous shite.

Argie
May 8, 2009 / 16:45

Babs: I remember that commercial/psa. A classic.

Toronto Mike
May 8, 2009 / 18:33

Babs, I remember that one well and it's next on my hit list.

Babs
May 9, 2009 / 01:11

Mike, you have become my new friend. XD

Lori
May 9, 2009 / 10:47

Oh my, I used to watch this show all the time and I am sure it was on really, really early! There used to be a show called Treehouse Club too I remember! I had certifcates (or maybe they were song books) sent to me! I had no idea how much religious propagnada I was exposed too through TV! Commander Tom must have come on after as I remember Davy & Goliath and that damn Birthday Clown! Too funny! My friend actually sent her 3 kids to Circle Square Camp in Brantford and says it wasn't too over the top with the religous aspect but the kids had a blast!

Big Tony
July 7, 2009 / 13:12

Those kids were beyond repulsive. I knew Martin was gay before I even knew what gay was! And Aron?? He looks like a guy who never wiped his bottom in his whole life.

Ivy
June 9, 2010 / 09:28

This is so hilarious!! I am 20 years old, but because I have sisters who are 20 and 19 years older than me, they were Circle Square children. Therefore, my sisters and I watched Circle Square for years, and we still have to VHS tapes, which I have introduced to my godsons and nephews and nieces. They LOVE it!
How we got a hold of this show, I don't know, because we live in the South East US. Lol!!

JG
July 14, 2010 / 15:11

I watched this show a a child and I LOVED it. There are not many shows now you could just leave your children to watch. This was one of them.

JG
July 14, 2010 / 15:11

I watched this show a a child and I LOVED it. There are not many shows now you could just leave your children to watch. This was one of them.

crakker_jakk
July 25, 2010 / 07:01

i always thought this show was creepy even as a little kid, but i remember j.c. cunningham was my first gay crush so i watched it 'religiously' just to see him.. it was around the time of this clip that i became angry thinking jayson was supposed to be j.c.'s replacement once he left and i was having none of it, so i think 1986 must've been the year i stopped watching.. thank you 'circle square' for giving little gay boys across north america j.c. to dream about.. HA!

hezzie tater
October 13, 2010 / 13:52

every kid in that clip got a close up except Corey. What gives?
LOL

EAP
February 2, 2011 / 23:53

Oh man your comments are SO funny! My cousin and I used to watch C/S in the summer when she was visiting from the States. I found your web site b/c I was looking for the actual lyrics to this song from the show that totally cracked us up, mostly b/c it was so amenable to our made up lyrics put to its tune. It was something like "Why dont you share (refrain: a little bit)
why don't you care (a little bit)" which we turned into "And spike your hair (a little bit)" etc. We just went on a trip together and still made up some doozies. Cheers.

TJ3
February 27, 2011 / 15:04

I remember getting the song books in the mail. I was excited. I wanted to be a part of the cast of the show. I loved it!!! I just finished watching an old episode I had on tape. IVY, what episodes do you have on tape? I have a handful but am always looking for more. I also want episode from the 1970's era if anybody has them out there.

TJ3
February 27, 2011 / 15:14

@ EAP, the song you are referring to is entitled "A little bit more". Your posting was funny. "spike your hair a little bit more". LOL. I actually have this episode on tape somewhere. This is so cool.

Bonnie
January 28, 2012 / 19:38

I was actually in a season of Treehouse club that was filmed in Toronto,ON. Probably '73 or '74.Spent a few days filming at Circle Square Ranch too. Don't think it was ever shown in Canada. Never been able to get a copy.Would love to get one. Lot's of puppets and songs.Great fun!