Wishbone

TV show · classic literature · adventure · Jack Russell Terrier

Smart dog hero. Wishbone is a Jack Russell Terrier who loves to daydream and imagine himself as the main character in stories from classic books like Robin Hood and Moby Dick.

Books come alive. Each episode starts with a real kid facing a problem, then Wishbone imagines himself in a famous story that teaches a lesson about that same problem.

PBS classic show. Wishbone aired on PBS from 1995 to 1997 and became beloved by kids who wanted to learn about literature in a fun and entertaining way.

Acting and adventure. The show switched between scenes of Wishbone in his real town and scenes where he acted out scenes from classic literature with costumes and sets.