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Long Ago and Far Away; As Long As He Can Count the Cows

10/29/1988

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Series

Long Ago and Far Away

Program

As Long As He Can Count the Cows

Program Number

110

Series Description

Long Ago and Far Away captures the spirit of children's literature in a weekly series showcasing international television programs of classic and contemporary children's books, folktales, and fairy tales. The animated and dramatic productions recall the magic of storytelling. Series release date: 1988

Program Description

Set in Bhutan, this program tells the story of a young boy whose family raises cows in a mountain village. When a teacher realizes the boy needs glasses, he tries to persuade the boy's family. "There's nothing wrong with his eyesight," the grandmother explains, "as long as he can count the cows." In the end, the boy does get his glasses and sees the world clearly for the first time.

Duration

00:31:00

Asset Type

Broadcast program

Media Type

Video

Genres

Children's

Topics

Literature

Citation

Chicago: “Long Ago and Far Away; As Long As He Can Count the Cows,” 10/29/1988, GBH Archives, accessed December 5, 2024, http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_8474A58F974B460DADAC243C57DEBC1D.

MLA: “Long Ago and Far Away; As Long As He Can Count the Cows.” 10/29/1988. GBH Archives. Web. December 5, 2024. <http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_8474A58F974B460DADAC243C57DEBC1D>.

APA: Long Ago and Far Away; As Long As He Can Count the Cows. Boston, MA: GBH Archives. Retrieved from http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_8474A58F974B460DADAC243C57DEBC1D