Going, Going, Almost Gone! Animals In Danger

HBO, 1994
PRIMETIME EMMY®  AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CHILDREN’S PROGRAM - WINNER
9TH ANNUAL GENESIS AWARD FOR CHILDREN’S TELEVISION PROGRAMMING - WINNER

SYNOPSIS

Going, Going, Almost Gone! is an urgent plea to protect creatures from man’s insensitivity and greed. The program offers clear explanations of why the survival of sea turtles, humpbacked whales, tiger, bears and other threatened animals is essential to the balance of nature. There are also suggestions about what young people can do to help keep creatures off the extinct list.

Produced in a partnership between HBO and World Wildlife Fund and featuring the voice-over talents of Ed Asner, Jasmine Guy, Phil Hartman, Geoffrey Holder, Judd Hirsch and Marlo Thomas.

REVIEWS

New York Daily News
“...One of the best specials I’ve seen tackling issues like extinction and concepts such as biodiversity and presenting such information in a way that is easily understandable”  “...not only educates, but is a good deal of fun to watch as well.” - Kenneth Chanko

The Chicago Tribune
“Through clever, animated segments and live-action footage meant to keep the young audience interested, ‘Going’ details the plight of endangered animals, reasons for the situation and how we can help stop it.”  - Jennifer Mangan