JOT the Dot
Description:
Jot the Dot was a short, animated Christian-themed series created in 1964 that featured a white, bouncing dot character named Jot. Created by the Southern Baptist Radio and Television Commission, the show's purpose was to teach children Christian values and moral lessons through simple, sometimes psychedelic, animation. Jot’s color and shape would change to reflect his emotional state, and the show often included other characters like Tug, who would learn a moral lesson by the end of each episode.
Character: Jot is a simple white circle with a face, hands, and feet that appear when he is still. His appearance and shape change to visually represent his emotional state, such as when he is facing moral or emotional struggles.
Purpose: The series aimed to teach children Christian-based values and lessons in a simple, straightforward manner, similar to Davey and Goliath.
Animation Style: The animation was deliberately simple and low-budget, which helped keep the focus on the message. However, some episodes featured abstract, "psychedelic" backgrounds and visual effects.
Production and Distribution: The series was produced by the Southern Baptist Radio and Television Commission and was syndicated internationally. Episodes were typically less than five minutes long and were often aired on Sunday morning children's programming.