What is a friend?

Series: Learning Values with Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids Series

Duration: 4

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1973

Creator: SUTHERLAND LEARNING ASSOCIATES

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: A friend is someone who likes you just because you are you., Tells the story of Begging Benny, Fat Albert's cousin, who gives the impression that he is an all-right guy, generous, giving and always thinking of others before himself. Reveals that this isn't the case, that Benny is out strictly for himself. Shows that Benny doesn't gain acceptance by the kids until there's a lot of soul searching. Concludes with Benny realizing that he must be honest and fair with others, if he wants them to treat him the same way.

Complete Record: A friend is someone who likes you just because you are you., Portrays, through Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, a story about Fat Albert's cousin, Benny, who has to learn to be fair and honest with his friends. Shows the gang believing that Benny is a "good guy" but finding out that he is out strictly for himself. Observes how, after the gang can no longer be his friend, Benny seeks other friends and gets involved with a tough group who take advantage of him. Records how Fat Albert uses the incident to stress the need to be honest and fair., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.