A show that united generations
Broadcast for decades on RTS (formerly RTB), the show Good night, kids became a symbol of peaceful childhood evenings. It didn’t matter whether you lived in Belgrade, Zagreb, or Skopje — everyone shared the same bedtime ritual. When the puppet appeared, we all smiled, waved back, and whispered together, “Good night, kids!”
Warmth and simplicity
The show lasted only a few minutes, but it carried something that today’s cartoons often miss — peace, love, and safety. The familiar characters — a bunny, a bear, and a little mouse — were our nightly companions. Even today, many parents play those old episodes on YouTube for their children, searching for that same warmth that once filled their own childhood nights.
Nostalgia that never fades
In today’s world of fast media and flashing colors, Good night, kids feels like a time machine. It reminds us of a time when everything was simpler — when TV had only two channels, and happiness could fit into five minutes before bedtime. Therefore, the show remains a timeless treasure, still living in our hearts as a symbol of tenderness and gentle imagination.
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Puppets from the TV show Good Night, Kids (RTS) – exhibit from a museum display. Photo: Nikola Smolenski / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0 RS).
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