Dr. Henry's Emergency Lessons for People explained

Dr. Henry's Emergency Lessons for People (a.k.a. H.E.L.P.! — Dr. Henry's Emergency Lessons for People)^[1] is a series of animated television shorts^[2] that served as public service announcements, aimed at children. Created and produced by writer and lyricist Lynn Ahrens and named for and inspired by the work of contributor Dr. Henry Heimlich,^{[3] [4]} these one-minute shorts which debuted during the 1979–1980 television season. They were broadcast throughout the early 1980s in the US on ABC during commercial breaks on Saturday mornings^[5] when youngsters were tuned in to Saturday morning cartoons and similar children's programming.^[6] H.E.L.P.! won an Emmy Award^[7] in 1980.

Each short presents a central character experiencing a minor injury and the proper way to initially handle care for it. First aid was demonstrated for practical purposes.

Eight shorts were created.

Notes and References

1. Encyclopedia: The Encyclopedia of American Animated Television Shows. David . Perlmutter. H.E.L.P.! (1979–1980). Google Books. Rowman & Littlefield. 2018. 274. 9781538103746.
2. News: Series offers children first aid lessons . 24 May 2022 . Kenosha News . January 5, 1980.
3. News: Henry Heimlich, doctor who invented lifesaving anti-choking procedure, dies at 96. Steve. Chawkins. December 17, 2016 . Los Angeles Times. May 25, 2022.
4. News: Henry Heimlich obituary. The Guardian. December 20, 2016. Michael. Carlson. registration. May 25, 2022.
5. PANIC!: 'Save yourself' from rushing to the Doc's. The Spokesman-Review. Los Angeles Times. Henry J.. Heimlich. 14. June 14, 1980. Los Angeles. Spokane, Washington. Google Books. May 24, 2022.
6. News: Doctor says people can learn to recognize early symptoms. Google Books. Deseret News. February 12, 1981. 10D. May 24, 2022.
7. Web site: Biography for Lynn Ahrens. TCM.com. Turner Classic Movies. July 11, 2019.