howdy doody
Interjection
Meaning
howdy doody
(informal, dated) An informal greeting.
Examples
Henson was an innovator from the start: At a time when many TV puppets relied on wood and strings, he opted for softer materials like felt and foam. This enabled his creations to express a range of emotions, unlike, say, an eternally grinning Howdy Doody.
Howdy Doody that looks fab.
To avoid confusion, the syndicate settled on the name Peanuts, after the peanut gallery featured in the Howdy Doody TV show. citation Peanuts was a title Schulz always disliked.