One Of A Kind was hatched in the office of president of broadcasting of a local NBC affiliate in Wichita, Kansas, in June 1980. At that time Dr. Hugh Riordan was visiting with him and suggested that the station pre-empt one of the Saturday morning children's shows with a program about health tat was produced by people of the Olive W. Garvey Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning, a nonprofit organization committee to the promotion of "wellness". Much to Dr. Riordan's surprise, the go-ahead was given, and a search for talent and supportive staff and funding was begun.

Response to the pilot series was gratifying. Over 2500 children in the Kansas State Network viewing area responded to invitations to become members of the One Of A Kind Fun Club. during the first thirteen shows by sending in letters telling why they are "one of a kind." Many more children, parents, teachers and interested community members have sent letters of approval and appreciation for the service.

The main action takes place on a studio stage - a mountain backdrop fronted by a meadow with trees, bushes and craggy boulders that provide natural "benches." The main feature of the set is "The Enchanted Tree - an ancient beguiling tree whose magical lights dance to laughter, music and voices. This enchanting place is ONEderland - the place where one-of-a-king dreams come true.

To the Rainbow Lady, the rainbow represents a way of viewing life. The storm and the rainbow, like pain and happiness in life, go hand in hand. What seems painful or "bad" can become a positive learning experience. The rainbow is a symbol of this integration of experience into a healthy attitude of life.

Another aspect of this attitude is the realization that we are all unique and we need to appreciate this uniqueness. We are one-of-a-kind, bringing to life our individual tales and interests. The One Of A Kind series will demonstrate an attitude - based on sound positive thinking - that can bring a rainbow quality to life.