The station also produced several locally produced programs, among these offerings were: "Chef Nicola" (a cooking show hosted by Nicola Zanghi); "Home Handyman" (a home repair show hosted by future Assemblyman David McDonough); "Captain Ahab" (a weekday children's show hosted by George McCaskey, as the Captain); "Ahab and Friends" (a three-and-a-half-hour weekend children's show similar to WNEW-TV's "Wonderama"; also hosted by McCaskey, which featured cartoons, puppets, games, contests, and other assorted entertainment for its young audience); "Mary Kelly's Puppet Party" (another children's program); "Long Island Tonight with Richard Hall" (a variety show); and "The Fairchilds of Long Island" (a rare locally produced soap opera which featured local actors).