 Early programs began with Gene London opening the door of his  General Store and flipping the sign to read "Open for Business." As  the kids passed by Gene, he palmed the tops of their heads and sang  the opening theme song. Once inside the General Store, Gene told  stories and used a large drawing pad to illustrate key scenes and  characters from the tales."Lets pretend that its story time and  Ill tell a tale to you. Ill tell you a story of make