description Augsburger Puppenkiste Prof. Habakuk Tibatong Overview
The Augsburger Puppenkiste’s Prof. Habakuk Tibatong is a meticulously crafted marionette character featured in Max Kruse's Urmel stories. Originally presented in a 1969 television adaptation, he represents the intellectual aspect of the narrative through his scientific pursuits and interactions with the titular puppet, Urmel. This particular iteration showcases the renowned German puppetry tradition, valued by theatre enthusiasts and collectors interested in classic marionette performances.
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Who is Professor Habakuk Tibatong in Urmel aus dem Eis?
He is the scientist who teaches animals to speak and lives on the island of Titiwu with Tim Tintenklecks and the pig Wutz. His disputed theory about the prehistoric Urmel is vindicated when an egg arrives frozen inside an iceberg.
Who voiced Professor Tibatong in the 1969 Augsburger Puppenkiste production?
Walter Oehmichen provided Tibatong's voice in the Hessischer Rundfunk television version. The production was a four-part marionette adaptation of Max Kruse's book.
Which animals did Professor Tibatong teach to speak?
His pupils include Wutz, Ping Pinguin, Wawa the monitor lizard, Schusch the shoebill, and Seele-Fant. Their distinctive speech impediments became a defining comic device in the 1969 production.
Does Professor Tibatong return in a sequel to Urmel aus dem Eis?
Yes, the Augsburger Puppenkiste followed it with Urmel spielt im Schloss in 1974. A later 2006 animated film also includes Professor Tibatong, voiced in German by Wigald Boning.
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