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Mr. Squiggle is a distinctive Australian marionette known for his animated pencil nose and unique performance style. He gained widespread recognition through the ABC television show from 1959 to 1999, where he creatively responded to audience drawings. The character appealed primarily to young children and families seeking imaginative entertainment.
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Mr. Squiggle ranks #61 of 388 in the Marionette ranking, behind Old Witch - antique marionette, ahead of Muffin the Mule Muffin.
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What television network aired the Mr. Squiggle television show?
Mr. Squiggle was broadcast on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), becoming one of the country's longest-running children's shows. It premiered in 1959 and aired continuously on the network for four decades until 1999.
How does Mr. Squiggle complete the audience drawings on the show?
The marionette is uniquely designed with a pencil for a nose, which he uses to turn children's submitted 'squiggles' into recognizable drawings. Because he is a puppet operated from above, the completed drawings often appear upside down until the picture is flipped right-side up.
Who operated and voiced the Mr. Squiggle marionette?
The beloved puppet was created and operated by Norman Hetherington, an Australian cartoonist and puppeteer. Hetherington voiced the character and manipulated the strings from a platform above the television set for the show's entire 40-year run.
Who were Mr. Squiggle's co-stars on the ABC television show?
Mr. Squiggle interacted with several human companions over the years, most notably his assistant Miss Pat, who helped him read the children's letters. He also shared the screen with a steam-shovel character named Bill the Steam Shovel and a grumpy blackboard named Gus the Snail.
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