Big Square Eye facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Big Square Eye |
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| Genre | Game Show |
| Created by | Helena Harris |
| Directed by | Stephen Jones |
| Presented by | Bob La Castra |
| Theme music composer | Glenn Heaton Geoff McGarvey MC Codeblue |
| Opening theme | "It's the Big... It's the Big..." |
| Ending theme | "Tell Your Friends About the Big Square Eye" |
| Composer(s) | Paul Mac |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 80 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Claire Henderson Robert de Young |
| Producer(s) | Stephen Jones Helena Harris |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Picture format | 4.3 PAL |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | 24 June 1991 – 6 November 1992 26 February 1993 |
Big Square Eye was a super fun Australian children's game show! It aired on ABC TV from 1991 to 1992. The show was so popular it was even repeated in 1993.
The host was the awesome Bob La Castra. Plus, a future musician named Paul Mac was there too! He played "Knuckles" McDermott, handling all the cool keyboard sounds and effects. You could catch Big Square Eye on weekdays right after 5 pm. It was part of The Afternoon Show block.
What Was Big Square Eye About?
This game show was all about kids showing off their skills! Each episode featured a special guest judge. These judges were often famous people with unique talents. They would demonstrate their amazing skills to the audience.
Celebrity Challenges
After the demonstration, kids from the audience got their chance to shine. They were chosen to try a challenge. This challenge was always related to the celebrity guest's special skill. The goal was to complete the task well enough to impress the judge!
Famous Guest Judges
Many cool celebrities appeared on the show. They shared their talents and judged the kids. Some of the famous guests included:
- Artist Ken Done, known for his bright and colourful art.
- Entertainer Jeanne Little, who always brought lots of laughs.
- Cricketer Mark Waugh, a well-known sports star.
It was a great way for kids to meet their heroes and try exciting new things!
