Hunter (1984 Australian TV series) facts for kids
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The original CC puppet, on display in the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
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| Genre | Children's series |
| Starring | Philip Sabine |
| Voices of | Noreen Le Mottee |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 24 |
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| Production location(s) | Hobart, Tasmania |
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| Original network | ABC TV |
| Original release | 1984 – 1985 |
Hunter was a fun and educational Australian children's television series. It was shown on the ABC in the mid-1980s and early 1990s. A total of 24 episodes were made in Hobart, Tasmania. ABC Hobart produced the show between 1984 and 1985. Even after filming stopped, the series was repeated many times until 1992.
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What Was Hunter About?
The show followed a man known as "Hunter" (played by Philip Sabine). His job was to investigate and "hunt" for information. He dressed like an old English detective. Hunter loved to ride his bicycle, which had a bright triangular flag.
Hunter's Amazing Friends
Hunter had some cool companions who helped him.
- Computer Cat (CC): This was a clever puppet voiced by Noreen Le Mottee.
- Albert the Mouse: A real, live mouse often rode around in Hunter's hat!
- Minnie: Sometimes, Hunter's niece Minnie (played by Melissa Yard) joined his adventures.
Computer Cat was created by Jennifer Davidson. She founded the Terrapin Puppet Theatre in Hobart.
The Catchy Theme Song
The show's theme song was easy to remember. It included the words: "What, why, where and when, that's Hunter!" This song helped kids remember what Hunter did.
Hunter in Schools
Many Australian school children watched Hunter. It was often part of their school lessons. The show helped primary-school students learn new things.
Where Are They Now?
Philip Sabine, who played Hunter, still lives in Tasmania. He is known for drinking coffee from a science beaker! He also has a lot of knowledge about many technical things. The actor who played Minnie now lives in Sydney.
In 2012, an interesting story about Computer Cat was shared. Noreen Le Mottee and Philip Sabine "rescued" the original Computer Cat puppet. This happened after a party when the children's educational TV unit at ABC Hobart closed. Noreen donated the real Computer Cat to the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. There, Computer Cat joined her cousin, Sandy, who appeared in only one episode of the show.
