Maggie Muggins facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Maggie Muggins |
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| Genre | Children's |
| Created by | Mary Grannan |
| Written by | Mary Grannan |
| Directed by | Michael Spivak, Norman Jewison |
| Starring | Beth Morris (1955) Deanne Taylor (1956-1959) Mary Long (1959-1962) John Drainie (1955-1956) Frank Peddie (1956-1959) Doug Master (1959-1962) Mavor Moore Robert Christie Puppeteers John and Linda Keogh |
| Voices of | Ruth Springford, Alice Hill, Murray Westgate, Jack Mather, Margot Christie |
| Theme music composer | Lou Snider |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 7 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Dick Knowles Francis Chapman |
| Running time | 15 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBC Television |
| Original release | September 29, 1955 – June 27, 1962 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Maggie Muggins (radio program) |
Maggie Muggins was a popular Canadian children's show. It started as a radio program and later became a television series. The show was known for its fun adventures and unique characters.
What Was Maggie Muggins?
Maggie Muggins first aired live on CBC Radio on New Year's Day, 1947. It was a fifteen-minute program that quickly became a favorite. The radio show used sound and imagination to bring its stories to life. Kids loved the continuing adventures of Maggie and her friends.
From Radio to TV Screens
Because it was so popular, Maggie Muggins moved to CBC Television. The TV show aired from September 29, 1955, to June 27, 1962. This meant viewers could now see Maggie and her world. The television series was based on the earlier radio show and even stories from books.
Meet Maggie and Her Friends
Maggie Muggins was a cheerful girl with freckles. She wore a gingham dress and had red hair in two long pigtails. Her adventures often involved many animal characters who acted like humans. She also spent time with her neighbor, Mr. McGarrity. He was always busy working in his garden. The show featured many animal puppets and human characters.
