Shirl's Neighbourhood facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Shirl's Neighbourhood |
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| Starring | Graeme "Shirley" Strachan |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 900+ |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Jennifer Hooks, Richard Bence |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | Seven Network (Seven Melbourne) |
| Original release | 1979 – 1983 |
Shirl's Neighbourhood was a popular Australian children's TV show. It aired on the Seven Network from 1979 to 1983. Each episode was 30 minutes long.
The show was hosted by Graeme Strachan, also known as "Shirley." He was famous as the lead singer of the band Skyhooks. Shirley was joined by co-host Liz Rule. They also had many fun characters.
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What Was Shirl's Neighbourhood About?
Shirl's Neighbourhood was a lively show. It was made for kids in the afternoon. The show featured songs, stories, and sketches. It aimed to entertain and teach young viewers.
Who Were the Characters?
The show had many memorable characters. They were often puppets.
- Norm The Kangaroo
- Ol' Possum
- Claude The Crow
- Stanley The Snake
- Greenfinger the Garden Gnome
- Yippee the Bunyip
- Bartholomew the Sheep
- A band of monkeys
Norm the Kangaroo was played by an actor named Don Bridges. The other puppet characters were created by Ron Mueck. He is a very talented artist.
Music and Special Guests
Franciscus Henri was a regular on the show. He is a well-known children's entertainer. Franciscus Henri would perform musical segments. He also played a funny character called "Professor Henri." He left the show in October 1980.
Production Details
Shirl's Neighbourhood was produced by Jennifer Hooks and Richard Bence. It was made in Australia. The show ran for several years. It had over 900 episodes. This means it was on air almost every weekday!
The show became a beloved part of many Australian children's afternoons. It helped make the Seven Network a popular channel for kids' programming.
