A nice reflection on the era of #MrSquiggle by A/Prof Jo Coghlan, for those of you old enough to remember... and for those of you who would like to explore this icon of Australian children's #ABCTV.

https://theconversation.com/mr-squiggle-entertained-australias-children-for-40-years-now-hes-back-in-the-spotlight-263813

Mr Squiggle entertained Australia’s children for 40 years. Now, he’s back in the spotlight

A new exhibition at the National Museum of Australia pays tribute to one of Australia’s most beloved children’s television icons.

The Conversation
Steam Shovel steam...
In Norman Hetherington's puppet props/repair kit suitcase. Steam started as talcum powder, but replaced by cornflour as it its easier/safer to work with.

#NationalMuseumOfAustralia #MrSquiggle #BillSteamShovel #NormanHetherington
#Canberra
#Photography #LeicaM
#Summilux50mm #Summilux50mmASPH

@justinknol And here's Mr Squiggle "Upside down! Upside down!"

#MrSquiggle

National Museum of Australia acquires collection of Mr Squiggle creator, Norman Hetherington

The National Museum of Australia has acquired the collection of the puppeteer Norman Hetherington who was behind the iconic television show, Mr Squiggle. 

ABC News
While we're on the subject of #MrSquiggle, I'd just like to announce that a common family phrase here, still in use after 6 decades, is "You're such a help, Miss Pat", usually used in situations where someone has stated the bleeding obvious. 😆