| Emu | |
|---|---|
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| Created by | Rod Hull |
| Portrayed by | Rod Hull (1960s–1999) Toby Hull (2003–present) |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Emu |
| Gender | Male |
Emu is a four-year-old puppet emu which was given to British entertainer Rod Hull in the 1960s while he was presenting a children's breakfast television programme in Australia. Hull adopted the mute puppet for his cabaret act, and took it with him to the United Kingdom when he returned in 1970.[1] The character was given a mischievous and sometimes aggressive onstage persona, attacking celebrity guests (and Hull himself) for comic effect, notably on Michael Parkinson's chat show in 1976.[2] Hull and Emu also appeared on several episodes of The Hudson Brothers' comedy show in the United States.[citation needed]
- ^ "Emu set for television comeback". BBC News. 8 June 2006. Retrieved 8 June 2006.
- ^ Bates, Stephen (17 August 2023). "Sir Michael Parkinson obituary". The Guardian. Retrieved 19 August 2023.