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Russell Rooster and Suzy Cato bid viewers “doodle-doo” in this TV3 children’s show which combines local skits, interviews and competitions with overseas cartoons. In this August 1991 compilation, “Bugman” Ruud Kleinpaste talks about cockroaches (with serious specimens) and Billy T James is remembered with an excerpt from an appearance on the show. In-house artist Mark shows viewers how to draw 'monstas' and there are time-honoured jokes from Kiri Kea and various ducklings. Mercifully, Suzy protects Russell from the fact she is giving away fried chicken vouchers.
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The Early Bird Show (EBS) was a hugely popular children's show on TV3. It originally intended as a weekday morning programme (7.00-9.00am) before shifting to Saturdays and Sundays from 7.00am. There was a mixture of competitions, birthday calls, phone-ins and cartoons, along with Russell Rooster, Kiri Kea, Suzy Cato and friends.
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Television, 1991 (Full Length Episode)
TVNZ's early morning children's show
Television, 1985 (Full Length Episode)
Billy T James appears in this kids' drama
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Simon Henderson
Posted at 10.41AM - 13.10.2012
Delightful to be reminded of EBS. I worked on it and loved every minute. Im proud to say I'm still making Kids TV now although for UK not NZ. Simon.