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Thingee's eye popping out is one of the most famous moments on New Zealand television. The ocular incident occurred during filming of kids' TV show The Son of a Gunn Show (1992 - 1995). A one-eyed Thingee and unflappable Jason Gunn continue the scene regardless. Thingee was a puppet who debuted on After School, and appeared in several children's shows (including What Now?), generally filmed from the shoulders up with one arm showing. Alan Henderson is rumoured to be the person behind the puppet. Thingee was retired from NZ TV when he returned to his home planet.
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can anyone tell me wat type of animal is thingee?
@Robyn - thanks, I've amended the synopsis. I did think that the 'adult-sounding' studio laughter sounded odd in the Son of a Gunn context!
Hey, this didn't actually happen live on air. The segment was pre-recorded and was never originally aired on The Son of a Gunn Show. Its first broadcast was on a blooper show - that's why there's an adult audience laughing along to the clip.
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Short Film, 2010 (Full Length Episodes)
Thingee features in this NZ On Screen promo with Tammy 'Munter' Davis
Television, 2006 (Full Length Episode)
Thingee apppeared in each episode of this media satire series
Television, 1992 (Full Length Episode)
Thingee and Jason Gunn celebrate Christmas
Television, 1992 (Full Length Episode)
Another famous TV blooper
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nicholas win
Posted at 10.23AM - 18.02.2011
thats not funny