ChicLittlewood
- Presenter
- Actor
Between 1975 and 1983, London-born variety artist Chic Littlewood entertained a generation of Kiwi kids, writing and presenting 500 plus episodes of his after school shows Now C Here, Chicaboom and Chic Chat — appearing with Alma Woods, puppet Willie McNabb, and as Gramps. In 1993 Littlewood enjoyed a primetime career revival, after starting a three year stint on Shortland Street. He passed away on 11 January 2015.
Screenography
Biography
From the mid-70s to the early 80s, English-born Chic Littlewood entertained a generation of New Zealand children with his genial and gentle afternoon TV shows Chicaboom and Chic Chat — bringing to them a flavour of the traditional variety shows that he'd honed his skills on. Initially a reluctant performer — and never comfortable adlibbing in private situations — Littlewood showed no hesitation at all in front of the cameras.
Awards
1995 Variety Artists Club of New Zealand
Scroll of Honour
1979 Variety Artists Club of New Zealand
Benny Award (supreme award)
“People need to laugh. It does us all good, provided it's kind humour.”