The Lenny the Lion Show
British TV variety show featuring Terry Hall and Lenny the Lion.
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The Lenny the Lion Show was a British television variety program that aired from 1957 to 1960, featuring ventriloquist Terence Hall and his puppet, Lenny the Lion. The show is notable for helping establish Hall as a prominent children's entertainer and for showcasing one of the first non-human ventriloquist dummies on television.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 20 November 1926
- Died
- 3 April 2007
- Field
- Television variety show
- Nationality
- English
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Background
The Lenny the Lion Show first appeared on BBC Television in 1956 in a variety show titled Dress Rehearsal, which also marked Eric Sykes's television debut. The dedicated series ran from 1957 to 1960, followed by Lenny's Den from 1959 to 1961, and the pop music show Pops and Lenny from 1962 to 1963. Hall created Lenny the Lion in 1954 after a visit to the zoo while working a summer season in Blackpool; the puppet was made from an old fox fur and papier-mâché, with a golf ball for a nose. Originally Lenny had fearsome teeth, but they were removed at the suggestion of singer Anne Shelton to avoid scaring children.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the ventriloquist behind Lenny the Lion?
The puppet was operated by English entertainer Terence 'Terry' Hall, who was born on 20 November 1926 and passed away on 3 April 2007. Hall became widely recognised in the children's television world largely thanks to this series.
How long did The Lenny the Lion Show air?
The programme was broadcast for a span of roughly three years, from 1957 through to 1960. Despite its relatively short run, it left a lasting mark on British children's entertainment.
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Sources
Compiled from Wikipedia and the sources listed below. Text from Wikipedia is available under CC BY-SA 4.0; this entry is adapted from it.
- Wikipedia: Terry Hall (ventriloquist) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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