Mr. Squiggle

Mr. Squiggle
Also known asMr. Squiggle and Friends
GenreChildren's television
Created byNorman Hetherington
Presented by
Voices ofNorman Hetherington
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons41
Production
Running timeVaried between 5 minutes and 90 minutes
Original release
NetworkABC
Release1 July 1959 (1959-07-01) 
9 July 1999 (1999-07-09)

Mr. Squiggle (originally also known as Mr. Squiggle and Friends) is an Australian children's television series, and the name of the title character from that ABC show. The show was presented on television in many formats, between its inception on 1 July 1959 and 1999, from five-minute slots to a one-and-a-half-hour variety show featuring other performers, and has had several name changes, originally airing as Mr. Squiggle and Friends. At its height, the program was one of the most popular children's programs in Australia and toured theatre and conventions, entertaining several generations who grew with the program. It became one of the longest-running children's programs on Australian television, despite originally only asked to fill a six week gap on the ABC's schedule.