Skippy the Bush Kangaroo

Skippy the Bush Kangaroo (1968-1970)

EndedScripted showAdventure, Children

Skippy welcomes you to the Waratah National Park. Follow the life at Ranger Headquarters with the Hammond family. Matt Hammond (Ed Devereaux), the father and recently widowed; Mark (Ken James) and Sonny (Garry Pankhurst), the sons; Clancy (Liza Goddard), Sonny's best friend; Jerry King (Tony Bonner), the Flight Ranger and of course Skippy (Phil Judd - provided the tsch, tsch voice). Based in country New South Wales, Australia (this is known from several mentions of the city of Sydney). This was the first production done by Fauna Studios.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 20:00 (25 min)

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E03Honest Jacknov. 11, 2024
S03E10Up the Waratahsmars 16, 1970
S03E11Merry-Go-Roundmars 9, 1970
S03E13Fredmars 3, 1970
S03E09The Rainmakersmars 2, 1970
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Skippy the Bush Kangaroo' first premiere on television?

'Skippy the Bush Kangaroo' first premiered on Australian television on February 5, 1968.

Who created 'Skippy the Bush Kangaroo'?

'Skippy the Bush Kangaroo' was created by Lee Robinson and Dennis Hill.

What is the setting of 'Skippy the Bush Kangaroo'?

The setting of 'Skippy the Bush Kangaroo' is in the Waratah National Park in New South Wales, Australia.

Who played the character of Mark Hammond in 'Skippy the Bush Kangaroo'?

The character of Mark Hammond was played by actor Ken James.

What type of animal is Skippy in 'Skippy the Bush Kangaroo'?

Skippy is a bush kangaroo, also known as a wallaby.

Which other animals played a significant role in the TV show 'Skippy the Bush Kangaroo'?

Other animals that played significant roles in the show were the emu, koala, and kookaburra.

How many seasons did 'Skippy the Bush Kangaroo' have?

'Skippy the Bush Kangaroo' had a total of three seasons.

What was Skippy's catchphrase in the TV show 'Skippy the Bush Kangaroo'?

Skippy's catchphrase was "tchk tchk" and it was used to alert the characters to danger.

Who was the main sponsor of 'Skippy the Bush Kangaroo'?

The main sponsor of the TV show was 'Uncle Tobys' cereal.

What was the theme song for 'Skippy the Bush Kangaroo'?

The theme song for the show was called 'Skippy' and was performed by musician Eric Jupp.

Who played the role of 'Sonny Hammond' in 'Skippy the Bush Kangaroo'?

The role of 'Sonny Hammond' was played by Garry Pankhurst.

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