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Sooty the TV puppet is to leave TV after the B. B. C. has decided to buy a continental
Sooty the TV puppet is to leave TV after the B.B.C. has decided to buy a continental puppet film in his place. The reason being that it will be cheaper. Harry Corbett was asked to change the act but after 15 years on TV he was staggered when he was told the BBC didn t want Sooty any more.
January 1968
Y366
Alisdair MacDonald
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21385363
© Mirrorpix
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step into the world of nostalgia with our Media Storehouse Canvas Print featuring "Sooty the TV Puppet is to Leave TV" by Alisdair MacDonald from Memory Lane Prints. This iconic image captures a pivotal moment in television history as Sooty, the beloved puppet character, bids farewell to the small screen. The BBC, in a bid to save costs, has decided to replace him with a continental puppet film. Relive the memories and add a touch of vintage charm to your home decor with this beautifully printed and finished canvas. Perfect for any room, this artwork is sure to spark conversations and bring a smile to your face.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this poignant print from January 1968, we see Sooty the TV puppet in a dressing room, exuding an air of sadness and nostalgia. Little did he know that his time on television was coming to an abrupt end. The BBC had made the decision to purchase a cheaper continental puppet film, leaving Sooty without a place in their programming lineup. For Harry Corbett, the man behind Sooty for over 15 years, this news came as a shock. He had dedicated himself to bringing joy and laughter to audiences through his beloved character. But now, faced with being asked to change the act or bid farewell to his furry friend altogether, Corbett found himself at a crossroads. The photograph captures the bittersweet moment when reality sets in - when Corbett realizes that the BBC no longer wants Sooty. It is evident in his expression that he is grappling with mixed emotions: disappointment at losing such an iconic role after so many years of success and gratitude for all the memories created alongside this lovable puppet. As we look back on this image today, it serves as a reminder of how even cherished characters can be subject to changing times and financial considerations within the entertainment industry. Yet despite its melancholic undertones, there remains something timeless about Sooty's presence – forever etched into our collective memory as one of television's most treasured puppets.
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