''C'Mon Kids'' was an Australian children's television show which screened on the
Nine Network
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from 1986 to 1990. It was produced in
Adelaide, South Australia
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and screened on weekday afternoons.
Synopsis
The show had a number of hosts or presenters who were accompanied by puppet co-hosts Winky Dink, a puppet portrayed/voiced by actress Wendy Patching or Frank Duck, portrayed/voiced by actor
Maurie Annese
Maurie Annese is an Australians, Australian actor and producer.
He most recently starred in and co-produced ''I Can't Believe it's Not Countdown, it's a Musical Comedy'', in collaboration with Brian Mannix and Crown Entertainment.
In 2002 duri ...
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The show consisted of small educational editorials presented in a variety of segments and cartoons. The segments featured a number of regular presenters and reporters including Robin Roenfeldt,
Tammy Macintosh, Narelle Higson, Joanna Moore, Vicki Radenge, Stephanie Raethal and Mark Fantasia.
See also
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List of Australian television series
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Wombat
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Fat Cat and Friends
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Play School
References
External links
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Australian children's television series
Australian television shows featuring puppetry
Nine Network original programming
1986 Australian television series debuts
1990 Australian television series endings
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