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Rodney Stephen Hull (13 August 1935 – 17 March 1999) was a British comedian and popular entertainer on television in the 1970s and 1980s. He rarely appeared without Emu, a mute and highly aggressive arm-length puppet modelled on the Australian bird.
Roy Hudd, OBE (16 May 1936 – 15 March 2020) was an English comedian, actor, presenter, radio host, author and authority on the history of music hall entertainment. Early life [ edit ] Hudd was born in Croydon on 16 May 1936 to Evalina "Evie" (née Barham) and Harry Hudd.
Apr 24, 2013 · A classic clip of the manic and much-loved Rod Hull and Emu from the 1970s. Having made his name in the UK and Australia, in the mid-70s Rod took his feathered friend to Canada, where he became...
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Dec 25, 2011 · Classic to any child of the 70s. You sort of have to watch this twice to see how Rod can be thrown head over heels by Emu. 70s legends, rod hull shows his skill in handling his mischievous side...
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Oct 30, 2022 · It is 50 years ago today (Sunday) that a rebel emu made its royal debut at the world famous London Palladium and turned a gawky lad from Sheppey into a star. It was the 1972 Royal Variety...
Jun 19, 2020 · Rod Hull managed to squeeze a 25-year career out of his brilliant 10-minute act, and though he came to hate Emu, the mischievous pair’s antics were loved by millions. And if people sometimes forgot that he was the talent behind the bird, he still enjoyed a privileged and successful life.
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Mar 18, 1999 · The entertainer Rod Hull has died in an accident at his home in East Sussex. The 63-year-old - who entertained generations of children with his double act with Emu - fell off the roof of his...
