You can explore the history of Mr. Dressup, Polka Dot Door and dozens of other Canadian children's TV shows at the Canadian Museum of History.
From Mr. Dressup to Paw Patrol, the Canadian Museum of History is launching a new exhibit featuring the television programs of our childhoods.Puppeteer Nina Keogh was part of that TV history working on kids’ shows like The Friendly Giant and Polka Dot Door.
“I was the very first host on the Polka Dot Door in 1971,” says Keogh. “And yes. I did have to wear the Polkaroo suit.”“We were working under the counter when Mr. Dressup would be standing at the counter,” says Keogh. “And the puppeteers were down below and we were on little rolling stools with back supports. And we also had monitors under there so we can see what the camera is seeing.”“Muffy the Mouse and Sam Crenshaw The Night Watchman.” Says Keogh.
“You’ll also see the programs you’ll like the most,” says Olivier Cote, exhibit curator. “Like Friendly Giant, Mr. Dressup, Polka Dot Door, Littlest Hobo, Romper Room. They’re all in the exhibit.” “It gives people a reason to come now,” says Jantine Van Kregten from Ottawa Tourism. “It’s great for generations of people, it’s not just for kids. It’s for older folks and middle-aged folks as well.”“For the adults going around it brings us so many memories, it’s just amazing,” says Pinel. “It’s really history, which is what the museum can recreate so well.”
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