Kindness, creativity, inclusivity, and a touch of magic makes the world a brighter place. Explore the story and impact of Canadian entertainer Ernie Coombs and his iconic series, Mr. Dressup, which enriched the lives of five generations.
Direction
McCallum lets the archive breathe without over-explaining
Production
The Tickle Trunk footage hits harder than any CGI
Director
Robert McCallum
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mr. Dressup ran for 29 years on CBC, making Ernie Coombs an honorary uncle to millions of Canadians who still can't look at a paper plate without getting emotional.
Judith Lawrence, who played Casey and Finnegan, never broke character for children even off-set—Ernie once found her eating lunch in full puppet mode.
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