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Ernest Arthur Coombs, CM (November 26, 1927 – September 18, 2001) was an American-Canadian children's entertainer who starred in the Canadian television series Mr. Dressup (1967–1996).
Sep 12, 2023 · Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe, a new documentary looking at the life and career of children's entertainer Ernie Coombs, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on...
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Oct 11, 2023 · In Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe, director Robert McCallum chronicles the life and work of beloved children’s TV personality Ernie Coombs
Mr. Dressup is a Canadian children's television series, starring Ernie Coombs, a former understudy of Fred Rogers, in the title role. It ran on CBC from 1967 to 1996, soon becoming an iconic presence in Canadian media.
Oct 12, 2023 · The star of the film, directed by Robert McCallum, is, of course, Ernie Coombs, the revered children’s entertainer who starred as Mr. Dressup proved a staple of the childhoods of a few of generations of young Canadians. Coombs passed away at 73 after suffering a stroke in 2001.
Oct 9, 2023 · A new documentary about Mr. Dressup tells the story of how Ernie Coombs became the legendary children’s entertainer — with a little help from Mister Rogers. After 29 seasons and more than 4,000...
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Oct 13, 2023 · Specifically, filmmaker Robert McCallum’s kids. He’d grown up watching Mr. Dressup. He’d seen him sing songs, tell stories, make crafts and play games with his two puppet co-stars, a child...