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Rodney Stephen Hull (13 August 1935 – 17 March 1999), better known as Rod Hull, was an English comedian, best known as a popular entertainer on British television in the 1970s and 1980s. He rarely appeared without Emu, a mute, highly aggressive arm-length puppet of the flightless emu bird.
Hull was born in the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England in 1935. He attended Delemark Road School and the County Technical School, Sheerness. After national service with the RAF, he qualified as an electrician. He married his first wife Sandra in 1958; they had two daughters, Deborah and Danielle.
His first job in television was as a lighting technician with TCN Channel 9 in Sydney, after moving to Australia in 1961. He then began appearing on air, notably as Constable Clot in Channel 9's Kaper Kops with Reg Gorman and Desmond Tester, a regular segment in its children's afternoon programming. Clot proved very popular and soon gained his own segment, Clot in the Clouds, which depicted Constable Clot daydreaming about having other professions, such as a world famous brain surgeon, 'Blood Clot'.
A 2003 Channel 4 documentary about UK entertainer, Rod Hull and his puppet Emu.
Rod Hull und sein Emu bei Am laufenden Band 1975 Auftritt in der TV-Show 'Am laufenden Band' mit Rudi Carrell
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 a star on a third separate continent, as a regular guest on the Hudson Brothers' Razzle Dazzle Show. These appearances are little-known outside North America. Here is one of them, as Rod proves you can't make an omelette without breaking some eggs - if you make it alongside Emu, that is! Thanks to Exclavius at TheEmpire.bz .
Rodney Stephen "Rod" Hull, 63 (13th August 1935 - 17th March 1999) was an English comedian, best known as a popular entertainer on British television in the 1970s and 1980s. He rarely appeared without Emu, a mute, highly aggressive arm-length puppet modelled on the Australian flightless emu bird. On 17 March 1999, Hull climbed onto the roof of his bungalow – named Shepherd's Cottage, in Winchelsea, near Rye, East Sussex – to adjust his television aerial In his attempt to improve reception, he slipped from the roof and fell through an adjoining greenhouse. The 63-year-old entertainer suffered a severe skull fracture and chest injuries. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Conquest Hospital in Hastings.
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 a star on a third separate continent, as a regular guest on the Hudson Brothers' Razzle Dazzle Show. These appearances are little-known outside North America. Here is one of them, as Rod demonstrates the best grooming techniques for your emu - but possibly not for his Emu! Thanks to Exclavius at TheEmpire.bz .
An interview with Rod without Emu conducted by respected journalist Mavis Nicholson. In this interview Rod Hull explains why today he decided to to bring his trusty sidekick and what first lead him on the path to comedy and entertainment. First shown in 1977 If you would like to license a clip from this video please e mail: archive@fremantlemedia.com Quote: VT1185
A slightly forgotten offering from Rod Hull and Emu. The Rod and Emu Show was an early evening show on Saturday from Rhyl Sun Centre. This is the only edition I have :( starring Rod Hull and Emu special guests Robin Gibb Bobby George Dee Curtis Dave Dee , Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich Radio Times Listing: Rod and Emu present a fun-packed show of laughter and music from the exciting Rhyl Sun Centre. In their first film report from down under, they visit Perth in Western Australia and have a surprise or two in store for someone in the audience. Executive producer PETER RIDSDALE SCOTT Designer MEL BIBBY Lighting ROM MEAGER Producer MIKE STEPHENS ©BBC Manchester MCMLXXXIV I do not own any copyright on this material, and fully acknowledge BBC Television as the copyright holder.
Rodney Stephen Hull (13 August 1935 – 17 March 1999), better known as Rod Hull, was an English comedian, best known as a popular entertainer on British television in the 1970s and 1980s. He rarely appeared without Emu, a mute, highly aggressive arm-length puppet of the flightless emu bird.
Hull was born in the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England in 1935. He attended Delemark Road School and the County Technical School, Sheerness. After national service with the RAF, he qualified as an electrician. He married his first wife Sandra in 1958; they had two daughters, Deborah and Danielle.
His first job in television was as a lighting technician with TCN Channel 9 in Sydney, after moving to Australia in 1961. He then began appearing on air, notably as Constable Clot in Channel 9's Kaper Kops with Reg Gorman and Desmond Tester, a regular segment in its children's afternoon programming. Clot proved very popular and soon gained his own segment, Clot in the Clouds, which depicted Constable Clot daydreaming about having other professions, such as a world famous brain surgeon, 'Blood Clot'.
Today she made the pain stop
With the sound of her voice
I've learned to live with doubt
And I've learned to live without
But not by choice
I've had enough sad memories
To last me all my life
I've learned to live with doubt
And I've learned to live without
But not this time
I was walking wounded
I said, "Never again"
She makes it easy
She's my best friend, my best friend
She's right
I look in her eyes
I like what I find
I've learned to live with doubt
And I've learned to live without
But not this time
We speak the same anguish
When we make love she smiles
I've learned to live with doubt
And I've learned to live without
But not this time
I was walking wounded
I said, "Never again"
She makes it so easy
She's my best friend, my best friend
She's right
I was walking wounded
I said, "Never again"
She makes me happy
To be her best friend
She says, she's my best friend