The Son of a Gunn Show was a New Zealand after-school, children's television show, hosted by Jason Gunn, that aired on TVNZ from 1992, to the final episode in 1995. [1] It was produced in the Christchurch TVNZ Building and finished when the production of children's programmes was moved to Wellington. [2]
The show was co-hosted by his sidekick Thingee, a grey puppet with bulbous eyes. The character was played by Alan Henderson.
Regular features included parodies of television and films (co-written with Andrew Gunn), Jason in character as "Mum Gunn", games such as Send A Gorilla, a weekly segment with Christchurch magician Elgregoe, Te Reo with Ruawhitu Pokaia and interviews and songs with NZ celebrities.
A home video called Jason & Thingee's Big Adventure was released which featured a linking narrative of the duo stumbling upon a stolen "rare and priceless moa egg", with memorable clips from the television show.
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