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Mr. Dressup documentary celebrates legacy of iconic Canadian entertainer
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Mr. Dressup documentary celebrates legacy of iconic Canadian entertainer
Description
October 9, 2023
'Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe' is a documentary coming to Amazon Prime on Oct. 10 about the iconic Canadian children's entertainer, Ernie Coombs, better known as Mr. Dressup. Global News looks at how the show remains timeless, what kids of all generations could get out of it, the making of the documentary, and more.
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Mr. Dressup documentary celebrates legacy of iconic Canadian entertainer03:21 | October 9, 2023
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Mr. Dressup documentary celebrates legacy of iconic Canadian entertainer03:21 | October 9, 2023
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Lisa Kudrow on how Taika Waititi surprised her with a “smelly cat” t-shirt04:51 | 6 hours ago
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‘Twisters’: Daisy Edgar-Jones & Glen Powell talk on-screen chemistry04:26 | July 18, 2024
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Emmy Nominations Released05:37 | July 18, 2024
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2024 Emmy Awards: The Bear, Abbott Elementary among Outstanding Comedy Series nominees02:31 | July 17, 2024
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Mr. Dressup documentary celebrates legacy of iconic Canadian entertainer
Description
October 9, 2023
'Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe' is a documentary coming to Amazon Prime on Oct. 10 about the iconic Canadian children's entertainer, Ernie Coombs, better known as Mr. Dressup. Global News looks at how the show remains timeless, what kids of all generations could get out of it, the making of the documentary, and more.
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