When Simon Townsend got a new Labrador puppy in late 1986, the show held a competition to give the puppy a name.

In the 1000th episode of Simon Townsend's Wonder World!, Simon looks back on how the show began. 

Fredd Bear, the much-loved children’s television character from the late 1960s and early 70s, has arrived at the NFSA.

John Farnham looks back at highlights from 'Ideal Fun Day', a 10-hour marathon TV show that he hosted to promote children's toys on 15 August 1970 on Channel 7.

In a film probably made as a promotion for The Wonde

Made by the TV program's production company Fauna Production Pty Ltd, this is 'Skippy's very own tea set'.

One of the most recognisable Australian television theme songs, Skippy the Bush Kangaroo was composed by English-born musician and band leader Eric Jupp (1922-2003).

Skippy, now on the run, pauses at the edge of town. Dr Stark’s henchmen, McMurtrie (Red Moore) and Snapes (Don Crosby), comment that she’ll end up on the main street and so she does.

Cigar smoking Dr Stark (Frank Thring) wanders around his private zoo.

Popular but doddery old Mayor William Plato is retiring after 50 years, and the hunt is on for a new mayor for Bushtown.