TAGGED: Skippy
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In this excerpt from an oral history recording, Tony Bonner, who played helicopter pilot Jerry King, shares his amusement at the clever skills attributed to kangaroos by the writers of Skippy.

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In this TV advertisement for the Skippy Club, Ed Devereaux is in character as Head Ranger Matt Hammond, standing in front of the fictitious 'Ranger Headquarters, Waratah National Par

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In Series 2, Episode 35 – 'The Sport of Kings', Skippy and Sonny are at the racetrack to watch Mark Hammond compete.

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

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In this excerpt from Skippy: Australia's First Superstar (Stephen Oliver, Australia-UK, 2009), members of the cast reflect on the roles they played in the show.

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Guest stars 'The Bushrangers' (AKA pop group The Executives) sing 'Hippity Hop', a version of the familiar Skippy theme tune, complete with lyrics – and a drum solo from Skippy hersel

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The 1960s was one of the most tumultuous and divisive decades in world history – including in Australia.

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NFSA launches a tribute to the bush kangaroo that conquered the world 50 years ago, showcasing memorabilia and rare footage.

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'What's that, Skip? You've been an Australian icon for how long?!'.

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Even more collection items celebrating the 1960s adventures of Skippy and Sonny in Waratah National Park.