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Play school presenter Dies​

'Unforgettable' long-time Play School presenter, 'Naughty' John Hamblin dies aged 87​

Posted 3h ago3 hours ago, updated 1h ago1 hours ago

John Hamblin was a fan favourite presenter on Play School for almost 30 years (ABC KIDS)
Beloved actor and long-running Play School host John Hamblin has died at age 87.

Key points:​

• Hamblin appeared in more than 350 episodes of Playschool
• He was known for his cheeky sense of humour that appealed to children and parents alike
• He is survived by his children Emma and Myles

Mr Hamblin was a fan favourite presenter on the children's television program for almost 30 years.
He is recognised by generations of Australian children and their families as one of its most memorable hosts.
Mr Hamblin began on Playschool in 1970 and appeared in more than 350 episodes of the program.
He was known affectionately as "Naughty John" during his run on the program for his cheeky sense of humour and irreverent nature.

'Comedic timing and wit'​

John Hamblin and Noni Hazelhurst with some old favourite toys on Play School.(ABC: Archives)
After retiring from the show in 1999, John returned for a special guest appearance as part of Playschool's 50th Anniversary special in 2016.
John Hamblin as First Woodland Man
ABC Director of Entertainment and Specialist Jennifer Collins said his joking manner appealed to a broad audience.
"John was an unforgettable presenter whose comedic timing and wit helped cement Playschool as one of Australia's most cherished children's programs," she said.
"John had a wicked sense of humour and was not afraid of a double entendre.
"His presence always managed to keep both our toddler target audience and their parents equally engaged with the show.
"I would like to extend my condolences to John's family at this sad time."
Mr Hamblin is survived by his children Emma and Myles.

 

[Sethia Soliman]

'Unforgettable' long-time Play School presenter, 'Naughty' John Hamblin dies aged 87​

Posted 3h ago3 hours ago, updated 1h ago1 hours ago

John Hamblin was a fan favourite presenter on Play School for almost 30 years (ABC KIDS)
Beloved actor and long-running Play School host John Hamblin has died at age 87.

Key points:​

• Hamblin appeared in more than 350 episodes of Playschool
• He was known for his cheeky sense of humour that appealed to children and parents alike
• He is survived by his children Emma and Myles

Mr Hamblin was a fan favourite presenter on the children's television program for almost 30 years.
He is recognised by generations of Australian children and their families as one of its most memorable hosts.
Mr Hamblin began on Playschool in 1970 and appeared in more than 350 episodes of the program.
He was known affectionately as "Naughty John" during his run on the program for his cheeky sense of humour and irreverent nature.

'Comedic timing and wit'​

John Hamblin and Noni Hazelhurst with some old favourite toys on Play School.(ABC: Archives)
After retiring from the show in 1999, John returned for a special guest appearance as part of Playschool's 50th Anniversary special in 2016.
John Hamblin as First Woodland Man
ABC Director of Entertainment and Specialist Jennifer Collins said his joking manner appealed to a broad audience.
"John was an unforgettable presenter whose comedic timing and wit helped cement Playschool as one of Australia's most cherished children's programs," she said.
"John had a wicked sense of humour and was not afraid of a double entendre.
"His presence always managed to keep both our toddler target audience and their parents equally engaged with the show.
"I would like to extend my condolences to John's family at this sad time."
Mr Hamblin is survived by his children Emma and Myles.

This is so sad RIP John Hamblin...