This is so exciting! It’s a trip down memory lane. This will be such a nostalgic element. We will discover all the behind the scenes stuff that lead to the show becoming what it is, and continuing despite of all of these external forces, there will never be another Mr Dressup!
Prime Video has announced the premiere date and released the trailer for new Canadian Amazon Original documentary “Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe”, based on the life and career of legendary Canadian children’s entertainer Ernie Coombs—or, as he’s more commonly known by fans, Mr Dressup. Launching on Prime Video on Oct. 10, the doc tells the origins and history of Canada’s favorite children’s show, which built a legacy of kindness, patience, inclusiveness, and creativity with 4,000 episodes over 29 years on CBC. With never-before-seen footage and interviews, the documentary explores Coombs’ early days working with Fred Rogers, his creative collaboration with puppeteer Judith Lawrence (voice and creator of Casey and Finnegan), the struggles to fund the iconic series, and finally, Coombs’ second act touring college campuses.
The documentary will be available on Prime Video October 10.
Check out the official trailer – Mr. Dressup “The Magic of Make Believe” below
