Sooty the bear turns 75 next year: Iconic showbiz bear was bought in a shop in Blackpool almost 75 years ago - and called Teddy
1948.. Black ears, said to be created using coal dust, gave Sooty a new name and a distinctive look and the duo went on to win the BBC TV show Talent Night. A regular slot on children's show Saturday Special followed and then the launch of The Sooty Show in 1955 which Corbett's son Matthew took over in 1976.
Since Matthew's retirement in 1998, Cadell has been the one uttering the show's classic catchphrase"Izzy whizzy let's get busy". The affection which people have for Sooty came as no surprise to Cadell who said he"loved it", adding:"However, I will say that you can't rest on your laurels. You know, you can't just trade on former glories." He said being Sooty's guardian means a lot of hard work but a lot of fun.
The scenario for the 2023 tour is Sooty's 75th birthday party and autumn dates have been announced with more shows to be announced for spring."What would Sooty do? He'd invite all his friends, he'd invite some star guests, and then everything would go wrong," said Cadell."Because it's such a tried and tested format, it's dead simple.
Sooty, Sweep, Soo and Cadell will also be appearing alongside Jason Donovan and Faye Brookes in Goldilocks And The Three Bears at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton, Hampshire, from December 10. Cadell, 54, who has been appearing in panto since he was 15, said it is"probably the most spectacular pantomime I've ever been in"."I love taking Sooty and Sweep and putting them in front of an audience that wouldn't necessarily come to a Sooty show," he said.
Cadell said it was perfect for Sooty to support Childline with his Christmas single, The Most Magical Time Of The Year. He added:"Childline is a very special charity, and it helps lots of boys and girls. And Sooty, of course, has helped many children over the years. I mean, he's been very popular with children for 75 years.
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