Sorry for the sombre first post of the new year.
But i awoke on Sunday to hear that Tony Hart had passed away.
Tony Hart was another of those childhood institutions (See Oliver Postgate post below), and was a far superior predecessor to the current Art Attack and Get Smart TV shows.
Alongside Rolf Harris, It fulled many a child's interest in art and i was often amazed at the work being produced by kids aged 6 and upwards.
I suspect some of those kids have now gone on to work in the creative industries.
His shows taught and showed various techniques for creating images and effects which inspired children to send in their own creations for the show's 'The Gallery' section.
Whilst not being on the television for a good few years now, Tony will be sorely missed.
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