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JOHN HAMBLIN 1935–2022 PLAY SCHOOL MOURNS KING OF THE KIDS

John Hamblin forever endeared himself to Australians thanks to the cheeky wit and sense of fun he brought to beloved children’s show Play School during his almost 30-year hosting tenure.

“It is the one job that really meant something to me,” the British-born actor revealed in one of his final interviews, adding

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