Polkaroo!
On this day in 1971, Polka Dot Door premiered on TVOntario. It aired for 22 seasons and 383 episodes. One of the most well-known and beloved parts of the show was Polkaroo.
In 2010, the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television named it a Canadian Masterwork.

ALT The Polkaroo standing in a colorful children’s television set from *Polka Dot Door*. The tall, kangaroo-like character has a long dark head with large round eyes, a red nose, and a tuft of yellow-orange hair. It wears a tan costume covered in large multicolored polka dots with tassels on the shoulders and holds a badminton shuttlecock in one hand. Behind it is a red arch doorway with large yellow polka dots. Surrounding the character are numerous toys and props, including alphabet blocks with the letters “M,” “K,” and “R,” stuffed animals, dolls, stacking rings, a small guitar, a toy telephone, a drum, a violin, a rubber duck, and other children’s play items arranged across the floor.
Polkaroo!
On this day, March 30, 1971, the very first episode of 'Polka Dot Door' premiered in homes across Ontario.
More than 50 years later, its impact is still felt. And yes, Polkaroo is still around… somewhere.
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You can only pick one!⬇️
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It's the Polkaroo! Imagine our surprise when Polkaroo came skipping up our lane searching for words that start with the letter H! Beekeeper Matt was ready to help!
POLKAROO READS: Letter H | Full Episode | ABCs For Kids youtu.be/TH6edz-1yao via @YouTube @TVOKids1 @tvo



























