The Son of a Gunn Show

The Son of a Gunn Show was a New Zealand after-school, children's television show, hosted by Jason Gunn, that aired on TVNZ from 1992, to the final episode in 1995.^[1] It was produced in the Christchurch TVNZ Building and finished when the production of children's programmes was moved to Wellington.^[2]

The show was co-hosted by his sidekick Thingee, a grey puppet with bulbous eyes. The character was played by Alan Henderson.

Regular features included parodies of television and films (co-written with Andrew Gunn), Jason in character as "Mum Gunn", games such as Send A Gorilla, a weekly segment with Christchurch magician Elgregoe, Te Reo with Ruawhitu Pokaia and interviews and songs with NZ celebrities.

A home video called Jason & Thingee's Big Adventure was released which featured a linking narrative of the duo stumbling upon a stolen "rare and priceless moa egg", with memorable clips from the television show.

Programmes

• The Adventures of T-Rex
• Blinky Bill
• Inspector Gadget
• Mel’s Amazing Movies
• The Mr. Bogus Show
• Muppet Babies
• Pete and Penny - Keeping Ourselves Safe (Australian special on children being vigilant around strangers)
• Rollaball
• Scooby-Doo, Where are You?
• The Smoggies
• Twinkle, the Dream Being
• Victor and Hugo
• Widget the World Watcher

See also

• After School
• What Now
• Jase TV