Hooley Dooleys

The Hooley Dooleys are an Australian children's performing act. They originally appeared on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, but have since appeared on commercial television and as a live touring act. [ [http://www.hooleydooleys.com/ Hooley Dooleys Official Website] ] In 2006, they ended their association with the ABC, and entered into a new distribution deal with Warner Bros. ["Band strikes hooley dooley of a deal", [http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21264720-421,00.html The Australian, 22 Feb 2007] ]

Cast

The original three 'human' members of the group were:
* David Butts
* Antoine Demarest
* Bruce Thorburn (previously of 'Big Red' country band, retired in September 2004) [ [http://www.preschoolentertainment.com/html/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=596 Interview with David and Antoine from the Hooley Dooleys] ]

Other characters include:
* Russell the Muscly Kangaroo (original character)
* Tickle the Doodat (original character)
* Poss the Possum (later addition)
* Captain Catastrophe (later addition)
* Penelope Perfect (later addition)

Discography

* "The Hooley Dooleys" (VHS video release)
* "Ready, Set... Go" (VHS video release)
* "Roll Up! Roll Up!" (Music CD, 2001)
* "The Hooley Dooleys/Ready, Set...Go!" (2002)
* "The Hooley Dooleys-Wonderful" (2003)
* "The Hooley Dooleys - SUPER DOOPER (2004)"
* "The Hooley Dooleys - on abc kids showtime (1997)"

References