Who was Ernest Coombs?
Q: Who was Ernest Coombs?
A: Ernest Coombs, also known as "Ernie" Coombs, was a Canadian television host most famous for his show Mr. Dressup.
Q: Where and when was he born?
A: He was born in Lewiston, Maine on November 26, 1927.
Q: What did he do after finishing school?
A: After completing his studies at the North Yarmouth Academy, he decided to pursue a career entertaining children.
Q: When did he move to Canada?
A: He moved to Canada in 1963 and began working with Fred Rogers on an early version of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.
Q: What TV show did he create after Butternut Square ended?
A: After Butternut Square ended, Coombs created the popular Canadian television show called Mr. Dressup which aired from 1964 until 1996.
Q: What would happen during each episode of Mr. Dressup?
A: During each episode of Mr. Dressup, Ernie would dress up in costumes found in a box called the "Tickle Trunk", sing songs, tell stories and play games with children viewers.
Q: When did Ernest become a Canadian citizen?
A: Ernest became a Canadian citizen in 1994
