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THE PROPERTY OF BOB CAROLGEES

SPIT THE DOG

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SPIT THE DOG
the original cult puppet from Tiswas, black and grey synthetic plush, foam rubber head with opening mouth and orange and black plastic eyes and tartan leather collar --22in. (56cm.) long (some perishing to foam rubber and slight wear); a cream stage jacket with appliqued head of Spit on back and decorated with lace and rhinestones, adapted to allow arm to operate Spit through left arm; a 'Spit Spot' blue t-shirt; a mannequin to display lot; a Tiswas compelation video; and a certificate of authenticity from Bob Carolgees

Provenance

This infamous dog is the property of Bob Carolgees. He created and physically made this actual dog in a record shop he co-owned in Gateacre, Liverpool in the mid 1970s.
When Bob and Spit started making regular television appearances on Tiswas, he made a 'back-up' Spit which was used more often in cabaret and is still owned by Bob (although he is in very poor condition).
In 1996 he made a third Spit which he still owns and uses to date.
This Spit is the original one used in countless TV performances from Tiswas and Surprise Surprise onwards.

Special notice

No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

Lot Essay

TISWAS - this cult Saturday morning childrens television programme ran from 1974-1982. Presenters included Chris Tarrant, Sally James, Lenny Henry and Bob Carolgees. The programme was revolutionary and unique at the time with a mix of pop stars, custard pie and bucket of water throwing, the Phantom Flan Flinger, the rather sexy Sally James and just general mayhem.

Surprise, Surprise! was a LWT show presented by Cilla Black. An integral element of ITV's Sunday schedule from 1984 to the early 90s. Bob and Spit were co-hosts.

All rights and license to Spit the Dog still belong to Bob Carolgees.

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