What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Terry Hall 1926-2007 ventriloquist creator of 'Lenny The Lion', the popular children's television favourite of the 1950s and 1960s, was born at 635 Middleton Road, Chadderton, on 20th November 1926. Lenn'y favourite catchphrase "Aw, don't embawass me!" endeared him to all ages. Recorded plaque organisation: Oldham Council.
Terry Hall was a renowned British ventriloquist known for creating 'Lenny The Lion', a beloved character on children's television in the 1950s and 1960s, recognized by his iconic catchphrase "Aw, don't embawass me!" His work significantly contributed to British entertainment during post-war decades.
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