Maria Perego created Topo Gigio in 1958. This popular mouse was and still is an icon for children as well as adults in Italy and throughout the world.
With his large ears, blonde hair, blue eyes and orange overalls--he has captivated the hearts of all that watched his fun-filled antics. During the 1960's Topo Gigio appeared to the American audience on the popular show, "The Ed Sullivan Show." There Topo Gigio performed with the helped of a group of Italian puppeteers, many memorable skits, such as singing, "Strangers in the Night" and playing jokes on Ed Sullivan himself.
Topo Gigio made over 50 appearances on the show until, the finale where he closed the show with a singing number in 1971. Nowadays, Topo Gigio is the "Spokes-mouse" for the United Nations and has childrens television shows in Japan, Spain and South America.
Check out Topo Gigio singing, "Strangers in the Night." On YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I58YeFApfF0&feature=related
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