1960s Topo Gigio Astronaut Mouse in Space

Reel #: 645 TC In: 012818 TC Out: 012856 A Italian speaking mouse astronaut floats along side his poorly constructed spaceship. Topo Gigio (Italian pronunciation: [ˈtɔːpo ˈdʒiːdʒo]) was the lead character of a children’s puppet show on Italian and Spanish television in the early 1960s. The character, created in 1958 by artist Maria Perego,[1][2] debuted on Italian television in 1959 and has been customarily voiced by actor Giuseppe “Peppino“ Mazzullo and later Davide Garbolino. The Italian nickname “Gigi“ is a derivative of Luigi (“Louis“),[3] so Topo Gigio could be translated as Louie Mouse. Topo Gigio, a soft foam mouse with dreamy eyes and a friendly, childish personality, was very popular in Italy for many years—not only on TV, but also in children’s magazines, such as the classical Corriere dei Piccoli, animated cartoons, merchandising, and movies. In 1963, the character’s popularity spread to the world after being featured on The Ed Sullivan Show in the US. This clip is available for licensing without time code and logo - To inquire about licensing email us at Myfootage@ or call us at (212) 620-3955 - Please Subscribe to our channel, as we are constantly adding new clips. Thanks!