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For those unfamiliar. In the 80s, there was kids animated show called Telebugs, that was about three robots, with TV monitors for heads. Who aided people, and combated a bunch of techno villains.One of the three main characters was called Samantha.
During the year; 1987, a live action prop of her was created to co-host the afternoon daytime children’s television segment, called CITV.
The prop could move its arms and head, and change its facial expression, when it spoke. But I don’t think it move along the floor.
The character would at that same time be featured in a season of another kids show called No73, that aired on Saturdays.
This portrayal had a different voice, and a more spunky attitude to contend with the comedic portrayals of the shows hosts.
I still stand by my belief that because of scheduling and having to move the prop back and forth between studios. A second prop was built for No73, with a less accurate body due to budget reasons.
Footage that would confirm that, and any other of the prop is very rare to come by. This photo not being the best I admit.
No surprise, but since the emergence of footage of the prop. A small number of fans of both No73 and Telebugs have shown intrigue in to the prop and its current whereabouts. Especially among collectors of memorabilia.