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Kukla & Ollie by Burr Tillstrom

Object/Artifact
Burr Tillstrom, "Kukla & Ollie", 1981 - Watercolor drawing, gilt gold embossed, carved frame. This was probably a "greeting card." Burr Tillstrom often produced small watercolors for friends to celebrate a special occasion, such as a birthday. Here, the artist wishes his friends well with the help of "Kukla" and "Ollie." Chuck and Mildred Parrot were well known Saugatuck residents. Tillstrom, who lived part-time in Saugatuck, was a television pioneer, best known as the creator of "Kukla, Fran, and Ollie," a children's program that features puppets created by Tillstrom.
Kukla & Ollie; Origsize: 5.75
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2008.07.02

Collecting the Art Coast

Artworks

Voss, Mary

2008.07

Parrott, MildredParrott, Charles

Donation

Tillstrom, Burr 1917-1985

1981

center-right

B.T.

WatercolorDrawingTillstrom, BurrKukla and OllieKukla & OlliePuppet

5 in

7 in

Frame Size: 11.5h x 13.5w

AC bay 20 small works

Art Conservation Room

Art Conservation Room

Good

Tillstrom, Burr 1917-1985

Burr Tillstrom Kukla and Ollie 1981 | watercolor and pencil on paper Notes: This was probably a "greeting card". often produced small watercolors for friends to celebrate a special occasion, such as a birthday. Here the artist wishes his friends well, with the help of Kukla and Ollie. Chuck and Mildred Parrot were well known Saugatuck residents. Tillstrom, who lived part-time in Saugatuck, was a television pioneer, best known as the creator of Kukla, Fran, and Ollie, a children's program that featured puppets created by Tillstrom. Collection: Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society Gift Of: Charles Parrot

Notes: Kukla, Fran, and Ollie was a popular Children's TV program in the 1960s "Kukla" and "Ollie" are two of the puppets used in the show. The creator, Burr Tillstrom lived in the Saugatuck area. Status: OK Status By: Mary Voss Status Date: 2008-04-14

04/14/2008

10/02/2025