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Annette Mills (born Edith Mabel Mills; 10 September 1894 – 10 January 1955) was an English actress, dancer, songwriter and television presenter, best known for presenting the children's television show Muffin the Mule.
Annette Mills and Muffin the Mule in For the Children, 1952. Muffin was the first Children's TV superstar, clopping along to his theme tune 'Here comes Muffin'!
Annette Mills was a writer and composer, born in 1894 in London, England. She was the sister of actor John Mills and the aunt of actors Hayley Mills and Juliet Mills.
- January 10, 1955
Muffin the Mule is an animated puppet animal character in a British 1946 to 1955 television show for children. The puppet was made in 1933 for Ann Hogarth The original TV shows featuring the animal character himself were presented by Annette Mills, and broadcast live by the BBC from their studios at Alexandra Palace from autumn 1946 to winter 1954.
50's children's television programme "Muffin the Mule" starring Annette Mills and puppeteer Ann Hogarth.
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Annette Mills (1894-1955) was a British writer and composer, known for Millions Like Us, Before the Fringe and Whirligig. She was also the older sister of actor John Mills and the mother of actress Susie Blake.
Annette Mills. (1894-1955), Dancer, actress, musician and broadcaster. Annette Mills (Edith Mabel Mills) Sitter in 12 portraits. Muffin the Mule first appeared on For the Children in 1946, his strings pulled by Ann Hogarth, while Annette Mills sang and played the piano.
