Dot and the Kangaroo (film) Dot and the Kangaroo (film) Dot and the Kangaroo is a 1977 Australian film which combines animation and live-action. It is based on children's literature book "Dot and the Kangaroo" by Ethel Pedley. When 5-year-old Dot finds herself lost in the Australian bush, a red kangaroo who has lost her joey (baby kangaroo), promises to help Dot find her way home. In the process, the kangaroo introduces Dot to a number of other animals, teaching her a greater appreciation for nature. Yoram and Sandra Gross wanted to make an Australian animated feature for the world market. They read a series
Skippy the Bush Kangaroo Skippy the Bush Kangaroo Skippy the Bush Kangaroo (known commonly as Skippy) is an Australian television series created by Australian actor John McCallum, Lionel (Bob) Austin and Lee Robinson produced from 1967–1969 (airing from 1968–1970) about the adventures of a young boy and his highly intelligent pet kangaroo, and the various visitors to the fictional Waratah National Park in Duffys Forest, near Sydney. Ninety-one 30-minute episodes were produced. Additionally, a full-length movie titled "Skippy and The Intruders" was released to theatres in 1969. The show's star was Skippy, a female eastern grey kangaroo befriended by Sonny Hammond, younger son of