Hamblin appeared in more than 350 episodes of PlayschoolHe is survived by his children Emma and MylesHe is recognised by generations of Australian children and their families as one of its most memorable hosts.He was known affectionately as "Naughty John" during his run on the program for his cheeky sense of humour and irreverent nature.John Hamblin and Noni Hazelhurst with some old favourite toys on Play School.
After retiring from the show in 1999, John returned for a special guest appearance as part of Playschool's 50th Anniversary special in 2016.Listen
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Would love to see the ABC do a special with all of the top John moments from Play School 😍
Sad to hear this news. John and Benita were part of my children’s pre school experience. Doesn’t seem that long ago, either!
I’ll mourn John today. Made parenting in the 80s so much funnier. Rest In Peace.
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Thanks John.
You were the best John. Thanks for so many great memories. Condolences to Big Ted, Little Ted, Jemima, Humpty, the other Play School Presenters and Johns family.
juliecorb Can the ABC do reruns of Playschool it will rate very well
juliecorb A very good entertaining and presenter. I bought ABC dvd’s just to watch him. A very funny man. Rest easy John 👍
Vale, John. Thanks for the memories. So many cheeky comments during the show that went way over the head of this little child, but made my parents laugh! 😊
I am old enough to remember this B & W episode of John Hamblin & Lorraine Bailey… and when two mice 🐁 created a classic John moment: JohnHamblin LorraineBailey PlaySchool
Integral part of my childhood, RIP.
I’ve just watched the abcperth bulletin and they didn’t do a story on an beloved ABC icon. Strange that Nine did, but the ABC with all the archives, couldn’t whip up a story in 3 hours? GeoffHutchison ABCmediawatch
Victoria will be taking the next 4 days off to go check on their old teddy bears and Jemimas
RiP john thank you for being there for me AND my kids growing up, you will be missed but your image will live on
John made it cool for ‘grown ups’ to watch Playschool with the kids. Vale
Very sad John was a staple for me and my children.
Condolences to John's family and friends, such a talented man, he gave so many of us years of fun moments. 💜
He was always fun to watch as a child back then. Will remember the joy he brought to me and others watching Playschool.
petsam8 I loved play school. My mum loved John Hamblin. Win win. Thank you John for the memories. 🥰
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A kind and engaging presence... I remember him as a gentle larakin... vale John
Legend, John. Thanks for having a hand in my upbringing
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Jeez him n Benita along with Noni and John Waters were there for every weekday. Fricken gutted for Big & Little Ted (thought they were father n son), Gemima and Hamble.
A well lived 87 years, loved eternally by so many generations of little ones, along with all his fellow presenters of course, who I'm sure felt extremely lucky to be by his side on our screens for nearly 30 years. Rest In Peace John, Thank you from the bottom of my heart❤️🌟🙏2/2
Beyond grateful to be brought into this world in 1994, among the last generation of kids to be brought up and raised watching this incredibly funny and amazing man on Play School. Among my all time favourites, John just about outranks them all, Benita a very close second. 1/2
Love John ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Vale John you were such a big part of our lives.
John Hamblin was the very best presenter Play School had ever. He was wonderful & beautiful as a Play School presenter. RIP John Hamblin.
My favourite 💔 Rest In Peace John
RIP John, I will forever treasure that you were part of my childhood. Good memories 💫
John was so lovely. What a wonderful soul.
RIP John. Remember watching him when I was a child. He was a great presenter.
Grew up with him as my Play School guy. Cheeky but good natured guy. A real loss.
Dammit the AusGov better announce a public holiday to mourn this guy cause he had more influence on my life and many other Aussies than any monarch ever did
John and Noni ❤️❤️
rhettrospective Can you replay him acting out all the characters in the Little Red Riding Hood .It was hilarious .He was so so good and funny for my children and me to watch .❤️
Lovely, funny John. So many layers to Playschool back then.
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Wow that just took me back in a flash.
Deleted. Why ABC?
John and Benita were my absolute favourites. Even as a kid I understood John’s cheeky humour. Such a large part of my TV childhood (and teenage years wagging high school!). Thank you John.
Well, this is more upsetting than the queen kicking the bucket
Good man.😢
Thank you John definitely most cherished
Play School , Class of 74-75
R.I.P. 'Naughty John' / 'Silly John'
Well having a day of mourning tomorrow is worth it.
He was my favourite Play School presenter. So much fun.
Vale to an absolute superstar. Growing up in the 70s I learned so much from you Sir and will never forget you 😢 ripjohnhamblin
Everyone's favourite Parents loved him because of his wit and often naughty comments that went over the heads of children and kids loved him because of his easy manner, twinkle in his eye and because when he was on their mum or dad were likely close by watching too Thank you ❤
As if things couldn’t get any worse 😞
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Truly … this is a far greater loss…. 😓
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John was my favourite. Such a fun character in my early childhood. What a wonderful legacy to leave.
John 😢💔🕯 🙏Thank you for keeping me sane - and the boys amused. RIP🙏
He was my favourite. RIP.
He was my absolute favourite when I was a kid and such an important part of so many of our lives when we were growing up. He will be missed.
RIP John ❤
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