Spejbl and Hurvínek
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Spejbl and Hurvínek (/s-payble & hoor-vee-neck/) is a Czech puppet comedy duo. The characters were conceived by Czech puppeteer Josef Skupa. Spejbl was carved by carver Karel Nosek in 1920 and Hurvínek by Karel's nephew, Gustav Nosek [cs] in 1926. Over time their appearances gradually changed, both their physical shaps and costumes, and each carver contributed their individual "hand".[1] Throughout the years the two characters have gained international success.[2]
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They have released many comedy albums, had their own television show and feature film Harvie and the Magic Museum. Each album usually contains one story, about the dim-witted father Josef Spejbl, and his son Hurvínek, who live with another family in the same apartment. Later on, the duo was accompanied by another family, Ms. Kateřina and her daughter Mánička. All four live with the dog Žeryk who has the ability to bark words. Though the comedy is aimed at children, there are several inside jokes that are meant for adults. The duo has their own Spejbl and Hurvínek Theatre in Prague-Dejvice. Besides puppet performances, several stories of Spejbl and Hurvínek were recorded, and one series of Večerníček (bedtime stories).