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Corbett was born in Bradford to James W. Deafness in one ear precluded Corbett from pursuing his musical ambitions although he played the piano in the Guiseley fish and chip restaurant owned by his mother's brother Harry Ramsden.

Harry Corbett (), Entertainer; creator of 'Sooty' Sitter in 8 portraits Sooty began his show business career in when he was purchased by the one-time electrical engineer .

His parents had a fish and chip business in Guiseley called Springfields, which remains open. In order to entertain his children while on holiday in Blackpool in , he bought the original yellow bear glove puppet, then called Teddy, in a novelty shop on the end of the resort's North Pier for seven shillings and six pence. Later he used soot to blacken its ears and nose, hence the name "Sooty".

He soon had his own show and was a regular favourite throughout the s and '60s. His show combined simple magic tricks with slapstick comedy in which Sooty usually poured liquid over or attacked Corbett. We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe. If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.

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Harry Corbett OBE (28 January – 17 August ) was an English magician, puppeteer and television presenter.

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