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Michael Carrington, Veteran TV Exec Instrumental In Creation Of ‘Bluey’, Announces Retirement
DeadlineStory by Jesse Whittock
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TV veteran Michael Carrington, the visionary behind global kids hit 'Bluey', hangs up his hat after a storied career spanning decades.
beat sheet
- Carrington greenlit 'Bluey' during his tenure as Head of Animation at Australia's ABC, betting big on the show's quirky Aussie charm and relatable family dynamics.
- The exec's retirement comes on the heels of 'Bluey' amassing a staggering 1.5 billion views on Disney+ and winning legions of young fans worldwide, cementing its status as a modern kids' TV classic.
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Michael Carrington, ABC, CBeebies, Disney+, Bluey