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Kako

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Kako is a main puppet character from the children's television series "Oobi," which aired on the Noggin network. Created by Josh Selig, the show features bare-hand puppets with googly eyes, and Kako serves as the best friend of the titular character Oobi. The series focuses on the everyday experiences and social development of its characters. It was designed for preschool-aged children to help them understand basic social concepts and emotions.

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Who is Kako in Oobi?

Kako is Oobi's best friend and neighbor in the Noggin children's series Oobi. He is performed by Noel MacNeal, while Oobi is performed by Tim Lagasse.

What kind of puppet is Kako?

Kako is a bare-hand puppet made from a human hand with googly eyes and simple accessories. Oobi's creators used this low-tech style to show everyday preschool characters without full puppet bodies.

Who created Oobi, and where was it shown?

Josh Selig created Oobi, which was produced by Little Airplane Productions for the Noggin channel. The series began as short segments around 2000 and later expanded into longer episodes that ran through 2005.

How is Kako different from Uma and Grampu?

Kako is Oobi's friend, while Uma is Oobi's younger sister and Grampu is his grandfather. The four characters form the main social group in the series, with Kako usually bringing an outside friend's perspective.

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