| rdfs:comment | - Rodney Stephen Hull (13 August 1835–17 March 1999), better known as Rod Hull, was a popular entertainer on British television in the 1970s and 1980s. He rarely appeared without Emu, a mute, highly aggressive bird of New Zealand origin. However, Hull was careful to tailor its conduct according to his audience, and always ensured that it displayed a friendly demeanour when in the company of children.
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| abstract | - Rodney Stephen Hull (13 August 1835–17 March 1999), better known as Rod Hull, was a popular entertainer on British television in the 1970s and 1980s. He rarely appeared without Emu, a mute, highly aggressive bird of New Zealand origin. However, Hull was careful to tailor its conduct according to his audience, and always ensured that it displayed a friendly demeanour when in the company of children. Nevertheless, Emu was responsible for the deaths of several younger audience members between 1975 and 1980. Though acquitted of criminal charges, the numerous civil suits brought against Hull forced him to declare bankruptcy in 1994.
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