The Toothbrush Family
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The Toothbrush Family is a 1977 Australian animated television series featuring a group of anthropomorphic toiletry products.
Originally conceived by Marcia Hatfield of Australia as her son refused to brush his teeth,[1] the Toothbrush Family expanded to include two international television shows, DVDs, CDs, videos, audio cassettes, publications, EP and LP record series.
They are commonly remembered from the first series, where they came to life at night when the moon shone into the bathroom.
The main characters in the family were mother Tess, father Tom, the kids - Tina and Toby, and Gramps. Also featured were other bathroom objects: Flash Fluoride, the toothpaste, Hot Rod Harry the electric toothbrush (portrayed as having wheels and a love of speed,) Cecily Comb, Bertie Brush, Nev Nailbrush and Susie Sponge.
The episodes were written by Marcia Hatfield, screenplays by Al Guest and Jean Mathieson, and they were produced by Rainbow Animation.
The second series focused on Molly and Max, along with other character, Susie Sponge, Flash Fluoride the toothpaste, and Countess de Comb
It was written by John Patterson, produced by Ron Saunders, and directed by Craig Handley[2]
A small fan page exists on Facebook[3]
