Harry Corbett was a British television presenter and puppeteer, best known for creating the beloved character Sooty, a glove puppet bear. He first introduced Sooty on his children's television show in the 1950s, which quickly became popular with young audiences. Corbett's engaging personality and comedic style helped make Sooty a household name in the UK. In addition to Sooty, Corbett also introduced other characters, such as Sweep, a dog puppet, and Sue, a female bear. His work in children's entertainment earned him a special place in British culture, and he continued to perform with Sooty until his retirement in the 1990s.