Play School turns 60: presenter Leah Vandenberg reflects on the ABC Kids show’s extraordinary legacy
Play School has been delighting children for six decades. Long-time presenter Leah Vandenberg reflects on the show’s legacy, and the beautiful, unspoken bond she shares with children who grew up…
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