Topo Gigio sings "Funiculi-Funicula" on The Ed Sullivan Show

[XxxGBSsweetHeartXxx]

Brava topo giogio belle chante

[lmrs2]

Me encantan, que lindooooo !!!!!

[ILUVLUCY4EVR]

This is fantastic, thanks for posting!!!

[H3RM4NBR4V0]

On My Birthday!!!

[CoOkIeMoNsTeRsMiLe11]

From seeing this from a christmas ornament, from telling my dad it was TOPO Gigio not COCO Gigio, to this!?

[crazyromanian1]

This was brilliant!!!!

[vardeaguirreduo]

wow i didnt know topo gigio was in the usa too!!! i love it!!!

[yajama3]

I love topo gigio... my favorate and always will. the best... i want it back in a movie... but with the same humor and respect for children. not like the pedi-perverts they have now...

[yajama3]

I love topo gigio... my favorate and always will. the best... i want it back in a movie... but with the same humor and respect for children. not like the pedi-perverts they have now...

[sccl77]

This is so cute, i wish we still had shows like this

[GRANBESTIA]

el nonno esta muerto jajajaja

[MugsySkull]

This was way more entertaining than that high falootin' CGI stuff.

[vanita2010]

me encanta <3

[jradetzky]

grande Gigio, grande

[barrywilliamsmb]

these are just puppets, right?

A graduate of ES University. Tanks.

[edgar8931]

muy buena interpretación !! grande

[PervyPartisan]

"My grand-papa ees sportcar."

[14rtmarlen]

Eeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaa esa es la actitud! jajaja

[Sniderman2955]

I had to show this to my daughter who did not believe our new dog looks like Topo. Well, its hard to think that he was on The Ed Sullivan Show over forty six years ago. And yet, he remains just as I remember him as a kid, a little Italian mouse (puppet) . Thanks You Tube for being able to warp time ever so slightly. When did I get old???

[CommandoRazor]

1:13 :D

[tambrosia]

Thank you so much for finding and posting.

brings back great memories of Sun nights in front of the 6 inch B&W TV with the whole family!

[MrLProfeta]

Sunday night laughs and pizza, of course!

[CHOKOSPEARE]

2:06 jaJAJAJjaJAjaJAjaJAjajajajaJAj­aJAJAJAjaJAjajaJAJAjjaAjjaaaaa­.....

it's so good.... i liked.

Muy bueno, me gusta.

[lmrs2]

Lindooooo !!!

Ja,ja,ja......y toda la familia Topo Gigio....

[peoman2]

what the, I never knew Topo Gigio was in the US too

[SexyLupita23]

TOPO GIGIO I LOVE YOU!!! YOU ARE MY HEART!!! <3

[tonyyv83N]

NAPLES SONG =LOVE

[MikaKitty]

Crazy. I grew up with a Hispanic version of him. Thanks All...

[MikaKitty]

Why... is Mexican Topo Gigio singing in itallian... that's not even the right Topo Gigrio... ... is it??!?!

[ceztko]

@MikaKitty Because Topo Gigio is supposed to be italian? Don't know if it was localized in other countries, tough. That's certainly possible.

[TheCowboys1975]

@MikaKitty Creo que estas equivocada amiga Topo Gigio es italiano, aunque tuvo gran éxito en México en los 70 y 80 con Raúl Astor. Saludos.

[preagle60657]

@MikaKitty Gigio is a nickname for Luigi. Topo Gigio was Italian.

[jradetzky]

@MikaKitty Topo Gigio is Italian. He was also a star in Mexico, Spain, Japan, and many other countries

[OmboulouDibama]

e viva topo Gigio

[nadine2justice]

Nice to see my childhood and how simple with no "FX"!

[mrd2u2u2sucks]

This was Prime time TV!!!

[adriancaamal]

wowwww

its wonderfull!!!!!

[preagle60657]

I was too young to watch Topo Gigio, but my Italian father and grandfather talked about him.  Makes me proud to be of Italian descent.

[nadine2justice]

@preagle60657 I was singing this song and my partner said it's Topo! These are our treasures and I'm so glad to hear and see this again! WOW!

[earthcallingnikki]

brought back soo many memories... how we wondered how this little mouse moved so aptly..!!! aww.. thanks for posting this X

[Brewjay]

Great memories when times were simple and happy.

[TheFetter04]

@Brewjay and racist and looked down on women fur sure good times, good times

[kojjion]

topo gigio ti amo !!!!gracias por haber llenado mis fantacias de nino y saber q seguis siendo grtande.!!

[mcginnisnation98]

tutto buono

[preagle60657]

As a person of Neapolitan descent, and a big fan of Topo Gigio, thank you for posting this.

[palomazza]

Que bonitos nunca lo habìa visto

[edtx1949]

I remenber watching the shows when I was kid. Topo famous line Kisss me eddie

[jpx08]

It is always good to see these shows again. It was such a simpler and innocent time compared to now. A nice break from the endless barrage of reality shows that we are subjected to now.

[DJEKO707]

you can see the guys finger grab the baby chiken head in 1:12

[taniasaku2]

A mis hijos les gusta mucho esta cancion y con topo gigio les encanto!!!!!!!!

[deepbreakfast1960]

Omg, my favorite mouse, lol!

[canon21100]

creepy

[JumaHoliday]

Very beautifulllll!!!

Thanks dear Sissi

Juma

*.*:)

[Sissiaraujo]

Lovely!!

[pikkolonapoletano00]

topo gigio il migliore!!!! ma sono tutti inglesi qua????

[619carlosramirez]

I love it. Was Topo Gigio part of the show?

[Godzie1]

@619carlosramirez Yes Topo Gigio was a regular on the show. I was only 7 in 65 & always told my family to call me in when Topo was on! :)

[alynamatta]

Less justin beber,more topo gigio:)

I will always love this song!

[mumitogo]

Pour toujours Topo Gigio......

[JKENMER]

whats the name the song?

[FRAGIORGIO1]

@JKENMER It's an old song from Naples, Italy, called "Funiculi, funicula'" about a funicular car that was quite an entertainment to ride up Vesuvius, the famous volcano.

[ragazzachequando]

@JKENMER HOME TO MAMMA

[GRANBESTIA]

Ay lo que no me gusta es que Ed Sullivan used to call him TOPO, but his name is Gigio. Se llama Gigio, no Topo, o sea...

[nestabrenda7]

Topo Gigio way better than Barney and teletubbies

[GRANBESTIA]

pero que lindo que se veía a Gigio, pero sus canciones en español son más tiernas

[shadowkid379]

EDDY! Kiss'a Topop Gigio a' good night!

[massagistaedgard]

MAMMA MIA 

[machetero1]

Im a grown man looking at puppets on the internet... What have i done with my life.

[CosplayCore]

@machetero1

I would. I don't know what your interests are, but I stick by the things I love and I love this song. And if the puppets would have been Jim Henson puppets, all the more fun for me. I LOVE Jimmy's company's puppets, my favorite being the one who matches this song the best- Pinocchio. His movie came out in 1996 AFTER Jim Henson had died, but luckily, his company still carries on the wonderful tradition for amazing puppets.

[2661960]

@machetero1 I am a grown woman looking at this! But mostly because I remember Topo Gigio from when I was a little girl. I use to try to stay up to watch the Ed Sullivan show just to see Topo Gigio.

[naithom]

@machetero1 Remembering your childhood just like I am. LOL

[mangosox92653]

@machetero1 This is a classic nothing wrong with watching this. No one should ever let the child inside you die.. (:

[tbonebryant9]

@machetero1 I see your point. On the other hand, these guys are a true precursor to the Muppets, and that show had universal appeal, compadre. I myself am age-a 59 soon-a to be 60.

[fjccommish]

@machetero1 Millions of grown people watched him.

[jradetzky]

@machetero1 that is not bad at all, man. If you enjoy it, it is as good as watching XXX stuff

[flblu]

topogigio ha fatto spettacoli in inglese? 0__0

[chrissen1]

I watched Topo growing up.........we could use an "Ed Sullivan" type show today.

[uzbekitan]

is really only existed on CBS, ABC, NBC and PBS, but only that we needed, the programming at that time was wonderful made for the whole family and did not need cable TV. as times have changed

[1234563955]

O Topo Giggio é sempre um espetáculo.

[savammy]

memories.the days when we had a black n white tv and only got 3 channels.we watched ed every sunday night.some how even even with only 3 channels to watch tv was more enjoyable back in those days then now

[ripleysb]

I went on wikipedia and looked up Topo Gigio and found out how he works. It is quite an accomplishment and takes at least 4 people working in harmony to achieve Topo Giggio's persona. I am not telling how he works in this post because I don't want to spoil anyones enjoyment.

[pipalantir]

see how it was done on wikipedia

[ripleysb]

Does anyone know how Topo Gigio worked? I have tried to figure that out since 1960!!!I remember once seeing Topo G. get into bed and pull the covers over himself. I had kind of forgotten, but now I want to know!!!

[Belbenoit1974]

excellent question!!! wish you have the answer!!!! Neither I, I cannot find out how this visual trick has place... greetings!!!!

[ripleysb]

@Belbenoit1974 If you want to know how Topo Gigio works, then go to Wikipedia. It explains everything. I won't tell so as not to spoil the illusion. I will say that it takes at least 4 people working together to create Topo Gigio.

[teddbear52]

thisz is REALLYZ NEATZ !!

[danih8112]

LOL the host looks like a pedophile sex offender, poor Topo!

[telemacus60]

Mitici! MITICI! M I T I C I !!! Maria Perego, Peppino Mazzullo e tutti quelli che hanno collaborato alla realizzazione di questo pezzo

[TaniaZippy]

Oh dear god!! I'm getting the urge to kidnap all of Topo Gigio's family and keep them in my closet!!!!! They're adorable!!!!!!!

[DConS81]

@TaniaZippy

I can't get over how realistic they seem to move

[TaniaZippy]

@DConS81 I know!! You can't see any strings attached to their body! It's pretty cool don't you think?

[dmfalc]

@TaniaZippy I will get them first,LOL. He is so cute. I will kiss him all nite long. Maybe I will let you have some of his hamily. Topo Gigio ma cosa stai facento? vieni qui con me.  TOPO GIGIO, TU SEI CARISSIMO!!!!

[TaniaZippy]

@dmfalc You should soooo let me have half of his family!!! Hahaha I'll marry them all! That way, they won't run away xD

[LulyBrown]

LMAO @ 1:13! hahahahahah it made my day!... Topo Gigio Per sempre!!!

[theslowrider]

Hated the Bill White for Tx Gov ad!! Wouldn't vote for a liberal if you paid me! They are killing me and this country! Thanks Obama!*#@!!

[0unconscious0]

ROFLMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED HIM ^.^ he's the bestest!

[rockisheaven]

My mom LOVES Topo Gigio! She had a Topo doll as a little girl--if it hadn't fallen apart long ago, I would've liked to have it. :)

[champislokio51ta]

Jajajajajaja muy bueno =)!

[faravellialejandro]

excelente. me gustaría ver mas videos sobre la familia del topo cantando y parlando. cariños

[RASHTG]

Love this song so much

[grammaonthefarm]

Oh what memories this brings back! Thank you for posting! Still can't figure it out - technology so advanced for the day! Ohhhh, Edddeeeeeee! Delightful!

[nightwolf070770]

those are cheap ripoffs of topo gigio

[faravellialejandro]

Excelente.. ¿ no hay más sobre canciones con la flia del Topo? bravo. forte abrazo

[mig189189189]

Great show!

[gallemdq]

Hola!!adoro al Topo, tenes para pasarme algun videito en castellano??gracias!!

[xyxtrax]

TOPO GIGIO RULES!!!!

[tsjrlover]

Ahh, the memories.!!!

[Tressom]

It amazes me that thats a puppet. O_O it moves so well.

[jackhillty1]

edddddiiiieeee..... kiss me goodniiiight?!

[blackninjatv1]

this takes me back



[Oxidegenio]

queremos de volta o Topo Gigio!

[voll3yb4lluver]

this actually gave me nightmares believe it or nottt.

[yogafan6500]

How cute it was 45 years ago. Topo Gigio is so funny but memorable.

[Alex717cr]

the Mexican topo gigio is better than this one I mean that the mexican looks more pretty but both was better than the crap that the kids watch on this days. I wish that topo gigio some day returns

[txusgt]

@Alex717cr  where are you from? alabama? let me let you in a little secret. Not because it's in spanish its mexican.

[Alex717cr]

@txusgt if him appears with a Mexican and also talk Spanish he's Mexican... but there's one in Italy , Argentina, USA and in other places the one that appears in USA is from USA but the original and first one is from Italy and no i'm not from Alabama

[Alex717cr]

@txusgt why do you ask????????

[daniela93]

@Alex717cr Topo Gigio originated from Italy.

[Alex717cr]

@daniela93 I know that....did you understand all my comments or not?

[daniela93]

@Alex717cr sorry didnt mean to sound rude. I was only saying. Sorry! :)

[Alex717cr]

@daniela93 sure don't worry XD

[wolf335599]

And then came The goodfather, and topo gigio went out of business!

[ACUNCACULETREIRO]

hhhhhhh

[leovraiel]

Wow, I never knew that Ed Sullivan had Top Gigio, what an awesome find!

[DudeTheTrue]

topo gigio was also in mexico a long time ago my mother watched him as a kid hes awesome in many places

[aldobari1]

Genial la versión de Topo Gigio con su familia :)

[DieFischOmi]

1:13 xD

[lurxtlifeson]

i heard "girotondo" on wpbr the other day... I could only pick out a few phrases (imparo l'italiano, e parlo sempre con i miei nonni, ma parlo pianamete (o lentamente, non sono sicuro!) e non ho potutuo capire tutto del canzone) and I can't find a friggin video of it! maybe I have the wrong song... something about "gatto" is all I remember, but it was HILARIOUS!!!! I'd appreciate it if somebody could help me find it... GRAZIE TOPO GIGIO!!!! SEI BUFFISSIMO!!!

[juanchacontraria]

Wonderful!!! excellent quality and wow, great blue eyes.

[ShikaBoom22]

Best memories ever =D

Amo il topo gigio ^_^

[PattyBiscuit]

Bravo! Muito lindo este video

Topo Gigio era tudo de bom...eu adorava!

Tempos bons que nao voltam mais....

Bisous

[CubOfJudahsLion]

Charming. And the video quality is great. I didn't think it was possible to preserve a 1965 video so well. Thanks and kudos.

[yucchhiiowwee]

Topo was good clean family fun when I was a kid, as a kid, Topo made me laugh!

[Nostalgico80]

Topo Gigio in Italy is still alive and popular

[ciucciameerceppone]

pollice in su per gli italiani

[BlueAshes]

lol...the chicken!!!

[JustWaIkAway]

We need some rat-poison over here!

[OverwelmingGirl]

yeah!! to get rid of u !!

[JustWaIkAway]

...or to get rid of overweight girls like you! hahahaha!

[OverwelmingGirl]

i´m not but anyway.... if u dont like topo gigio shut up and "just go away"

[danybto05]

iamm iamm ncopp iamm iamm funicui' funicula' forza napoli

[alx3012]

TOPO GIGIO PER SEMPRE!!!!

[palhacopacoca2009]

Aqui no Brasil Topo Gigio passou na Rede globo de 1969 a 1970 e na Rede Bandeirantes em 1985 com munto sucesso.

[Tejano44]

Good ole days and the laughter it brought to me in my youth .

[chkjns]

I just added this to 1965 in my set of playlists for EACH of the past 100 years.

They include ANY music you may have heard during that year - even this !

[westrokker]

really takes me back, it was a time when the whole family gathered around a small black and white t.v. Ed sullivan show was an event for our family every sunday night, different world back then

[Godzie1]

@westrokker It was a better world back then! (sigh) :P

[JazzMaestra]

I was in kindergarten the first time I saw this. I also owned a Topo Gigio puppet that my father bought for me for my 5th birthday. These are some of the best memories, ever!

[DiscountPotato]

LOVE IT!

[pammyinlp]

Oh, how I loved seeing Topo on Ed Sullivan. Thank you for posting

[rockerchick24783]

soo cute

[LaCalabresa]

Esta es una de las interpretaciones que marco mi infancia. Inolvidable!

[44Babbs44]

oh wow.... sure brings me back... good ol' days!!!!! :) I loved this show hehe

[MarisaRoxana2006]

Hola por favor como puedo hace para conseguir este video.Muchas gracias

[hotdrumchick]

This is adorable!!! Pops rolling in his wheelchair, and baby crying to the beat, hahaha!!! Ed Sullivan was an enjoyable show!

[ChurchOfVashog]

Very much enjoyed by Vashog

[KonsoShow]

really brings me back to the old days.

[deepbreakfast1960]

I loved this little character, when I was growing up it was always the best part of the show, lol!

[Jayeire1]

disturbing...

[marmarbocalbos1]

cute

[marvella23]

ahhh que recuerdos..

[kellynha01ful]

muito legal deixa muitas saudades da infancia...é um apena q jh nao passa mais na tv.....eu adorava

[paranoiaganjafarmer]

harvest time

[JokeRtheJakeR]

Type in - JakeR lights FIREWORK in house. Very hazardous!!! - ............It's the best shit on YOU TUBE right now

[luckylast]

oh, he's gorgeous - lot's of great memories watching him when I lived in Italy.

[JokeRtheJakeR]

Type in - JakeR lights FIREWORK in house. Very hazardous!!! - ............It's the best shit on YOU TUBE right now

[hachiiikochan]

Topo Gigio es taaan Lindoo *-* me encantaba cuando niña jojo tenia un muñeqito asi como el asi con el pijama *-*