Topo Gigio is an all-Italian puppet personality, invented by Maria Perego with her creative and artistic brilliance. He made his debut in the early 1960s in the program Alta Fedeltà (High Fidelity) on the Rai television channel, and from then on, his success began, conquering the public all over the world. With his romantic character, his air of innocence, and his biting wit, Topo Gigio appealed to adults and children alike, and over the course of 60 years, he was able to appear ever-new in order to entertain his many fans. His career was that of an international superstar, constantly traveling, from London to New York, from South America to Japan: TV, cinema, theatre, cartoons, sponsorships, and much more. He appeared in “Canzonissima” (Italian musical variety TV show), with Ed Sullivan i.