There used to be a kid show (likely on PBS) that came out in the late 80s, and it was a puppet boy with moppy orange/red hair. I want to say his name was Kirby... or something like that. I also remember him often sitting on the railing of a front porch. I don't remember much else about it. Any ideas?

this was the best I could do. I doubt its right. But is the puppet Kino from Storytime?
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