Bozo the clown episodes 1969

Bozo is a clown character very popular in the united states, peaking in the 1960s as a result of widespread franchising in early television. There was an early morning bozo and an after school bozo as i remember. It was the halloween episode from either 1987 or 1988. The halfhour syndicated shows were retitled bozo the clown on episodes with a 1965 date and bozo s big top on episodes with a 1966 date. Everything you need to know about creator bob mcnea. The great jimmy durante used to have a catch phrase, everybody wants to get into the act.

Don sandburg, who played sandy the tramp, a silent clown. My first day on the set bozo the clown monastic inkwell. Apr 6, 2011 bozos circus, 1969, wgn classic, growing up. Harmon bought out his business partners in 1965 and produced bozos big top for syndication to local television markets not producing their own bozo shows in 1966, while chicagos bozos circus which premiered in 1960, went national via cable and satellite in 1978. Gacy regularly performed at childrens hospitals and charitable events as pogo the clown or patches the clown, persona he had devised. Its great to see yet another box set of 30 more episodes of tvs first nationally syndicated bozo the clown played by frank avruch.

In 1960, station management asked the character actor and staff announcer to portray bozo on a live, 30minute show weekdays at noon, consisting of oneman sketches and cartoons, which debuted on june 20, 1960. Bozo the clown nycs bozo shownew york city local tv stars. The same year, wizzo doodiedoodies for the last time and leaves the show. Wgn bozos circus 1968 on channel 9 tv with bob bell as bozo the clown, and ned locke as ringmaster ned. Dressed in bozos traditional blue clown outfit trimmed in red and white with red yarn hair and red painted clown nose. They worked bozo in between sesame street and cartoons. The following is a list of local childrens television shows local childrens television series were locally produced television shows intended for the child audience with unique hosts and programming. Trying to hit one spoon and pop the other spoon lying on top of it into the empty glass for a prize no one. The war of bozos when wsms contract with the bozo the clown franchise came up for renewal in 1966, competing tv station wsix decided bozo the clown was their ticket to attract the afterschool audience, and it worked. Oct 19, 2018 don sandburg, who portrayed clown sandy the tramp on early episodes of the childrens tv show bozo s circus, is shown in 2018.

The series is a local version of the internationally franchised bozo the. I was on he bozo show twice and the cousin cliff show. Bozo gained serious fame after larry harmon bought television rights to the clown in 1956 and began to franchise him to stations across the country. March 17, 1942 may 10, 1994 was an american serial killer and sex offender known as the killer clown who assaulted and murdered at least 33 young men and boys. I would try to find out the name of the network and see who you could right to. It was on august 28, 1999, that the very last local version of bozos big top aired on wzzm tv. Sandburg left the show in january 1969 and bell returned in march. List of local childrens television series united states. The series is a local version of the internationally franchised bozo the clown format and is also the longestrunning in the franchise.

My family and i were featured on the bozo show when we were very small children, but the only copy we had of the episode was lost. In addition, the audience was entertained by stand alone circus acts from time to time. In 2003, harmon released six of his bozos big top programs with avruch on dvd and a box set of 30 episodes in 2007 retitled larry harmons bozo, the worlds most famous clown vol. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from bozo the clown at the discogs marketplace.

It was based on the childrens record book series, bozo the clown by capitol. Wgn channel 9 the bozo show hardrock and coco and joe the three little dwarves 1983 by the museum of classic chicago television. Contains a special interview with larry bozo the clown harmon. The bozo show was a locally produced childrens television program that aired on wgntv in chicago and nationally on what is now wgn america. At one time, just about every television market in the country had their own bozo the clown. Don sandburg, who played sandy the tramp, a silent clown on. Nov 27, 2012 the recording is a compilation of two episodes starring the shows late great cast. Back in 1999 there were only two television stations still producing a bozo showgrand rapids, mi and chicago, il. Livingston and capitol records introduced bozo the clown to the world in a childrens record entitled bozo at the circus. It was based on the childrens record book series, bozo the clown by capitol records.

Caroll spinney billed in the credits as ed spinney appeared as various characters which included mr. Usually made by a child but sounds funny when you tell an adult they made one. Aug 28, 2019 it was on august 28, 1999, that the very last local version of bozos big top aired on wzzm tv. Bozo started out as the star of the first readalong book on capitol records in 1946. The lost tape details published on tuesday, 27 november 2012. Another bozo show watched from time to time by my kids was beamed out of karktv in little rock, arkansas. The album, which featured an illustrative readalong book set the first of its kind, lasted for an astounding 200 weeks on billboards best selling childrens records chart, and a clown star. Himself mystery guest as bozo the clown wally bruner. Bob bell as bozo with cooky the clown, on bozos circus, 1976. The bozo show was a locally produced childrens television program that aired on wgn tv in chicago and nationally on what is now wgn america. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Children would go home from school at noon to have lunch and watch the show. Bozo gained serious fame after larry harmon bought television rights to the clown in 1956 and began to franchise him to stations across.

The recording is a compilation of two episodes starring the shows late great cast. Bozo the clown is a clown, created and introduced in the united states in 1946, and to television in 1949, whose broad popularity peaked locally in the 1960s as a result of widespread franchising in early television. Hilarious and offensive collectible 1980s vintage garbage pail kids sticker trading card. Bozo the clown fictional tv series fictionaltvstations. The wgn bozo shows have not been released commercially in any video format. On july 3, 2008, larry harmon died of congestive heart failure at the age of 83.

Bozos big top 1969 with david eaton as bozo wswotv southwest ohio. The halfhour syndicated shows were retitled bozo the clown on episodes with a 1965 date and. Livingston and portrayed by pinto colvig for a childrens storytelling record album and illustrative readalong book set, the character became very popular during the 1940s and was a mascot. An iconic childrens show on chicagos wgn television station. With bob bell, roy brown, frazier thomas, marshall brodien. Bozo the clown ventriloquist doll with tote bag and instruction booklet. Bozo the clown sometimes billed as bozo, the worlds most famous clown is a clown. Mar 22, 2018 frank avruch, who was best known for playing bozo the clown, died tuesday at the age of 89, according to his manager stuart hersh. Willard scott as bozo photo by reni photos, donated by jack maier from willards book america is my neighborhood, p. Willard scott played bozo for wrctv in washington, d. Don sandburg, who portrayed clown sandy the tramp on early episodes of the childrens tv show bozos circus, is shown in 2018. Lion and kookie the boxing kangaroo, billed in the credits as ed spinney. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series bozos circus chicago.

Watch bozo the clown episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. They had a terrific band and funny skits with several clowns. Dedicated to the history and performers behind bozo the clown the worlds most famous clown. Apr 6, 2011 bozo s circus, 1969, wgn classic, growing up. Feb 18, 2020 a guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series bozo s circus chicago. Perfect gift if you have a friend named vicky, or a gift for yourself if your. Ventriloquist doll of larry harmons bozo, the world famous clown. Episodes videotaped at whdh between 1965 and 67 were syndicated to markets that did not produce a.

A friend had a birthday and a portion of the party was to watch the taping of the local bozo the clown show. On october 6, 2018, don sandburg, bozos circus producer and writer from 1961 to 1969 and the last surviving original cast. Bozo the clown is a clown character whose broad popularity peaked in the united states in the 1960s as a result of widespread franchising in. Frank avruch, who was best known for playing bozo the clown, died tuesday at the age of 89, according to his manager stuart hersh. The bozo shows on monday evening, september 14, 1959, wpix tv 11 became the first nyc based tv station to present bozo the clown. The halfhour syndicated shows were retitled bozo the clown on episodes with a 1965 date and bozos big top on episodes with a 1966 date.

Bozo the clown and my kids think baby secret is scary. Bozo the clown, a circus performer known for his distinctive red pointed hair, made his debut in a series of capital records childrens albumsbooks played by pinto colvig, the original voice of goofy. Bozo the clown wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. From an urban legend that is supposedly an episode of the old bozo kids tv show when a cub scout was playing the spoons game. He wrote and produced a popular series of childrens storytelling recordalbum and illustrative readalong book sets beginning with the september release of bozo at the circus. As his popularity grew, the demand to see bozo in person also grew, and eventually lead to the first. He had so many incarnations that it is difficult to comment on just one. In 2003, harmon released six of his bozo s big top programs with avruch on dvd and a box set of 30 episodes in 2007 retitled larry harmons bozo, the worlds most famous clown vol. Hall and his cast of clowns were at disney world producing five special episodes of the hourlong show, which airs at 8. Where can i find old bozo the clown episodes from 197273. Livingston for a childrens storytelling recordalbum and illustrative readalong book set and portrayed by pinto colvig, the character became very popular. Photo, some facts from whatever happened to those kiddie.

Tim hollis documented about 1,400 local childrens shows in a 2002 book called hi there, boys. This type of programming began in the late 1940s and continued into the 1970s. The first time i ever set foot in a television studio was when i was a young boy. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. Steve travels to holly springs, ms, where a family is being tormented by the ghost of a psychiatric patient. Classic kids tv star from oopsy the clown ranks amid the top 10 famous clowns. Watch 38 minutes of lost bozos circus show, march 29, 1972. Oct 07, 2017 the war of bozo s when wsms contract with the bozo the clown franchise came up for renewal in 1966, competing tv station wsix decided bozo the clown was their ticket to attract the afterschool audience, and it worked. In 1994, the show is moved to sunday morning as the two hour, bozo super sunday show.

Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Bozo the clown is a clown character whose broad popularity peaked in the united states in the 1960s as a result of widespread franchising in early television. If you are over the age of 25 and grew up in arkansas, chances are you spent many afternoons watching the bozo show, right here on katv. He uncovers a secret that has haunted the town for over a century, and it may be the key to putting the spirit to rest. Check out this amazing exhibit at the museum of broadcast communications featuring cool artifacts from the legendary wgn tv bozo show. Oct 31, 20 how can i get archive television episodes of the bozo show. The library of chicago childrens tv of the 60s and 70s bozo. Where can i find old bozo the clown episodes from 197273 aired in detroit, mi and taped in windsor. Bozo the magnificent is a clown magician mentioned in sesame street episode 4014, when ernie and maria are looking online for a magician to undo mumfords latest mistake. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Gary weir played the redhaired, whitefaced bozo for our state. Bob bell as bozo, roy brown as cooky, ned locke as ringmaster ned, and bob trendler and his piece big top band.

A childrens hosted circus show aired on wdcatv channel 20, washington d. He became capitals mascot to the point where most of. Instudio audience participation and bozo the clown cartoons. Cookie the clown from the bozo show i used to watch this every sat morning.