The voice, larry harmon, bought up the rights and arranged for a made for television cartoon series. Bozo is a clown character very popular in the united states, peaking in the 1960s as a result of widespread franchising in early television originally created by alan w. Bozo the clown might be coming back to chicago, selfie. In 1965, larry harmon became the sole owner of the bozo licensing rights after buying out his business partners and produced episodes. Another bozo show watched from time to time by my kids was beamed out of karktv in little rock, arkansas. The local whdhtv boston production of bozos circus, with frank avruch playing bozo, aired daily from 1959 until 1970. I played him from 1959 to 1962, doing a daily onehour show. Livingston for a childrens storytelling recordalbum and illustrative readalong book set and portrayed by pinto colvig, the character became very popular during the 1940s and was a mascot for record company capitol records. There was an early morning bozo and an after school bozo as i remember. Photo, some facts from whatever happened to those kiddie. The first of its kind, the book included a record featuring a narrator who read the story out loud, with beeps to tell the kids. Ventriloquist doll of larry harmons bozo, the world famous clown. Bozos big top 1969 with david eaton as bozo wswotv southwest ohio duration. The worlds most famous clown is a 19581962 american animated television series based on the childrens record book series, bozo the clown by capitol records.
Lion and kookie the boxing kangaroo, billed in the credits as ed spinney. Dedicated to the history and performers behind bozo the clown the worlds most famous clown. Nov 27, 2012 the recording is a compilation of two episodes starring the shows late great cast. For a long time, many cities had their own locallyproduced bozo show. Usually made by a child but sounds funny when you tell an adult they made one.
Mar 23, 2018 avruch, the man who died this week, portrayed bozo from 1959 to 1970 in boston, and his version was also the one that appeared in the first nationally syndicated episodes of the show, which meant. Bozo is a clown character very popular in the united states, peaking in the 1960s as a result of widespread franchising in early television. Bozo the clown wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. With bob bell, roy brown, frazier thomas, marshall brodien. Videotaped at the former whdhtv now wcvbtv studios in boston which was titled bozos circus with frank avruch playing bozo the clown in over 1,100 live episodes which aired from 1959 to 1970. As bozos influence spread through popular culture, his very name became a synonym. Trying to hit one spoon and pop the other spoon lying on top of it into the empty glass for a prize no one.
Willard scott as bozo photo by reni photos, donated by jack maier from willards book america is my neighborhood, p. Steve travels to holly springs, ms, where a family is being tormented by the ghost of a psychiatric patient. 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. Wgn channel 9 night beat bozo s 17th anniversary 1978. 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.
May 15, 2016 wgn bozo s circus 1968 on channel 9 tv with bob bell as bozo the clown, and ned locke as ringmaster ned. What willard scott owes to bozo the clown washingtonian. This week, frank avruch, an 89yearold entertainer best known for portraying bozo the clown, died. Bozo went to the white house and met jfk and caroline. Bozos circus was the chicagoproduced version of the classic childrens tv show that debuted in the 60s. 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. Bozo is a clown character very popular in the united states, peaking in the 1960s as a result of. It was based on the childrens record book series, bozo the clown by capitol records. John wayne gacy 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. The worlds most famous clown animated cartoon series. I was at the bozo show at least times when there was a long waiting list. According to the associated press via usa today, the tv stars family confirmed his death to.
Bob bell as bozo, roy brown as cooky, ned locke as ringmaster ned, and bob trendler and his piece big top band. 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. It was the halloween episode from either 1987 or 1988. Wrc bought local rights to bozo the clown, and i was cast in the role. Apr 07, 2010 where can i find old bozo the clown episodes from 197273 aired in detroit, mi and taped in windsor. The bozo show full episode with commercials youtube. According to the associated press via usa today, the tv stars family confirmed his death to wcvbtv on thursday. As his popularity grew, the demand to see bozo in person also grew, and eventually lead to the first. The bozo show was a locally produced childrens television program that aired on wgntv in chicago and nationally on what is now wgn america. He uncovers a secret that has haunted the town for over a. In 1971, wdcatv 20 got the rights to produce a new bozos circus for the washington dc market. Tom matzell played bozo, alongside gene sanocki as bozos sidekick professor tweetyfoofer. Dressed in bozos traditional blue clown outfit trimmed in red and white with red yarn hair and red painted clown nose. Capitol records new tv head elmo williams produced halfhour bozo episodes which starred syd saylor as bozo and alan livingston as the ringmaster.
These were locally produced commercial television programming intended for the child audience with unique hosts and themes. An iconic childrens show on chicagos wgn television station. Instudio audience participation and bozo the clown cartoons. They had a terrific band and funny skits with several clowns. It was circa 1957 that the bozo cartoons hit our market via the future superstation, wgn tv. 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.
Skip mccloskey provides a sample of the tune which opened the broadcast of bozos circus on wdcatv 20. 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. Gacy regularly performed at childrens hospitals and charitable events as pogo the clown or patches the clown, clowning persona he devised. This type of programming began in the late 1940s and continued into the late 1970s. List of local childrens television series united states. She went with her brownie troop and they went to windsor, canada but the show aired in detroit michigan. Voice cast was larry harmon as bozo with paul frees among others.
As bozos influence spread through popular culture, his very name became a. In addition, the audience was entertained by stand alone circus acts from time to time. Oct 31, 20 how can i get archive television episodes of the bozo show. Contains a special interview with larry bozo the clown harmon. When i saw tributes to bozo online, i felt sadbut also confused, like id been bonked on the. The american animated television series produced by larry harmon pictures corporation began syndication in 1958. 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. The man behind the nose is the autobiography of the man who was bozo. I would try to find out the name of the network and see who you could right to. 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.
Jerry sando, 71, actor, played bozo the clown on tv the. This is a complete episode including the commercials that orignally aired with the program. Where can i find old bozo the clown episodes from 197273 aired in detroit, mi and taped in windsor. The last episode was taped on october 25, 2000 and featured a cameo appearance by roy brown as cooky the cook, bozos sidekick on wgns previous bozo series, bozos. Jerry sando, 71, actor, played bozo the clown on tv. The bozo franchise appeared on two separate bostonarea stations from 1959 to 1974. Episodes videotaped at whdh between 1965 and 67 were syndicated to markets that did not produce a. Where can i find old bozo the clown episodes from 197273. Bozo the clown sometimes billed as bozo, the worlds most famous clown is a clown. The song is sung by dick dyszel and was actually recorded by dyszel while he was portraying bozo at wdxrtv, channel 29 in paducah, ky. The bozo show had its beginnings in a childrens book in 1946.
Mar 22, 2018 frank avruch, known for his role of bozo the clown, has died. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Bozo the clown photo gallery the character of bozo was created by alan livingston and pinto colvig at capitol records, and made a worldwide phenomenon by larry harmon many of the images are courtesy of the international clown hall of fame. Children would go home from school at noon to have lunch and watch the show. Watch bozo the clown episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. The halfhour syndicated shows were retitled bozo the clown on episodes with a 1965 date and.
The same year, wizzo doodiedoodies for the last time and leaves the show. Sean mckee on digital remastering of old bozo episodes by wgn news. The character of bozo started out on records as bozo the capitol clown, obviously taking that name from the record label he recorded for. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. In 1994, the show is moved to sunday morning as the two hour, bozo super sunday show. Caroll spinney billed in the credits as ed spinney appeared as various characters which included mr. Bozo the clown ventriloquist doll with tote bag and instruction booklet. From 1970 to 1974, wsmwtv, an independent station in worcester, massachusetts, west of boston, produced bozos big top, their local version of the bozo the clown franchise. Storyline from 1970 to 1974, wsmwtv, an independent station in worcester, massachusetts, west of boston, produced bozos big top, their local version of the bozo the clown franchise. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. The lead star of the show was bozo the clown, played by joey dauria.
From 1970 to 1974, wsmwtv, an independent station in worcester, massachusetts, west of boston, produced bozos big top, their local version of the bozo. Bozo s circus was the chicagoproduced version of the classic childrens tv show that debuted in the 60s. Chicagos bozos circus 8mm home movies 1960s youtube. The following is a list of local childrens television shows in the united states.
For 50 years larry harmon was the faceand the noseof bozo the clown, the most wellknown, beloved clown of them all, the precursor for every successful modernday. Trivia this was the only version of bozo the clown that larry harmon tried to syndicate nationally in 1966 when he bought out his business partners and became the sole owner of the licensing rights they had originally purchased from creator alan w. Wgn bozos circus 1968 on channel 9 tv with bob bell as bozo the clown, and ned locke as ringmaster ned. They worked bozo in between sesame street and cartoons.
Frank avruch, known for his role of bozo the clown, has died. Livingston for a childrens storytelling recordalbum and illustrative readalong book set and portrayed by pinto colvig, the. From 1970 to 1974, wsmwtv, an independent station in worcester. The series is a local version of the internationally franchised bozo the clown format and is also the longestrunning in the franchise.
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