The bozo show was a locally produced childrens television program that aired on wgntv in chicago and nationally on what is now wgn america. Bozo meets king glum of gloom 1958 season 1 episode b009 bozo, the worlds most famous clown cartoon episode guide by dave koch. The worlds most famous clown is an american animated television series based on the childrens record book series, bozo. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. Bozo, the worlds most famous clown episode guide larry harmon studios 1958. An iconic childrens show on chicagos wgn television station. Bozo hams it up for kids and adults in this vintage collection of 30.
Larry harmon had an undeniable genius in marketing bozo the clown, including tv shows, live appearances, lunch buckets, and literally hundreds of other items. Harmon supervised the taping of these episodes, with harmonapproved characters added, some based on characters in harmons classic animated bozo cartoon. He started his own animation studio and distributed through jayark films corporation a series of cartoons with harmon as the voice of bozo to television. 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. This is a complete episode including the commercials that orignally aired with the program. It also has some holiday specials, childrens shows, clipart, and activities. Lou scheimer, of filmation fame, was the art director for the. It was based on the childrens record book series, bozo the clown by capitol records. Frank avruch, who was best known for playing bozo the clown, died tuesday at the age of 89, according to his manager stuart hersh. Its bozo, the worlds most famous clown in crazy clown capers. Pinto colvig films in addition to being the original bozo the clown, pinto colvig had a long career in film, providing voices in sleeping beauty, the wizard of oz, as well as being the voice of goofy for walt disney cartoons, and the voice of bluto in the popeye cartoons. He later went on to portray big bird and oscar the grouch on pbss sesame street. They had a terrific band and funny skits with several clowns.
Booth announcer frank avruch played the title role. Contains a special interview with larry bozo the clown harmon. I attended the show twice and was in one of the other games they played on the show. The worlds most famous clown collection 1 is the epitome of. Bozo willard scott 1959 bozo bob bell 1960 bozo joey dauria 1984. Gary weir played the redhaired, whitefaced bozo for our state. Watch 38 minutes of lost bozos circus show, march 29, 1972. Chotoonz tv funny cartoons for kids recommended for you 8.
This site contains almost every single cartoon that has ever aired on globally. Livingston created bozo the clown for capitol records in hollywood, california in 1946. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. It was the halloween episode from either 1987 or 1988. As a sort of sidebar to the whole cartoon story, the bozo series had a profound effect on local stations kiddie programming. Caroll spinney billed in the credits as ed spinney appeared as various characters which included mr. Children would go home from school at noon to have lunch and watch the show. Bozos circus was a locally produced show in chicago. Wgn bozo s circus 1968 on channel 9 tv with bob bell as bozo the clown, and ned locke as ringmaster ned.
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. It was his version of bozo that inspired dan castellaneta in the creation of krusty the clowns voice on the simpsons. The worlds most famous clown 19581962 cartoon series. I hope ol bozo is clowning around for many more years to come. Aug 05, 2007 did a youngster tell bozo to cram it, clown on live tv.
Bozo achieved wider exposure in the fifties and sixties when larry harmon licensed and franchised the character as a childrens show host in various cities, as well as producing an animated cartoon with voices by harmon and paul frees. Search, discover and share your favorite bozo the clown gifs. Every movie sold so far, from dads to true history of the kelly gang updating. Even today, 40 years later, with no bozo show being broadcast, there is a sizable amount of bozo the clown merchandise available. With a bozo cartoon added to each twentythree minute episode, bozo. It contains thousands of pictures, info, and much more. Voice cast was larry harmon as bozo with paul frees among others. My brownie troop went and i got to play some game and won some fake tattoos. The credits of the show seem to be missing ringmaster ned. The bozo show had its beginnings in a childrens book in 1946. Willard scott as bozo photo by reni photos, donated by jack maier from willards book america is my neighborhood, p. He was introduced in the united states in 1946, and to television in 1949, later appearing in franchised television programs of which he was the host, where he was portrayed by numerous local performers. Bozo meets king glum of gloom 1958 season 1 episode b009 bozo, the worlds most famous clown cartoon episode guide by dave koch bcdb rating. In addition, the audience was entertained by stand alone circus acts from time to time.
Livingston for capitol records the cartoons originally bore a credit line for alan w. Another bozo show watched from time to time by my kids was beamed out of kark tv in little rock, arkansas. List of local childrens television series united states. Bozo cartoon show 1966 a glutten for mutten see more. 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 following is a list of local childrens television shows in the united states. The wgn version introduced several new supporting characters in comedy skits, and some of these found their way into bozo coloring books in the 60s. Palyaco bozo tagtele bozo le clown bozo the clown 1972. 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. Bozo is walking down the sidewalk when he passes the creepy gleep, who. With bob bell, roy brown, frazier thomas, marshall brodien.
Bozo started out as the star of the first readalong book on capitol records in 1946. Bozo went on to adorn punching bags, toys, comics, and other merchandise. 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. They worked bozo in between sesame street and cartoons. This type of programming began in the late 1940s and continued into the late 1970s. As his popularity grew, the demand to see bozo in person also grew, and eventually lead to the first. 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.
The bozo the clown show ran for 47 years on tv, making it one of the longest running shows ever. For more on the history of bozo, here is the wikipedia page. The city in which the show took place varies, with chicago and boston being the two most frequently mentioned. Being of a highly formula nature, every bozo cartoon would wind up with the main character doing an extended exhibition of his best bozo laugh. In 1965, larry harmon bought out his business partners and became the sole owner of the bozo the clown licensing rights. Being of a highly formula nature, every bozo cartoon would wind up with the main character doing an extended exhibition of his.
Watch bozo the clown episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Bozo the clown sometimes billed as bozo, the worlds most famous clown is a clown character created for childrens entertainment, widely popular in the second half of the 20th century. Cartoon characters, cast and crew for bozo meets king glum of. Lou scheimer, of filmation fame, was the art director for the series. The worlds most famous clown is an american animated television series based on the childrens record book series, bozo the clown by capital records. The worlds most famous clown animated cartoon series. I would love to hear about your experiences with bozo. Bozo le clown en francais, dessins animees annee 60, by forget andre.
Having originated on the records as bozo the capitol clown, the character had a successful four year run on tv via the wonderful world of syndication. See more ideas about bozo the clown, send in the clowns and childhood memories. There was an early morning bozo and an after school bozo as i remember. 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 cartoon show a glutten for mutten bozo the clown is a clown character whose broad popularity peaked in the united states in the as a result of widespread franchising in early television. 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. The character of bozo the clown was created by alan w. This series produced by larry harmon pictures which began syndication in 1958. The worlds most famous clown tv series 19581962 imdb. Watch bozo the clown season 1, episode 1 bozo meets the creepy gleep. Bostons original channel 5, whdhtv, produced a local, weekday version of the bozo the clown childrens program between 1959 and 1970. The bozo show full episode with commercials youtube. Catching up with wizzo from the bozo show by daily herald.
Tom hanks, akiva goldsman set live action mattel adaptation major matt mason at paramount exclusive 07 september 2019 variety film news. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. The series is a local version of the internationally franchised bozo the clown format and is also the longestrunning in the franchise. The worlds most famous clown is a 19581962 american animated television series based on the childrens record book series, bozo the clown by. Did a youngster tell bozo to cram it, clown on live tv. These were locally produced commercial television programming intended for the child audience with unique hosts and themes. It was his version of bozo that inspired dan castellaneta in the creation of krusty the clown s voice on the simpsons.
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