Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. Livingston for capitol records the cartoons originally bore a credit line for alan w. 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. Larry harmon had an undeniable genius in marketing bozo the clown, including tv shows, live appearances, lunch buckets, and literally hundreds of other items. Bozo willard scott 1959 bozo bob bell 1960 bozo joey dauria 1984. Catching up with wizzo from the bozo show by daily herald. An iconic childrens show on chicagos wgn television station. Its great to see yet another box set of 30 more episodes of tvs first nationally syndicated bozo the clown played by frank avruch.
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 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 bozos big top on episodes with a 1966 date. 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 became bells nickname, in fact, and he kept it for the rest of his life. List of local childrens television series united states. In addition, the audience was entertained by stand alone circus acts from time to time. Harmon supervised the taping of these episodes, with harmonapproved characters added, some based on characters in harmons classic animated bozo cartoon.
Palyaco bozo tagtele bozo le clown bozo the clown 1972. 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. Bozo started out as the star of the first readalong book on capitol records in 1946. They worked bozo in between sesame street and cartoons. As his popularity grew, the demand to see bozo in person also grew, and eventually lead to the first. Voice cast was larry harmon as bozo with paul frees among others. Wgn bozo s circus 1968 on channel 9 tv with bob bell as bozo the clown, and ned locke as ringmaster ned. The worlds most famous clown collection 1 is the epitome of. Bostons original channel 5, whdh tv, produced a local, weekday version of the bozo the clown childrens program between 1959 and 1970. As a sort of sidebar to the whole cartoon story, the bozo series had a profound effect on local stations kiddie programming. The bozo show had its beginnings in a childrens book in 1946. 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. He later went on to portray big bird and oscar the grouch on pbss sesame street.
The bozo show full episode with commercials youtube. Bozo meets king glum of gloom 1958 season 1 episode b009 bozo, the worlds most famous clown cartoon episode guide by dave koch. They had a terrific band and funny skits with several clowns. 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. 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. This is a complete episode including the commercials that orignally aired with the program. The credits of the show seem to be missing ringmaster ned. Contains a special interview with larry bozo the clown harmon. With tenor, maker of gif keyboard, add popular bozo the clown animated gifs to your conversations. 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. The series is a local version of the internationally franchised bozo the clown format and is also the longestrunning in the franchise. Watch bozo the clown episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Bozo is walking down the sidewalk when he passes the creepy gleep, who. The character of bozo the clown was created by alan w.
Bozos circus was a locally produced show in chicago. I would love to hear about your experiences with bozo. See more ideas about bozo the clown, send in the clowns and childhood memories. The worlds most famous clown tv series 19581962 imdb. This site contains almost every single cartoon that has ever aired on globally. Bozo, the worlds most famous clown episode guide larry harmon studios 1958. Bozo le clown en francais, dessins animees annee 60, by forget andre. It was the halloween episode from either 1987 or 1988. The worlds most famous clown is a 19581962 american animated television series based on the childrens record book series, bozo the clown by.
Chotoonz tv funny cartoons for kids recommended for you 8. It also has some holiday specials, childrens shows, clipart, and activities. The bozo the clown show ran for 47 years on tv, making it one of the longest running shows ever. Bozo went on to adorn punching bags, toys, comics, and other merchandise.
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. Lou scheimer, of filmation fame, was the art director for the. Watch bozo the clown season 1, episode 1 bozo meets the creepy gleep. This type of programming began in the late 1940s and continued into the late 1970s. Livingston created bozo the clown for capitol records in hollywood, california in 1946. This series produced by larry harmon pictures which began syndication in 1958. 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. Its bozo, the worlds most famous clown in crazy clown capers. 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. Jan 03, 2010 bostons original channel 5, whdhtv, produced a local, weekday version of the bozo the clown childrens program between 1959 and 1970. The worlds most famous clown is an american animated television series based on the childrens record book series, bozo the clown by capital records. My brownie troop went and i got to play some game and won some fake tattoos.
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. Willard scott as bozo photo by reni photos, donated by jack maier from willards book america is my neighborhood, p. Bozo hams it up for kids and adults in this vintage collection of 30. Many of the images are courtesy of the international clown hall of fame.
Bop bags, comforters, tricycles, and the list can go on and on. 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. 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. 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. There was an early morning bozo and an after school bozo as i remember. 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. Lou scheimer, of filmation fame, was the art director for the series. Did a youngster tell bozo to cram it, clown on live tv. The worlds most famous clown animated cartoon series. Bozo, the worlds most famous clown episode guide larry. Lion and kookie the boxing kangaroo, billed in the credits as ed spinney. I hope ol bozo is clowning around for many more years to come. It was based on the childrens record book series, bozo the clown by capitol records. The worlds most famous clown is an american animated television series based on the childrens record book series, bozo.
With bob bell, roy brown, frazier thomas, marshall brodien. Booth announcer frank avruch played the title role. The worlds most famous clown 19581962 cartoon series. 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.
It was his version of bozo that inspired dan castellaneta in the creation of krusty the clown s voice on the simpsons. Bozo cartoon show 1966 a glutten for mutten see more. I attended the show twice and was in one of the other games they played on the show. For more on the history of bozo, here is the wikipedia page. The following is a list of local childrens television shows in the united states. Aug 05, 2007 did a youngster tell bozo to cram it, clown on live tv. Another bozo show watched from time to time by my kids was beamed out of kark tv in little rock, arkansas. The popular show bozos circus is returning to primetime tv. Being of a highly formula nature, every bozo cartoon would wind up with the main character doing an extended exhibition of his. It contains thousands of pictures, info, and much more. Tom hanks, akiva goldsman set live action mattel adaptation major matt mason at paramount exclusive 07 september 2019 variety film news. Gary weir played the redhaired, whitefaced bozo for our state.
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 clowns voice on the simpsons. Every movie sold so far, from dads to true history of the kelly gang updating. Search, discover and share your favorite bozo the clown gifs. Watch 38 minutes of lost bozos circus show, march 29, 1972. Children would go home from school at noon to have lunch and watch the show. Even today, 40 years later, with no bozo show being broadcast, there is a sizable amount of bozo the clown merchandise available. For the first time in over fifty years, episodes of bozos circus will return to primetime television this month. In 1965, larry harmon bought out his business partners and became the sole owner of the bozo the clown licensing rights.
Bostons original channel 5, whdhtv, produced a local, weekday version of the bozo the clown childrens program between 1959 and 1970. With a bozo cartoon added to each twentythree minute episode, bozo. Oct 31, 20 how can i get archive television episodes of the bozo show. Caroll spinney billed in the credits as ed spinney appeared as various characters which included mr. Cartoon characters, cast and crew for bozo meets king glum of.
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