He was voiced by pinto colvig and first appeared on book. The character of bozo the clown was created in 1946. Monty pythons flying circus s03e02 mr and mrs brian norris ford popular. Bozos circus wgn tv chicago, 1968 embed for hosted blogs and item tags. Oct 31, 20 how can i get archive television episodes of the bozo show. Where can i find old bozo the clown episodes from 197273. Mystery science theater 3000 mst3k is an american television comedy series created by joel hodgson and produced by best brains, inc. Great british railway journeys season 10 episode 14. On august 11, 1980, bozos circus was renamed the bozo show and moved to. Reds pitcher trevor bell s constant smile might be genetic, as his grandfather was bozo the clown and always wore one.
The worlds most famous clown animated cartoon series. Bozos circus wgn tv chicago, 1968 internet archive. Dec 08, 2008 this was broadcast on wttw channel 11 in chicago. The last episode was taped on october 25, 2000 and featured a cameo appearance by roy brown as cooky the cook, bozo s sidekick on wgns previous bozo series, bozo s. Dauria was hired after a long search for the next bozo in part because his improvisational skills were very good. The circus episode 9 season 4 the people on that stage. The lost tape written by larz tuesday, 27 november 2012. In 1961, bozo s circus premiered in color at 12 noon. Created by alan livingston, the bozo the clown character starred in childrens books and television shows, like bozo s circus, which ran under different titles from 19602001.
In addition, the audience was entertained by stand alone circus acts from time to time. You may be able to view these clips by visiting the museum in person. Nov 28, 20 one of those shows was bozo the clown also known as bozos big top or bozos circus, which spun off bozo. The bozo show full episode with commercials youtube. The lost tape and yet this is the only footage of the show known to exist from the year 1972 so yeah, it s a pretty big deal from that perspective. In an era when stations were being pressed for commitment. When he put on the makeup, he was that character and he would never compromise that.
Watch series the circus season 4 episode 11 online. Watch 38 minutes of lost bozos circus show, march 29. Join bozo, the world s most famous clown, professor tweedy foofer, kooky kangaroo, clanky the robot, mister lion, zany zebra and many more from bozo s buddies in 3 liveaction episodes. The lead star of the show was bozo the clown, played by joey dauria. Wgn bozo s circus 1968 on channel 9 tv with bob bell as bozo the clown, and ned locke as ringmaster ned. When channel 9 moved to it s new modern studio facility at 2501 bradley place, the decision was made to reinvent the show with a live audience. Broad sword discord 1962 season 3 episode b111 bozo, the worlds most famous clown cartoon episode guide by dave koch bcdb rating. To me, bob bell and bozo s circus did have some educational value with the pure entertainment. Children would go home from school at noon to have lunch and watch the show. The next year, in 1989, the show began its national run on the comedy channelcomedy central, running for seven seasons on that channel until its cancellation in 1996. Billy may produced and conducted the show s music, including bozo s song, credited to bozo s circus band.
Wgn channel 9 bozo s circus 1968 complete episode by brian p. Created by alan livingston, the bozo the clown character starred in children s books and television shows, like bozo s circus, which ran under different titles from 19602001. The series is a local version of the internationally franchised bozo the clown format and is also the longestrunning in the franchise. Bozos circus robert feder chicago media served fresh daily since 1980 home. It was based on the childrens record book series, bozo the clown by capitol records. Only a few episodes from the shows first two decades have been archived, the. Tv shows ive seen at least 1 episode a list of 904 titles created 03 oct 2014 see all related lists. Wgntvs bozo s circus debuted on september 11, 1961. The character of bozo was created believe it or not in 1946, by childrens storyteller alan w.
My best friend on the bozo the clown show in philadelphia. Billy may produced and conducted the shows music, including bozo s song, credited to bozo s circus band. Recorded in black and white on an ancient home videotape recorder, and with the picture quality being far from perfect make sure you hit the hd button on the. My mom was on the show around that time, and i want to find the episode that she was on. A highwayman steals lupins from the rich and tries to give them to the poor.
The hee haw collection episode 124 johnny cash, jean shepard tiffany brown. In recent years, an updated version was released which allowed two players to compete simultaneously or, for even more thrills, engage in a different variation where unlimited balls were given, along with a time limit. The museum holds 2 additional episodes 071404 and 060861 with no airdates listed, and several compilation reels. The cast of wgntvs bozos circus is shown in this photo from 1972. Infinity has released a fourdisc, 30 episode collection of larry harmons bozo. It would continue to be a hit and outlasted all the other bozo shows. The circus season 4 episode 11 the circus fans out across the country to cover the rapidlyevolving impeachment story through the lens of 2020 presidential campaigns. The bozo show had its beginnings in a childrens book in 1946. List of mystery science theater 3000 episodes wikipedia. Wgn bozos circus 1968 on channel 9 tv with bob bell as bozo the clown, and ned locke as ringmaster ned. The addamses visit a circus which they discover as the worst show on earth. As his popularity grew, the demand to see bozo in person also grew, and eventually lead to the first. Broad sword discord 1962 season 3 episode b111 bozo.
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. As miss fisher reaches the final episodes of season 1, phryne goes undercover at the circus to investigate the death of miss christopher miss fishers murder mysteries season 1, episode 11 recap. Marshall first appeared on the show as marshall brodien the magician. The bozo franchise appeared on two separate bostonarea stations from 1959 to 1974. It was the halloween episode from either 1987 or 1988. Sep 26, 2008 in 1949, colvig became the first person to appear on television as bozo the clown. The maestro who brought music to bozos circus by robert feder wed jul 20 2011 chicago baby boomers have lost another symbol of their youth to that big top in the sky. Bozos grand prize game can still be found in the occasional arcade still in existence. Starring bob bell as bozo, the show was an instant hit. For 40 years, bozo and his pals made the children of chicagoland just a little bit happier.
She went with her brownie troop and they went to windsor, canada but. At the time, i did a pretty decent and locally famed imitation of bozo, so at least people made a point of telling me about it. Miss fishers murder mysteries season 1, episode 11. Watch the addams family 1973 season 1, episode 11 the circus story. Watch 38 minutes of lost bozos circus show, march 29, 1972. See more ideas about bozo the clown, childhood memories and send in the clowns. Their parents, knowing there was sometimes a 10 year wait, would send in applications for the free tickets almost. Chicagobased bozo s circus, featuring the antics of a clown with startling red hair, was the nation s longestrunning children s television program. With bob bell, roy brown, frazier thomas, marshall brodien. The halfhour syndicated shows were retitled bozo the clown on episodes with a. By the fall of 77, dick dyszel had really tired of portraying bozo. The bozo show was a locally produced childrens television program that aired on wgntv in chicago and nationally on what is now wgn america. I remember getting wgn in the southwest over 20 years ago.
He did sculpting of various balloon animals for the live audience and home viewers. Homeland season 8 episode 11, the english teacher showtime. The show closed with him as bozo telling us if we were children not to hurt anyone or make fun of them. Monty pythons flying circus season 2 episode 11 how not to be seen. Bozo the clown sometimes billed as bozo, the worlds most famous clown is a clown. 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. Dauria born may 18, 1952 is an actor and a voice actor who is best known for his role of wgntv chicago s bozo the clown from 1984 to 2001. I can usually spot these a mile away, but this one happened before i even knew what urban legends were. In 1959, bob bell first donned his bozo guise and hosted a cartoon series on wgntv.
The bozo show was a locally produced childrens television program that aired on wgntv in. Bozo s videogates 11 062011 smokin tower in florida. An iconic children s show on chicago s wgn television station. The series was placed on hiatus in 1961 to facilitate wgns move from tribune tower in downtown chicago to 2501 west bradley place on the citys northwest side. Great british railway journeys season 10 episode 14 piccadilly circus to gravesend. Meanwhile, in the capital, the hosts track breaking news developments as the white. The last bozo show was taped on june 12, 2001 and aired on wgn9 saturday night, july 14 at 7. Wgntvs bozos circus is regarded as among the greatest childrens shows in television history. Wgntvs bozos circus debuted on september 11, 1961 as an hourlong show every weekday at noon. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The lost tape details published on tuesday, 27 november 2012. An iconic childrens show on chicagos wgn television station. A rare 1971 recording of wgntvs legendary bozo s circus will be broadcast for the first time in 41 years as part of an hourlong primetime special titled bozo s circus.
May 15, 2016 wgn bozos circus 1968 on channel 9 tv with bob bell as bozo the clown, and ned locke as ringmaster ned. This story got a lot of mileage, or at least it seemed that way to me. The show premiered on ktma now wucw in minneapolis, minnesota, on november 24, 1988. Previous all episodes 23 next add a plot added to watchlist. The worlds most famous clown collection 1, featuring harmons own nationally syndicated version of bozo, starring bostons frank avruch. He wore white face makeup, a red nose, tufts of red hair and a blue onepiece suit on this live halfhour circus show.
On august 11, 1980, bozos circus was renamed the bozo show and moved to weekdays at 8. 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. Watch 38 minutes of lost bozo s circus show, march 29, 1972 preservationist rick klein and his team at fuzzy memories tv unearth rare episode of wgns bozo s circus not seen in 43 years. Monty pythons flying circus season 2 episode 11 how not to. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The bozo show is a breathless, nonstop barrage of fun, thrills and adventure. Excuse the sound quality since it was taken from my old television set. Monty pythons flying circus season 3 episode 11 dennis. The local whdhtv boston production of bozo s circus, with frank avruch playing bozo, aired daily from 1959 until 1970. Bozo started out as the star of the first readalong book on capitol records in 1946. Bozo s circus was the chicagoproduced version of the classic children s tv show that debuted in the 60s. Doing a little bit of research on the character of bozo, i was surprised to discover that theres a rather nasty rivalry going on between fans of the various bozos who appeared. The most notable performers to have played bozo, aside from harmon himself, include frank avruch 19661970s, bob bell 19601984 and joey dauria 19842001.
Spinneys credits still in tact at the end of each episode when you watch themjust curious, what are the makers of these sets trying to hide by covering up the credits of these great actors that they are currently profiting from. Meanwhile, in the capital, the hosts track breaking news developments as the white house and others react to the impeachment inquiry and findings thus far. But mostly, while the show was a success, dick sensed that the bozo s circus program had reached a creative deadend. In high school up in michigan, the news spread that on the previous night s local syndicated version of bozo, a belligerent kid has sassed the host. Along the way, he embellished bozos distinctive look. Thanks to mark christiansen, patrick owsley, mike murphy and ron murphy for providing us with some of the photographic elements. Bozo s circus wgn tv chicago, 1968 embed for hosted blogs and item tags.
Bozo tv shows were also produced in other countries including mexico, thailand, australia, greece and brazil. On january 26, 1981, the bozo show replaced ray rayner and his friends at 7. In high school up in michigan, the news spread that on the previous nights local syndicated version of bozo, a belligerent kid has sassed the host. Bozo s circus on wgn in chicago was one of the most successful children s shows in television history. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. They had a terrific band and funny skits with several clowns. August 2001 marked the end of an era in children s tv programming when bozo s circus aired for the last time.
Video player is disabled while the embed window is open. This is a complete episode including the commercials that orignally aired with the program. For a long time, many cities had their own locallyproduced bozo show. Where can i find old bozo the clown episodes from 197273 aired in detroit, mi and taped in windsor.
Mar 29, 1972 watch 38 minutes of lost bozos circus show, march 29, 1972 preservationist rick klein and his team at fuzzy memories tv unearth rare episode of wgns bozos circus not seen in 43 years. Henry maar, the sultan of balloons performed as the center ring act. The program began airing nationally via cable and satellite in 1978, and studio audience reservations surpassed a 10 year wait. Links marked mbc link to episodes held by the museum of broadcast communications. The job required high energy, and the makeup had begun to be a pain. At covent gardens royal ballet school, michael portillo hears how in 1909 a russian ballet company took london by storm.
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