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When was Bozo the Clown born?
September 11, 1892
Vance DeBar Colvig (1892-1967), known best for his role as Bozo the Clown, was born in Jacksonville, Oregon, on September 11, 1892 to Judge William and Helen Colvig. Colvig’s childhood nickname was “Pinto” because of his freckles, and the humorous boy was also known for clowning around.
Where was Bozo the Clown born?
Frank Avruch, star of the popular children’s TV show “Bozo the Clown” in the 1960s, died Tuesday at 89. The Boston-born entertainer was born in 1928 to Russian-Jewish parents, and played the flame-haired clown from the late 1950s until 1970.
Why was Bozo the Clown Cancelled?
He cited a dwindling audience and increased competition from cable as the reasons for discontinuing production of “The Bozo Super Sunday Show,” the series’ present once-a-week incarnation, down from its five-days-a-week schedule as “Bozo’s Circus” seven years ago.
Who is Bozo the Clown’s sidekick?
Cooky the Cook
The lead star of the show was Bozo the Clown, played by Joey D’Auria. 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 WGN’s previous Bozo series, Bozo’s Circus and The Bozo Show.
When did Bozo the Clown end?
The final Bozo show, a primetime special titled “Bozo: 40 Years of Fun!” was taped on June 12, 2001 and aired on July 14, 2001. Reruns of “The Bozo Super Sunday Show” aired until August 26, 2001.
When did the Bozo show start?
June 20, 1960
The Bozo Show/First episode date
What does Bozo mean in slang?
stupid
: a stupid or foolish person.
Was there more than one Bozo the Clown?
Performers who have portrayed Bozo, aside from Colvig and Harmon, include Willard Scott (1959–1962), Frank Avruch (1959–1970), Bob Bell (1960–1984), and Joey D’Auria (1984–2001).
Was Willard Scott Bozo the Clown?
From 1959 to 1962 Scott portrayed Bozo the Clown in the children’s television program on NBC Washington, D.C. affiliate WRC-TV. Scott also hosted the NBC telecast of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from 1987 to 1997.
What’s another word for Bozo?
What is another word for bozo?
| sap | fool |
|---|---|
| idiot | dolt |
| imbecile | simpleton |
| dunce | moron |
| dullard | halfwit |