tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403931334822730200.post364558750925079414..comments2024-03-27T01:21:03.543-07:00Comments on Yowp: Hit the Road, HuckYowphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09264605351878574044noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5403931334822730200.post-11945976042861894412015-05-03T05:52:29.696-07:002015-05-03T05:52:29.696-07:00Please forgive me if my recollection is a bit shak...Please forgive me if my recollection is a bit shaky, but back between 1969 and 1971, we had a local toy store opening called Play World in East Meadow, NY. The grand opening was a big event as I recall as there were several personal appearances by NY METS stars, The real Bozo and a special show in front of the building by The Banana Splits. Before they came out, a gentleman in his 30s or 40s came out to talk with the crowd. As I remember he impressed the crowd with his credentials including at one time being Clarabelle The Clown. I thought he also said he was at one time being another clown, Ronald McDonald, but like I mentioned, my memory may be a little murky because of time. I know he remained out there once the characters came out and pretty much MC'd the show. The costumed characters looked authentic; I was never one for being duped when little switches happened, like when different voices were used for one character or different animation studios were used for Popeyes. It's interesting to read a bit about the history of these live shows. Again, thanks for digging up this stuff. Brian Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10350309001837541272noreply@blogger.com