TV clowns

Articles tagged with “TV clowns” – ranging from the various Bozo the Clown(s), to Gilligan, to Don Knotts, Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, …

Bozo - Bill Britten - in New York City

Bill Britten biography [Bozo the Clown]

February 18, 2020 tom.raymond 0

William Cohen (1928 – February 4, 2020) was an American actor born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He’s better know as Bill Britten, the Bozo the Clown […]

Circus Clown - Lou Jacobs postcard

list of Famous Clowns of the circus, stage, screen and television

December 23, 2013 tom.raymond 0

Famous Clowns in history Much of the information presented herein is borrowed shamelessly from the Clown Hall of Fame.  Much thanks to them. If you’re ever […]

Bob Denver, famous TV clown best known as Gilligan and Maynard C. Krebs

May 26, 2013 tom.raymond 0

Bob Denver (January 9, 1935 – September 2, 2005) Bob Denver, TV clown best known for his title role in Gilligan’s Island, was born on […]

Painting of Bob Keeshan as Clarabell Hornblower for the 1990 Clown Hall of Fame induction

Bob Keeshan, Captain Kangaroo, the original Clarabell the Clown

January 29, 2012 tom.raymond 0

Robert James “Bob” Keeshan (June 27, 1927 – – January 23, 2004) Better known to millions of viewers as the original Captain Kangaroo, Long Island […]

Rebo the clown, portrayed by Bev Bergeron

Bev Bergeron, Rebo the magic clown

January 6, 2011 tom.raymond 0

Beverly “Rebo” Bergeron ( December 29, 1930 – December 3, 2020) Everyone has seen a clown twisting a single balloon into a dog — but […]