Oct 21, 2019 the greeting between bob newmans animalenthusiast role and julius pierpont j. Twisty the clown imdb john carroll lynch in 1943 twisty was a popular childrens clown with rusty westchesters traveling carnival. Patches show, an emmy awardwinning local childrens television show on seattle station kirotv, produced from 1958 to 1981. Video, stories and photos of the loveable iconic clown known for decades as the kiro 7 childrens tv personality, j. Patches, a seattle childrens television mainstay for. Patches show aired on kirotv in seattle from 19581981 and broadcast over 10,000 episodes in.
Newman affectionately refers to wedes as the clown. The clown prince though hes been off the air for 22 years, j. Childrens party entertainment, clown, magician, face painting, balloons, cotton candy, pop corn, snow cone, parties, birthday celebration paint partie platinum package 1 clown singing, dancing and games face painting, balloons, musical routine. Maintained by katie contributor 47010886 cremated, ashes given to family or friend, who reports a funeral home confirms cremation. A family friend who answered at a phone number listed for wedes said he died sunday morning. The man behind the makeup, chris wedes, died sunday at 84. Patches may not make any sense to any of you under the age of, say, 34 or 35and will certainly not make any sense to those of you outside our areabut j. I asked patches the clown to cheer my boy up in the hospital. Axey the clown loves to paint creepy portraits and even takes a stab at singing.
Heidi gorman patches the clown was a pleasure to work with from the initial reservation right through to the day of the event. Tatters and rodger kent as an indian daryl laub originated two childrens tv characters on wtcn, channel 11 called skipper daryl and j. Patches show was really gaining momentum and newman began hanging around the set just to watch the action. Patches, as played by chris wedes, ruled seattle television from 1958 to 1981 and still has a legion of devoted fans. Patches, whose endorsements resulted in a childsize version of oprah effect for local bread, soft drinks and peanut butter producers and lent themselves to creative backstage pranks on the. Patches and entertained generations of kids and adults during a career spanning more than 50 years, died sunday.
Patches and entertained generations of kids and adults during a career. One cause that wedes supports is childrens hospital. Patches, and memories bubble to the surface memories of the tv clowns antics, his wry wit, his strange companions and his amazing icu2tv, which let him look back at. Rollo the clown from the 1991 film the little engine that could, based on the childrens book of the same name. Viewers who numbered 100,000 at the shows peak were encouraged to become patches pals by doing things like minding their parents, sharing their toys, and brushing their teeth. Honoring a television clown beloved throughout the pacific northwest, the j. Patches the clown, the stranger, seattles only newspaper. You see, the sad clown stories retold by obie are jokes, because like all good jokes they contain a logical mixup and end on a strong punchline. When not slaking his thirst for rape and murder, gacy passed himself off as an upstanding member of his community. Patches was a clown and the main character on the j. Two midgets who worked along side twisty were jealous of his popularity with carnival goers and told him that the children were telling the cops that he. Ketchikan the animal man is called in to help fix the situation, and we.
Another show at the station involved a clown named j. 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. Only gertrude knows his true identity, but before the press announcement can be made, she must strike a deal with superklown. Patches show, an emmy award winning local childrens television show on seattle station kirotv, produced from 1958 to 1981. Patches show was without a doubt the best and cleverest of its kind that i have ever seen, pure hilarity. The northwest icon, whose real name is chris wedes, had. Apr 08, 20 volume 3 patches pals pranks its a cold day at the city dump, where we find a very upset ggoorrsstt, the friendly frpl. This ornament is our small way to pay homage to the clown that resided in the city dump and inspired generations of kids. Wedes, who had lived in edmonds, had suffered from. Patches pals will get a chance to display their favorite clown on license plates if bills approved. Music man would think us remiss if we didnt acknowledge this tune as dance of the hours recorded by spike jones.
An iconic childrens show on chicagos wgn television station. Patches was a beloved clown from seattle who appeared on television from 1958 to 1981. Seattle chris wedes, known and loved throughout the greater seattle area as tv clown j. Patches was played by show creator and seattle childrens entertainer chris wedes april 3, 1928 july 22, 2012. Chris wedes, who entertained and delighted generations of kids in the northwest as the iconic clown j. Damon wayans homey the clown, a character from the in living color television program, whose famous catchphrase was homey dont play dat. Patches, died sunday morning after a long battle with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer. The greeting between bob newmans animalenthusiast role and julius pierpont j. J p patches not your ordinary clown the ruffled crow. Each etsy seller helps contribute to a global marketplace of creative goods. Bob newman started parttime at kiro as a weekend film editor and floor director in 1960.
The show was canceled in 1981 but this was far from the end of j. Rollo the clown played by william billy wayne, the goodguy clown in the adventures of superman episode titled the clown who cried. With bob bell, roy brown, frazier thomas, marshall brodien. Its too bad it wasnt carried nationally we washington state kids were so lucky.
He was the best darn mayor the city dump ever had and the funniest clown around. Seattle ap 2012 chris wedes, the man who delighted seattlearea children for decades as the star clown on the j. Clown and circus costumes adults and kids halloween. Patches still rules by melanie mcfarland, seattle postintelligencer television critic. Chris wedes, the iconic jp patches, died sunday at age the first jp patches show aired on kiro 7 in 1958 and aired to chris wedes, the loveable iconic clown known for decades as the kiro 7 childrens tv personality j. Filmed february 22nd 2003 at parkplace books kirkland washington. But for kids growing up in the greater seattle area, julius pierpont patches was a clown for kids scared by clowns.
Longrunning tv clown marks 50 years since debut wikinews. Rajoo circus clown and the central character in raj kapoors film mera naam joker. In addition, the audience was entertained by stand alone circus acts from time to time. As bozo, erickson hosted young visitors to his circus in the studio and featured bozo cartoons. P patches show aired on kirotv in seattle from 19581981 and broadcast over 10,000 episodes in its 23year run. The statue now serves in his memory, after his death in. Patches, and memories bubble to the surface memories of the tv clown s antics, his wry wit, his strange companions and his amazing icu2tv, which let him look back at. Deano the clown is an excellent choice for your childrens party, although he performs for adult parties as well. Patches show on kiro7 had more than 100,000 daily viewers and. Patchesthe titular goofy clown character immortalized by. Patches show aired on kirotv in seattle from 1958 to 1981 and was one of the longest running childrens shows in television.
Patches was the host of one of the longest running local childrens shows in television history. Patches, and memories bubble to the surface memories of the tv clown s antics, his wry wit, his strange companions and his amazing icu2tv, which. Patches show ran on kirotv in seattle from 1958 to 1981 and broadcast more than 10,000 episodes in its 23 year run. It was sure good to watch the shows and remember all the goofy stuff they did. He was the epitome of everything that was right about the city. Louisans who grew up in the early 1970s jealous, just tell them you had your birthday party on the mr. Around the country, bozo the clown was a popular television franchise, much like romper room. Stylistically, corky was more in chicagos bozo the clown mode than in seattles j. P patches, based on vintage patches video i saw during my stint propagating conversation at. The 33 known and unknown murder victims of killer clown. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The seattle tv station that aired his show, kirotv, confirmed the death.
I lived next door to jack miller in hazelwood, mo in the sixties. Patches, and memories bubble to the surface memories of the tv clown s antics, his wry wit, his strange companions and his amazing icu2tv, which let him look back at his pintsize viewers. Patches and the little castle was one of several locally produced clown shows on the air in the late 1960s and early 70s, and it starred jack miller as a hobo clown with a patchwork suit and a. Aug 07, 2017 the mayor of the city dump also visited the seattle childrens hospital in the laurelhurst neighborhood for the sick kids free of charge. Yeah, a kids show clown calmed down a theater packed with teens and twentysomethings. Patches was created at nbcaffiliate wtcn by daryl laub. The man behind the legendary clown, chris wedes, is hanging up the costume after decades of entertaining kids in the pacific northwest. Patches the clown, just another smiling face in a broken place. Patches the clown miller 30 dec 193027 dec 1999, find a grave memorial no. The northwest icon, whose real name was chris wedes, had. Grant ross bill farmer hutto texas clown circus penmanship 1914 letterhead. Chris wedes, seattle tv clown patches, has died at 84 oregonlive.
When he left for kstptv, also in minnesota, the character was taken over by wedes. Discover the unique items that patchestheclown creates. Patches, puget sounds favorite clown for more than half a century and a longtime edmonds resident, died sunday at the age of 84. Patches statue in fremont immortalizes seattles favorite clown. She contacted our company in advance to obtain any details of the event, and followed up prior to the event to make sure there were no loose ends.
Patches was the clown host of a western washington childrens tv show that ran from 19581981. I thought i remembered everything about the show, but, i was wrong. Well, he said hed do it for a hundred bucks, a bottle of whiskey, and a sixpack of malt liquor. An unruly audience was trashing the paramount theater while awaiting a soundgarden concert. They had a terrific band and funny skits with several clowns. Patches, he is the most famous clown in seattle, having performed regularly since 1973.
Patchesthe titular goofy clown character immortalized by chris wedesbecame a hallmark of the popular. When he went over to kstptv channel 5 in april 1955, daryl brought his alter egos with him albeit in slightly different guise. He was known as a successful businessman, served as a precinct captain in the local democratic party and performed for children at charity events as pogo the clown, earning him the nickname, the killer clown. Patches and his sidekick gertrude to be placed in the fremont. With an inherent understanding of children and a good natured sense of humor, julius pierpont patches j. Patches statue stands as a testament to the bond between an adoring audience and a dedicated performer the j. When the man who played him left, wedes took over the role. Jp has toured his unique clown character from 1997 where he has performed in various cabarets, and circuses worldwide.
Patches clown vintage action figure 2003 accoutrements new in package. Both include the multicolored skirt and suspenders, offering the perfect way to bond your way to the bash. Broadcast for much of its run on kdnl channel 30, mr. Seattle chris wedes, who played beloved local celebrity clown j.
His wifes name was joanne and he had two boys, scott and mark. Just about every kid who grew up in the northwest during that time tuned in as julius pierpont patches, mayor of the city dump, entertained them with cartoons, sketches and. His first characters were joe the cook, a greekaccented lunchtime guest on a childrens show, and chuckwagon chuck, a grizzled old cuss who introduced westerns on saturdays, regaling viewers with tales of the old west. Jul 22, 2012 childrens television host, entertainer.
Just about every kid who grew up in the northwest during that time tuned in as julius pierpont patches, mayor of the city dump, entertained them with cartoons, sketches and special guests. Patches has visited there quite often, cheering up those who need it the most. He quietly calmed down the audience before the band took the stage. Patches show, from gertrude to ketchikan the animal man. The clown s catchphrase was yeah, its a real panic. This type of programming began in the late 1940s and continued into the 1970s. Tim hollis documented about 1,400 local childrens shows in a 2002 book called hi there, boys and girls. Children would go home from school at noon to have lunch and watch the show.
I hope you brought your shades because its getting bright in here. Chris wedes, the man who delighted seattlearea children for decades as the star clown on the j. The clown who built seattle seattle has become one of the most important cultural and economic. Roger ericksons long career included playing bozo the clown on wccotv from 1959 to 1963. At etsy, we pride ourselves on our global community of sellers. The crazy color clown adult and kids costumes create a fun way for you and your little clown to match. Crazy color clown adult and kids crazy color clown. If you like this dont forget to check out seven seconds with smothers. Patches show on kiro7 had more than 100,000 daily viewers and was broadcast in the morning and. We waited all day at the hospitalbastard never showed up. So, i went to his trailer and banged on the doorhe opened it. Patches show aired on kirotv in seattle from 1958 to 1981 and was one of the longest running childrens shows in television history. List of local childrens television series united states.
Jp patches opening theme music by brunoiswrong free. Leave a button on the jacket of this iconic seattle clown. Patches show, an emmy awardwinning local childrens television show on. The statue now serves in his memory, after his death in 2012. Patches show featured wedes as the eponymous clown, who was mayor of the city dump and was forever pursued by gertrude, played by bob newman. Chris wedes april 3, 1928 july 22, 2012 passing away on july 22, 2012 had struck me as having inner twin tell tale signs. If you are new to the northwest, you might want to stop reading right now as you probably have no idea who j. He hosted the longest running locally produced television show for children in u.