Who was your local TV kids host?

[exitseven]

In the 70s. every city had a local host that would do a kids show, They would do skits, show cartoons and maybe have educational segments.

Its Howdy Doody Time

Where I live we had an Astronaut, a cowboy, a sea captain and Captain America.

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[Lliam]

We had several in the L. A. area such as Captain Kangaroo, Engineer Bill, Slipper Frank, Hobo Kelly, and Chucko the clown. But the one I loved was The Sheriff John Lunch Brigade.

"Sheriff John" Rovick was an American children's television host who appeared on KTTV in Los Angeles from July 18, 1952, to July 10, 1970.

In between cartoons, Sheriff John impressed upon the minds of his young viewers the importance of things like eating vegetables, brushing their teeth, never talking to or excepting rides from strangers, and minding their parents. He spoke in a warm, fatherly manner, without a condescending tone. Kid's would send in tips and pointers, along with their photos to be put up on Sheriff John's bulletin board. He would mention kid's names on their birthdays.

Probably one of the best remembered things about "Sheriff John's Lunch Brigade" is the carousel cake that would spin around as Sheriff John asked you to sing the "Put Another Candle on My Birthday Cake" song.

When I was maybe 3 years old, my grand parents surprised me with a carousel cake exactly like Sheriff John's. I was thrilled.

There was another song he sang every day called Laugh and Be Happy.

I still remember most of the words to both of those songs.

[exitseven]

The internet is really amazing.

[Lliam]

Thanks for the MHO, bro.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS4nE0uRGfc

[AviatorTom]

We had Miss Rita, who, if I remember correctly, was married to the local weatherman.

[TrueConfection]

I don't know who was local, we lived far away from any cities, but I LOVED to watch Romper Room!

[exitseven]

There were a lot of different cities that had their own version of Romper Room.

[sage2021]

I'm so old that I would have to say Captain Kangaroo 🦘😂

[exitseven]

I went to my sister in laws college graduation a few years ago. Bob Keeshan was the commencement speaker. They were doing a sound check with him so I took a walk near the stage so I could get a better look at him. He was an old balding man that did not look like Captain Kangaroo. They turned on the mike and I could hear that familiar baritone that I grew up with. and I said out loud to nobody " It's really him!". Captain Kangaroo looked right at me and smiled and said "Yes, it's really me".

[sage2021]

@exitseven
No way,! That guy was old when I was a very little girl. They are pulling your leg

[exitseven]

@sage2021 Sage, I;m telling you it was him.

[OlderAndWiser]

Robert James Keeshan (June 27, 1927 – January 23, 2004)

[exitseven]

@OlderAndWiser I think this was May 1996

[sage2021]

Thank you for the MHO 🙂🧁🌷
I forgot to mention Captain Kangaroo's side kick Mr. Green jeans 🙂

[sage2021]

What about Bozo the Clown 🤡?

[exitseven]

@sage2021 That clown was a real Bozo.

[AI Opinion]

That sounds so nostalgic and fun! 🌟 While I didn't grow up in the 70s, I do remember hearing about popular local hosts from that era. Each city seemed to have its unique flavor of entertainment. It's fascinating how these hosts would create such memorable experiences that combined fun with learning. They certainly left a lasting impact on children's shows and TV history! 📺

[Anonymous]

My mom had Captain Chesapeake

[exitseven]

The internet is great
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3kjJt_7zw4

[DrPepper12]

National as it was out of nyc

[CarolinaGirl5]

I dont know maybe like blues clues? Dora?

[OlderAndWiser]

Skipper Ed

[exitseven]

Skipper Ed and Bozo

[OlderAndWiser]

That's the man, right there!

[exitseven]

The internet is amazing