Russell Scott
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| Russell Scott | |
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 Russell Scott in 2005 |
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| Born | 1921 Enid, Oklahoma, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Blinky the Clown |
| Occupation | Entertainer |
Russell Scott (born 1921), also known as Blinky the Clown, was an American clown who starred in a Denver, Colorado television program called Blinky's Fun Club from 1958 until the show's cancellation in 1998.
Blinky's Fun Club began in 1958 and originated from the studios of KKTV in Colorado Springs. In 1966 the show moved to KWGN in Denver and remained there until it was cancelled 1998.[1]
Mr. Scott holds several records: The Longest Career of a Children's Television Show Host - in the United States. The Second Longest Broadcast Career of a Children's Television Show Host - in the world. The Longest Career of a Television Clown in the world.
In 2004 he was inducted in the Silver Circle of the Heartland Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. [2] In 2005 Scott was inducted into the Broadcast Professionals of Colorado's Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame.[3] In 2006 he was the subject of a documentary, titled Blinky, produced and directed by Brian Malone.[1]
Scott owned Blinky's Antiques and Collectibles on South Broadway in Denver, Colorado.[4] After 22 years, the shop closed in 2008.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Malone Media Group
- ^ "Heartland Chapter Silver Circle - Russell Scott". National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. http://www.emmyawards.tv/silver_circle/russell_scott.php. Retrieved December 10, 2010.
- ^ Broadcast Professionals of Colorado Hall of Fame
- ^ NATAS Heartland Silver Circle - Russell Scott
- ^ Blinky closes antique shop; goods to be auctioned
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