Bob Keeshan, who later played the part of Captain Kangaroo
Clarabell the Clown was played by 3 different actors during The Howdy Doody Show's almost 13 years. The first person to play Clarabell was Bob Keeshan, he played him from 1948 to 1952. He was replaced by Nick Nicholson, who also played J. Cornelius Cobb on the show. He lasted from 1952 to 1954. The last and most well known actor to play Clarabell was Lew Anderson. He played Clarabell from 1954 to 1960 when the show ended. He continued to play Clarabell in many different shows and specials, like The New Howdy Doody Show, Howdy Doody's 40th Anniversary show, and many live apperances with Buffalo Bob Smith. His last known apperance as Clarabell was at a Howdy Doody convention in 2004.
No, Three actors played Clarabell. The first was Bob Keeshan, who later became Captain Kangaroo. Keeshan was succeeded by Bobby Nicholson, who later played the character of J. Cornelius Cobb on The Howdy Doody Show. Lew Anderson was the third and last person to play Clarabell.
In addition to portraying Clarabell the Clown, Bob Keeshan also played Captain Kangaroo on the popular children's television show of the same name. Captain Kangaroo was known for his gentle demeanor and engaging storytelling, making it a beloved program for young audiences from the 1950s through the 1980s. Keeshan's role as Captain Kangaroo further solidified his legacy in children's entertainment.
Bob Keeshan was Captain Kangaroo. Keeshan is a pioneer of children's television. He was not only Captain Kangaroo but he was also Clarabell the Clown on the Howdy Doody show.
Disney's Clarabell might reference Clarabell Cow a charter from the old Mickey Mouse short Cartoons, more recently from House of mouse.
Disney's Clarabell might reference Clarabell Cow a charter from the old Mickey Mouse short cartoons, more recently from House of mouse.
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The clown's real name in the book "It" by Stephen King is Robert Gray, but he is mostly known as Pennywise the Dancing Clown. Pennywise is an ancient, malevolent entity that takes on the form of a clown to prey on children's fears.
Bobby Kay has: Played Clown in "Here Come the Girls" in 1953. Played Circus Clown in "3 Ring Circus" in 1954. Played Clucko the Clown in "The Thin Man" in 1957. Played Clown in "The Flying Fontaines" in 1959. Played Clown in "Clown Alley" in 1966.
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Ray Apollo has: Played Doink the Clown in "WWF Superstars of Wrestling" in 1984. Played Sgt. Krueger- Team South Africa in "Clash of the Champions XIII: Thanksgiving Thunder" in 1990. Played Sgt. Krueger- Team South Africa in "Starrcade" in 1990. Played himself in "WWF Monday Night RAW" in 1993. Played Doink the Clown in "Survivor Series" in 1993. Played Doink The Clown (1993-1995) in "WWF Raw Is War" in 1993. Played Doink the Clown in "WrestleMania X" in 1994. Played Doink The Clown in "Royal Rumble" in 1994. Played Doink the Clown in "Royal Rumble" in 1995. Played Doink The Clown in "WWF WrestleMania: The Arcade Game" in 1995. Played Doink The Clown in "WWF Hall of Fame" in 1995. Played The Funny Clown in "The Best of Wrestling Slams" in 1999. Played Doink The Clown in "WrestleMania X-Seven" in 2001. Played Doink The Clown in "WWE WrestleMania: The Complete Anthology, Vol. 2" in 2005. Played Doink the Clown in "The Shawn Michaels Story: Heartbreak and Triumph" in 2007. Played Doink the Clown in "WWE: Survivor Series Anthology, Vol. 2" in 2009.