Larry Harmon's TV "Bozo" Book Collection

The most iconic of TV clowns dates back to 1949, when Bozo's Circus first aired on a local Los Angeles station. This book dates back to 1961, by which time The Bozo Show was a smash on Chicago's WGN.

Think of a kid’s show and very likely, it has a corresponding Little Golden Book. Bozo the Clown was a character created for children's television, portrayed by Bob Bell, and featured in several Little Golden Books.

Bozo the Clown wasn't primarily a television cartoon. While there was a syndicated animated series titled "Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown", the character and most of the associated television shows were live-action. Bozo is best known for his live television shows, such as "The Bozo Show" in Chicago, which were locally produced versions of the franchised character.

Little Golden Books

Bozo the Clown #446 (1961) Publisher: Golden Press New York

SYDNEY Version #241 (1962) Publisher: Golden Press Sydney

 

Bozo Finds a Friend #485 (1962)
by Tom Golberg (Author), Hawley Pratt & Al White (Illustrator)
Publisher: Golden Press New York
Summary: A fun little story about kindness, courage, and a good deed!
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Bozo and the Hide'n'Seek Elephant #598 (1968)
by William Johnston and illustrated by Allan Hubbard and Milli Jancar
Publisher: Golden Press New York
Summary: Bozo the Clown as he searches for a lost friend, Queenie the Elephant. In the book, Bozo and Butch embark on a hilarious adventure, encountering various mishaps and comical situations while searching for Queenie. - Preview

BONUS: 

"Bozo Helps Dinky Toot His Horn"

Featuring TV's animated Bozo the Clown and Butchy written by Larry Harmon and Helen Jill Fletcher, with super art by Ron Dias and published in 1964.

This is one of the larger sized, plastic spiral bound cardboard books with a die-cut cover and rounded page corners used as educational game aids for ages 2 to 6

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Childrens book illustrated with Bozo the worlds most famous clown and his pal Butch

Illustration art work by Hawley Pratt and Al White 1962

Bozo cartoon.... YouTube

Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown  3 seasons • 1958 • Ended

Little Golden Book and Record - Larry Harmon's TV BOZO FINDS A FRIEND 1962
BOZO AND HIS ROCKET SHIP - A Capitol Record-Reader (1946) - YouTube

Capitol Record-Readers

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Bozo and the Big Top Circus Parade Peter Pan 8124 LP Vinyl Record 1973 - Ebay

Bozo and His Rocket Ship

Larry Harmon Obituary

Larry Harmon (1925-2008) was an American entertainer, who portrayed "Bozo the Clown" for more than fifty years. Although he did not create the Bozo character, he purchased in 1956 the rights to Bozo, and the business that combined animation, character licensing, and personal appearances was worth millions of dollars. His television show was seen all over the country as well as some overseas markets. He trained more than 200 "Bozos" to represent him in local markets. As Bozo's influence spread, his name became a synonym for clownish behavior. He also worked in a animation studio in Hollywood, California, where he produced cartoons based on the characters of "Laurel and Hardy," "Popeye," and "Mr. Magoo." Born Lawrence Weiss to Russian-Jewish parents, he studied theater at the University of Southern California and during World War II, served as a private in the United States Army. He married four times and was the father to a son and three daughters.

'The Man Behind the Nose' chronicles life as original Bozo, the late Larry Harmon

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