Chuckles the Clown is a fictitious character in The Mary Tyler Moore Show (CBS, 1970-1977). His character is famous for his death outside the camera in the episode "Chuckles Bites the Dust".
Chuckles is known for his popular philosophy in the verse: "A little song, a little dance, a little seltzer under your pants". His real name is George Bowerchuck (though Lou Grant calls him "Chuck" in the episode "Who's In Charge Here?"). She has a wife named Louise, and a daughter, Betty, who is briefly romantically involved with Ted Baxter.
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Character biography
Chuckles The Clown is a popular host of the WJM-TV children's program block, hosting cartoons and sketching. He describes the various characters on his show, including "Peter Peanut", "Mr. Fee-Fi-Fo", "Billy Banana" and "Aunt Yoo-hoo", and is known for his slapstick humor. She is often mentioned by the newsroom staff, but rarely seen at The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
Prior to the show's debut in September 1970, Variety Daily reported that Lennie Weinrib had been cast in an episode called "Chuckles the Clown", but apparently not made, and the Weinrib never appeared in the series.
The first appearance in Chuckles's camera is in the episode "The Snow Must Go On". Richard Schaal describes Chuckles when he arrived at the WJM TV station the morning after the city election, to find news staff - who had lost contact with City Hall during a blizzard - still on the air. Chuckles has the election results in his newspaper, and announces the winner of the mayor race in the air in a clown character.
In season 3, Chuckles has a non-short speaking role in the third season episode, titled "Who's Responsible Here?", Where he is portrayed by an unrecognized additional player. In this episode, Chuckles meets with Lou Grant, who has been temporarily promoted to the WJM program manager. Giggle is seen coming for a meeting with a full clown makeup. Mark Gordon next plays Chuckles songs in "Son of 'But, Seriously Folks'"; Apart from these appearances, Chuckles, like Phyllis Lindstrom's husband, Lars, is just outside the stage.
One of the most memorable episodes about The Mary Tyler Moore Show is "Chuckles Bites the Dust" (October 25, 1975), written by David Lloyd, which involves the death of Chuckles and where Chuckles, as a regular, never seen on camera. In the episode, Chuckles was hired as a great marshal for a circus parade (after newscaster Ted Baxter was told to refuse). At the parade, she dressed as a popular character, Peter Peanut. Tragedy occurs when "... an evil elephant tries to skin it..." and he dies of his wounds. News of Chuckles's death resulted in laughter and joking in the newsroom, except for Mary, who was surprised by their response.
However, at the funeral everyone is completely overcome with grief, except for Mary, who stifles laughter after laughing during the following speech:
"Chuckles the Clown brings pleasure to millions of people.The character he created will be remembered by children and adults: Peter Peanut, Mr. Fee-Fi-Fo; Billy Banana; and my favorite, Aunt Yoo-Hoo. for the laughter they give --- there's always a deeper meaning to whatever Chuckles does.Do you remember Mr. Fee-Fi-Fo's little slogan? Remember how, when his rival SeÃÆ' Â ± or Kaboom hit him with a giant cucumber and drop it , Mr. Fee-Fi-Fo will always lift himself, clean him up, and say, 'I hurt my foo-foo' Life is so similar that from time to time we all fall and hurt us foo-foos. overcome it simply and bravely and honestly like Mr. Fee-Fi-Fo and what Chuckles asked in return? Not much.In his own words, 'A little song, a little dance, a little seltzer in your pants. '"
When the pastor told the embarrassed Mary that the laughter was actually in line with Chuckles's wishes, he suddenly burst into tears and humiliated. This episode was ranked # 1 in TV Guide 1997 100 Biggest Episode of All Time.
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References
External links
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show on IMDb
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