Patches show featured wedes as the eponymous clown, who was mayor of the city dump and was forever pursued by gertrude, played by bob newman. Julius pierpont patches was a clown portrayed by seattle entertainer chris wedes 1928 july 22, 2012. A family friend who answered at a phone number listed for wedes said he died sunday morning. For those of you who are not originally from seattle or who didnt grow up in my era, jp patches is a local treasure who many of us would spend our mornings or afternoons with while watching him on tv. The clown prince though hes been off the air for 22 years, j. Seattle chris wedes, the man who delighted seattlearea children for decades as the star clown on the j. Jp patches statue seattle, washington local business. Patches statue in fremont immortalizes seattles favorite clown.
Patches painting print giclee clown artwork seattle wall art abstract pnw painting pacific northwest. Jp patches ny childhood hero growing up in seattle well it was the place to be i lived it seattle had the king of clowns i just loved jp patches forever his face has been etched in my. Patches was played by show creator and seattle childrens entertainer chris wedes april 3, 1928 july 22, 2012. Patches was a clown and the main character on the j. Jp patches gertrude, made my childhood mornings a happy time.
Chris wedes, who as julius pierpont patches became one of seattles most recognizable figures and a beloved icon to generations, died sunday morning. Patches show ran on kirotv in seattle from 1958 to 1981 and broadcast more than 10,000 episodes in its 23 year run. Patches, puget sounds favorite clown for more than half a century and a longtime edmonds resident, died sunday at the age of 84. The stations most popular show was carnival clown hosted by a clown by the name of j. Seattle a section of a fremont street is now known as j. In 2007, the seattle city council and thenmayor greg nickels issued a similar decree after word circulated that mr.
Chris wedes, who as julius pierpont patches became one of seattles most recognizable figures and a beloved icon to generations, died. Patches and entertained generations of kids and adults during a career spanning more than 50 years, died sunday. The clown who built seattle seattle has become one of the most important cultural and economic. Jp patches was a beloved clown who hosted a local seattle television show for children for over twenty years. My husband surprised me when he had jp patches show up at my 40th birthday.
His show, which ran on kiro from 1958 to 1981, is believed to have been the longestrunning locally produced childrens show in america. Seattles most famous clown in action figure form the j. Jp jp patches and gertrude originally worked behind the camera but went on to play numerous caricatures on the show. Patches was a beloved clown from seattle who appeared on television from 1958 to 1981. Only folks who grew up in seattle understand how important this guy was. Just about every kid who grew up in the northwest during that time tuned in as julius pierpont patches, mayor of the city dump, entertained them with cartoons, sketches and special guests. Patches, and memories bubble to the surface memories of the tv clowns antics, his wry wit, his strange companions and his amazing icu2tv, which let him look back at.
Bob newman was born and raised in the pacific northwest, growing up on mercer island in the 1930s and 1940s. Introducing jp a vibrant, elegant and unique auckland entertainer. Wunda wunda was the persona of ruth prins who was hired by seattles. When kirotv began broadcasting in seattle, wedes was hired to host the stations first live program, which debuted on february 10, 1958. Patches statue stands as a testament to the bond between an adoring audience and a dedicated performer the j. Jp patches just won man of the year in the best of western washington viewers poll. He was the epitome of everything that was right about the city. In 1978, seattle mayor charles royer designated oct. Patches was the host of one of the longest running local childrens shows in television history. Find images and videos about clown, seattle and patches on we heart it the app to get lost in what you love.
Patches, and memories bubble to the surface memories of the tv clown s antics, his wry wit, his strange companions and his amazing icu2tv, which let him look back at. Julius pierpont patches, the mayor of the city dump, made his last public appearance at seattles fishermans terminal september 17th capping a run of more than 50 years as an important part of seattle culture. It was sure good to watch the shows and remember all the goofy stuff they did. Wedes accepted, and moved to seattle without using one of those little cars that holds eight other clowns. Accoutrements 11227 accroutments seattle patches clown jp. Rip, jp patches, a seattle institution and a huge part of. Just about every kid who grew up in the northwest during that time tuned in as julius pierpont patches, mayor of the city dump, entertained them with cartoons, sketches and. Jp patches the only clown i like patches, a tv clown who touched the lives of thousands for more than half a century, makes his final public appearance at fishermens terminal. He attended high school in seattle and as a young man, joined the marine corps and served in japan in the aftermath of the korean conflict. Patches show was one of the longerrunning locallyproduced childrens television programs in the united. The first patches pals began queuing at midnight for saturdays 11 a. Patches was played by show creator and seattle childrens entertainer. Chris wedes, the man who delighted seattlearea children for decades as the star clown on the j. Patches show aired on kirotv in seattle from 1958 to 1981 and was one of the longest running childrens shows in television.
Leave a button on the jacket of this iconic seattle clown. In 2007, the seattle city council and thenmayor greg nickels. I thought i remembered everything about the show, but, i was wrong. With an inherent understanding of children and a good natured sense of humor, julius pierpont patches j. On sunday, july 22nd our friend and favorite clown, the legendary j. Patches has reminded me of other childrens tv shows i watched devotedly in the 1960s. Some content written by bob alexander and embellished by curt hanks. Patches show, an emmy awardwinning local childrens television show on seattle station kirotv, produced from 1958 to 1981. Seattle s favorite clown keeps goofing around in fremont late for the interurban keeps breathing life into iconic seattle character j. The man behind the makeup, chris wedes, died sunday at 84. American legion post 160 has finished the lineup for the west seattle grand parade this saturday and patches pals will be pleased to hear that the legendary jp. When it comes to professional birthday party clowns in seattle, deano is a master. Shari lewis, stan boreson, brakeman bill, captain puget and wunda wunda were all entertaining and educational.
If you dont know who jp is then you arent from here and cant call yourself a real seattleite no matter how many. New j p patches tv lunchbox nodder bobblehead socks jp patches pal seattle icon. Neuman was born in seattle seattle, wa mad magazine will disappear from newsstands this summer, its publisher says. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. P patches show aired on kirotv in seattle from 19581981 and broadcast over 10,000 episodes in its 23year run. Seattle ap 2012 chris wedes, the man who delighted seattlearea children for decades as the star clown on the j. Seattle was very lucky to have him, we feel privileged to have met him and. If you are new to the northwest, you might want to stop reading right now as you probably have no idea who j. Patches, he is the most famous clown in seattle, having performed regularly since 1973. Patches day, as thousands packed seattle center to see the clown. Patches place after the seattle city council voted monday to rename a portion of north 34th street in honor of the beloved clown, who passed away in july. Jp patches action figure seattle clown 2003 accroutments nip up for sale is a new, in original packaging, j. Honoring a television clown beloved throughout the pacific northwest, the j. The greeting between bob newmans animalenthusiast role and julius pierpont j.
Jp is versed in advanced balloon art, corporate events, team building exercises, festival entertainment. Patches, and memories bubble to the surface memories of the tv clowns antics, his wry wit, his strange companions and his amazing icu2tv, which let him look back at his pintsize viewers. Patches pals will get a chance to display their favorite clown on license. The seattle tv station that aired his show, kirotv, confirmed the death. The tv character created by chris wedes forged local bonds. Seattle canvas art seattle wall art seattle home decor seattle city seattle decor seattle wall decor seattle canvas seattle poster.
On saturday, christina frost, granddaughter of chris wedes, the seattle actor who played the role of the beloved clown. Chris wedes, seattle tv clown patches, has died at 84 oregonlive. Volume 3 patches pals pranks its a cold day at the city dump, where we find a very upset ggoorrsstt, the friendly frpl. But for kids growing up in the greater seattle area, julius pierpont patches was a clown for kids scared by clowns. Patches show aired on kirotv in seattle from 19581981 and broadcast over 10,000 episodes in its 23 year run. Seattle chris wedes, who played beloved local celebrity clown j. There is a slight bend in the packaging, but the package is still intact and complete. Deano the clown is an excellent choice for your childrens party, although he performs for adult parties as well. Patchesthe titular goofy clown character immortalized by. J p patches not your ordinary clown the ruffled crow. Patches multimedia history first published on the j.
Seattles favorite clown keeps goofing around in fremont late for the interurban keeps breathing life into iconic seattle character j. Patches desktop set for windows cdrom by attic studios and the fascinating book j. His family was at his bedside at his death and confirmed that he passed away sunday morning. Patches and entertained generations of kids and adults during a career.
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