The Uncle Al Show was a children's television program originating in Cincinnati. The show was hosted by Cleveland native Al Lewis (1924–2009) (not to be confused with the actor who played Grandpa on The Munsters), and later was co-hosted by his wife, Wanda. The show enjoyed a remarkable 35-year run (1950–1985) … See more The show's origins were completely by happenstance. In the summer of 1949, then-General Manager Mort Watters asked Lewis (hired on two months earlier as WCPO's first art director) to host an hour-long filler show … See more One of the show's many trademarks was when they would go to an external commercial, Uncle Al would get everyone in front of the … See more • TVParty! - Cincinnati Local TV Kid Shows • TVParty! - MORE Cincinnati Locals See more The kids who visited Uncle Al were more than just audience members; most of them were selected to be active participants for … See more In a 1990 interview, Lewis related an incident during a live show where he saw a little girl offstage sitting on his accordion, Lewis often … See more Throughout the years The Uncle Al Show remained a perennial ratings champion in Cincinnati, especially when the show ran three times a day. Personalities from competing stations knew they were in trouble when their shows were rescheduled … See more
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Web29 May 2008 · Happy to read Uncle Al and Captain Wendy are alive and hopefully well. I was on the show in the early 60's and still have the photo. Now, another great Cincinnati broadcaster who I have always wondered about since leaving the area. I can't imagine he is still alive but how about Bob Shrieve? Maybe a new thread is necessary. WebMay 8, 2024 - This Pin was discovered by Kimberly Abner. Discover (and save!) your own Pins on Pinterest sports background clipart
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WebI loved Uncle Al and Captain Wendy! Between the ages of 3-5, I probably was on the show at least 4 times with my sister and kids from the neighborhood (as we all loaded up in the Caprice Classic!)... Web2 Mar 2009 · Cincinnati seemed to come in in better. I loved Uncle Al & Captain Wendy. My father was on the show as a child. I was crushed when I told my husband the sad news of his death and he had to use google to figure out who Uncle Al was. He just doesn’t know what he missed growing up in the wrong parts of the state (Boonville and W. Lafayette.) Web21 Oct 2024 · Unfortunately, Al’s enthusiasm made him suddenly lose his balance, and wham! He hit the floor, hard. As everyone went silent, people rushed over. When it became … sports background music upbeat