Aug 6, 2022 · 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 …

On Monday, Feb. 10th, 1958 at 10 o’clock, The J.P. Patches Show went on the air on KIRO-TV and dominated local childrens' programming for the next 23 years; twice a day for 13 years …

One of the longest lived of these early characters was Professor Wienner Von Brrrrrown (The Wonder of Cape Blunder) as played by Bill Gerald who involved J.P. in a number of wacky …

The Emmy winning J.P. Patches show outlasted other children's programs on the air and in the memories of his viewers. It aired for 23 years on KIRO TV and at one time had an viewership …

Fans of The Simpsons TV series (Season 3, Episode 13 (8F11), Title: "Radio Bart") may have noticed a reference to J.P. and the I.C.U.2-TV. In the episode, it's Bart's birthday and he …

It was important that the illusion of J.P. and the world of the city dump was maintained. But the anonymity is also because the man, Chris Wedes, was a sweet, humble guy when he was not …

Officially licensed products of J.P. Patches, Gertrude, Boris S. Wort and Ketchikan the Animal Man including t-shirts, coffee mugs, art prints, greeting cards, magnets, stickers and window …

Dec 21, 2020 · As a young Patches Pal, in the early 1970s, I first met J.P. and Gertrude at a public appearance. I'm sure it was an overwhelming experience and I only have vague …

For a crewmember, working on the J.P Patches Show meant looking forward to work every day; knowing that you got to start your day having fun, playing... and getting paid for it.

The J.P. Patches Show was really gaining momentum and Newman began hanging around the set just to watch the action. A frequent bit on the show had J.P. grab the big phone and chat …