P3D Buffalo Bob Smith passed away

[Lawrence W Kaufman <kaufman3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Since Roy Rogers made it to P3D, I thought I would
express my sadness over the passing of this Pop Culture
Icon:

Buffalo Bob Smith passed away on July 30th at the age of 80. The
Buff had created Howdy Doody, who starred in several
View-Master reels and even an anaglyph premium for Ludenís
(which recently went for $403.00 in a Lelandís auction). Now that I
have tied all this into 3D, I must say that I will miss my good
buddy.

I am also a member of The  Doodyville Historical Society. I
met Buffalo Bob (and Clarabell) in 1973. I wrote and  talked to him
on numerous occasions over the years. I tried to stay in contact
with him and he always replied to my letters.

Several years ago at a convention on the East Coast, he recognized
me, called me by name and gave me a giant hug! Besides really
impressing the people I was with, it made me feel really great. He
was always on in public, trying to put a little sunshine in people's
lives. In private he was just as caring.

At 80, he lived a full life. I certainly will miss this wonderful
individual. The Howdy Doody marionettes which surround me as
I type this, seem to not be smiling as big at the moment.
Now back to the our regularly scheduled programing.

Thanks for the time,
Lawrence Kaufman, mailto:kaufman3d@xxxxxxxxxxxxx


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