The Uncle Willie Show

[Falsoup LaLee]

Does anyone remember a kid's show that aired in Beaumont TX during the mid to late 50s called The Uncle Willie Show? Which station did it air on and who was Uncle Willie? Many thanks.

[Panache Starr]

I remember The Uncle Willie Show. The show appeared on the then channel six. Cowboy John aired on the then channel four.

[RANDY BARROW]

YES I REMEMBER THE SHOW ON CHANNEL 4,BLACK BART WAS HIS SIDE KICK

[RANDY BARROW]

John Garner was Cowboy John,John Stevens was Black Bart...it was called the Circle 4 Club

[Sam]

I worked at channel six from 1956 to 1962. I began as a cue card holder and advanced to become an announcer and director. Talent at KFDM-TV included Ralph Ramos, Dave Russell, Bill McDermand, Jack Balzersen, Gloria DeVore, Dick McAdoo, Bill Hammond (Uncle Willy), Wes Wise, Don Mahoney, Jeanna Claire.

I worked the big March of Dimes Telethon with guest stars James Arness and Dennis Weaver.

Lots of great memories.

More later,

Sam Havens

[Falsoup LaLee]

Sam:

I remember when James Arness was arrested in Beaumont for, if I remember correctly, during an appearance giving a bullet to a young girl. Many thanks for the information on Uncle Willy.

[Goo Mullins]

Falsoup LaLee wrote:

Does anyone remember a kid's show that aired in Beaumont TX during the mid to late 50s called The Uncle Willie Show? Which station did it air on and who was Uncle Willie? Many thanks.

I sure do. I was host once on Uncle Wllies Show. It aired on KFDM which I believe was channel 6.

[Steve]

Does anyone know of web sites that have pictures of Cowboy John and Black Bart? Please email. Appreciate much.

[Xcntrik InVidor]

Steve wrote:

Does anyone know of web sites that have pictures of Cowboy John and Black Bart? Please email. Appreciate much.

How about Cowboy John's MySpace page?

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...

[Steve]

RANDY BARROW wrote:

John Garner was Cowboy John,John Stevens was Black Bart...it was called the Circle 4 Club

Randy:

Had some pictures of Cowboy John an d Black bart on computer that got sick. Got them off internet. Do you know any web-sites that would have picture of them. Want to get John Stevens autograph on a Black Bart picture. He does an MC for the "Remember When Orchrestar" here in Beaumont.

E-mail me at [e-mail]
thanks!

Steve

[I was there]

The link you posted is not the same "Cowboy John' The one mentioned was John Garner. Who is now deceased.

[Jennifer]

Xcntrik InVidor wrote:

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How about Cowboy John's MySpace page?
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...

That is NOT Cowboy's Myspace page.
John Garner (Cowboy John) is my dad, and I promise
you, that is not he.

[thomas]

hi jennifer would you happeh to have a recording of the birthday song and the prayer by the little girl from the show. i would like to send it to old classmatem on birthdays. i rember those days as good days. 4092463903

[Xcntrik InVidor]

Jennifer wrote:

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That is NOT Cowboy's Myspace page.
John Garner (Cowboy John) is my dad, and I promise
you, that is not he.

Can I see some ID? I'm kidding, of course.

You sound like the person to help the poster find the information they were seeking.

[Rich]

I am looking for a picture of Cowboy John as well as one of Uncle Willie for the Kids Show Host Corral website. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!- Rich http://www.captainerniesshowboat.com/kidsshow...

[Barbara Black]

I remember the Uncle Willy show. My youngest brother and I listened to it regularly. And wasn't that the same show that use The Teddy Bear's Picnic as their theme song on Saturday mornings?

By the way, Uncle Willie also was on TV for several months, at least, too!

[Miriam Vogel Hodges FL]

I found this web site while searching for information on Uncle Willie. I remember actually having my birthday party on the "Uncle Willie Show." I was allowed to take 8 or 10 friends with me. It was shown live right after school everyday. It was a 15 or 30 minutes segment. I also remember waiting in line for hours to throw my money in the barrel while seeing "Ole' Matt Dillion and Chester" When our car finally reached the barrel I remember Dennis Weaver shaking my hand and saying he had been waiting for hours to see me!!! I am now 62 years old and remember it like it was yesterday. Can any one help me find the archives of the show? I was on the show in 1954 or 1955 on my birthday in November. Uncle Willie use to call me on my birthday too!

[Joel Pousson]

I remember Cowboy John and Black Bart from WAY back. I was just a little fellow when they were on TV, but I know my Mom has a pic somewhere of me crying my eyes out with Cowboy John AND Black Bart trying their best to stop me from cryin'!

Jennifer, if John Garner is your father, he sure made a huge impact on me as a little kid. I would love to find a photo of Cowboy John AND Black Bart.

Aside from Cowboy John, any ol' Louisiana hands remember ol' Polycarp out of Lafayette?

[Joel Pousson]

I know this is a forum to discuss the Unlce Willie Show, but I ran across this site on a search for Cowboy John.

I also remember the "Leroy" incident! Omigod, until I saw it today, it was in the realm of my brothers and sisters doing impersonations of that most infamous day. Most kids didn't miss Cowboy John in those days; heck, I was in SW Louisiana and we still got KJAC so Cowboy John was STILL big time. I saw that infamous incident referenced elsewhere and had to mention it here.

I wonder: Did Leroy EVER live it down?

Janice Joplin may have been waiting for Dialing for Dollars to find her, but Leroy's emissions found an entire generation of SE Texas/SW Louisiana!

[MEEEE]

Falsoup LaLee wrote:

Does anyone remember a kid's show that aired in Beaumont TX during the mid to late 50s called The Uncle Willie Show? Which station did it air on and who was Uncle Willie? Many thanks.

say uncle willy it will please me