Gertrude - JPPatches.com
WEBGertrude was "born" in 1960 when Bob loaned his naturally high voice to the unseen girlfriend of J.P. Bob recalls Gertrude (with Joe Towey in 1980): J.P.'s longtime girlfriend is much more than a comedic female stereotype. She's a role model for women, and guys in shabby dresses, everywhere.
J. P. Patches - Wikipedia
WEBOne of J. P.'s bits was to call the city dump telephone operator Gertrude on a big yellow banana phone, although Gertrude herself was never seen or heard. One day, after J. P. asked Gertrude for a ham sandwich for a picnic, Newman yelled out, in a falsetto voice, "Okay Julius, I'll send it right down."
Where Are They Now (1985)?: JP Patches and Gertrude (Part Five ...
WEBMar 18, 2011 · Seattle children's TV performers JP Patches (Chris Wedes) and Gertrude (Bob Newman) of KIRO are profiled in Part Five of this series of features originally presented by KIRO in 1985.
J.P. Patches Show Volume 1 - Gertrude Reveals SuperKlown!
WEBApr 8, 2013 · Volume 1 - Gertrude Reveals SuperKlown! Only Gertrude knows his true identity, but before the press announcement can be made, she must strike a deal with SuperKlown.
Patches, Julius Pierpont - HistoryLink.org
WEBMar 2, 2003 · Even as recently as 1999, J.P. and his brawny girlfriend Gertrude continue to entertain children of all ages. From Radio to Television Chris Wedes (pronounced WEE-dus) began his broadcasting career at the tender age of 11, with a bit part on a radio broadcast in his hometown of St. Paul, Minnesota.
J.P. Patches statue in Fremont immortalizes Seattle’s favorite clown
WEBOct 21, 2019 · The greeting between Bob Newman’s animal-enthusiast role and Julius Pierpont “J.P.” Patches—the titular goofy clown character immortalized by Chris Wedes—became a hallmark of the popular show,...
The Show – JPPatches.com
WEBTHE SHOW. 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 (plus Saturdays), 8 years mornings only, 2 years Saturday morning only.
J. P. Patches
WEBAug 6, 2022 · Get your personal inscription immortalized forever on an engraved paver surrounding the J.P. Patches & Gertrude “Late for the Interurban” statue in Fremont! READ MORE
J.P. Patches and Gertrude (Part 1 of 2) - YouTube
WEBFeb 19, 1996 · This is a clip from the documentary "Off The Air But Still In Our Hearts". J.P. Patches and Gertrude talk about their years as children's television show ho...
Obituary: “J.P. Patches,” Seattle’s beloved TV clown
WEBJul 22, 2012 · Chris Wedes, better known as TV clown J.P. Patches, died Sunday morning after a long battle with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer. He was 84.