a great local show that you should get to know. it was on when I was in high school.

here is a skit:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvHVzjE4-O8


and look at all the great bands that appeared on the show!  I saw the Ramones, Martha and the muffins and more on his great show.
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=uncle+floyd&search=Search

Floyd Vivino aka "Uncle Floyd" (b. October 16, 1951 in Paterson, New Jersey) is a television, film, and stage performer primarily known for his influential comedy/variety TV show "The Uncle Floyd Show". The show has been on the air in the local New Jersey and New York area off and on since 1974, for a time airing on the state wide PBS network, New Jersey Network. It can be read as a children's show, or a parody of a children's show. Much of the humor has a twist aimed at adults in the style of Soupy Sales, or another comedy performer that followed Floyd's lead, Pee Wee Herman.

Here is the song that Bowie wrote about him:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89mOUDR6zs4

Looks like Uncle Floyd had some great bands on the show. Does he still have the show with more recent bands?

Looks like Uncle Floyd had some great bands on the show. Does he still have the show with more recent bands?

He occasionally does live shows "deep in the heart of Jersey" but not much-
I found online that...
Of over a thousand bands that appeared from 1976
to the mid 90's, the only ones remaining on video are those like BON JOVI, THE
RAMONES, CINDY LAUPER, CHUBBY CHECKER and THE DREGS.

What was that puppet's name?

What was that puppet's name?


It was Oogie.  There was also Bones Boy-  his catchphrase was, "snap it,, pal."

Howard, do you remember that show?

Is he a special uncle?  ;)

It was Oogie.  There was also Bones Boy-  his catchphrase was, "snap it,, pal."

Howard, do you remember that show?


Yes It was back in the early 80's.The Channel was 50.

Is he a special uncle?  ;)


If by special  you mean does he play kick-ass ragtime piano? Then yes.

he did the theme for a commercial for a place out here called Wild West City- a western recreation with actors having gunfights and stuff...the music was great; he was a talented piano player- still is.

Was he a comedy show? ???

Was he a comedy show? ???


yes...only very special comedy.  and the only audience sound you heard was from tyhe crew in the tv studio.
and everything always went wrong.
i laughed all the time at that.
he was on channel 68 in the 80s. right after the videos.

yes...only very special comedy.  and the only audience sound you heard was from tyhe crew in the tv studio.
and everything always went wrong.
i laughed all the time at that.
he was on channel 68 in the 80s. right after the videos.


Oh Yeah,Now I remember.That little studio that acted like a TV Set.

I totally forgot about this guy!  ;D