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Title: Is this the same person ?
Post by: Idahawk on September 12, 2014, 02:20:12 PM
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Title: Re: Is this the same person ?
Post by: G$ on September 12, 2014, 03:10:44 PM
Am I the only one that thinks it is Brian in tortoise glasses and a bowler hat?
Title: Re: Is this the same person ?
Post by: Craig on September 12, 2014, 04:05:37 PM

Quote from: G$ on September 12, 2014, 03:10:44 PM
Am I the only one that thinks it is Brian in tortoise glasses and a bowler hat?

ROFLMAO!!


no.. Your not alone. ;D
Title: Re: Is this the same person ?
Post by: zavod44 on September 12, 2014, 04:32:08 PM
It could be, I do shop at Jewel, there is one two min from my house. 
Title: Re: Is this the same person ?
Post by: Idahawk on September 12, 2014, 04:34:34 PM
 His name is " Uncle Johnny Coons " he hosted a number of kids shows in the 50s and early 60s in Chicago. In his time he was a celebrity in the Chicago area and I'm sure the picture is from the show based on his choice of aprons . " Noontime comedy" as it was called did skits and  offered advice about healthy eating for kids , he did grocery store grand openings and I'm sure Weber saw an opportunity to get involved with him and his show and so we got the famous grill shot. :)


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Title: Re: Is this the same person ?
Post by: zavod44 on September 13, 2014, 05:44:35 PM
You from Chicago Ida?
Title: Re: Is this the same person ?
Post by: Idahawk on September 13, 2014, 07:17:52 PM
Nope not from Chicago, was researching 50s kettles , found that pic and wondered who the guy in the monkey apron was , just a history buff .:)


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Title: Re: Is this the same person ?
Post by: Troy on September 14, 2014, 12:19:24 AM
Quote from: Idahawk on September 13, 2014, 07:17:52 PM
Nope not from Chicago, was researching 50s kettles , found that pic and wondered who the guy in the monkey apron was , just a history buff .:)


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Title: Is this the same person ?
Post by: Craig on September 14, 2014, 05:38:27 AM
Quote from: Troy on September 14, 2014, 12:19:24 AM
Quote from: Idahawk on September 13, 2014, 07:17:52 PM
Nope not from Chicago, was researching 50s kettles , found that pic and wondered who the guy in the monkey apron was , just a history buff .:)


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Ever watch the show ' drunk history'

It's hilarious and I learn a lot


My wife just turned me on to that show! I just watched the "First Ladies" and "Sports Heroes" episodes! Freakin hilarious!
Title: Re: Is this the same person ?
Post by: zavod44 on September 14, 2014, 03:39:33 PM
Quote from: Idahawk on September 13, 2014, 07:17:52 PM
Nope not from Chicago, was researching 50s kettles , found that pic and wondered who the guy in the monkey apron was , just a history buff .:)


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My mother in law knew exactly who he was.  She grew up here and she watched the show when she was a kid.  I'm not sure it was a kids nutrition show it sounded more like a kids nonsense show.....but interesting.  I was a history major in college for a while...I gave it up.