Is this the same person ?

[Idahawk]

[G$]

Am I the only one that thinks it is Brian in tortoise glasses and a bowler hat?

[Craig]

Am I the only one that thinks it is Brian in tortoise glasses and a bowler hat?

ROFLMAO!!


no.. Your not alone.

[zavod44]

It could be, I do shop at Jewel, there is one two min from my house. 

[Idahawk]

 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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[zavod44]

You from Chicago Ida?

[Idahawk]

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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[Troy]

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

[Craig]

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!

[zavod44]

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.