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Bob Keeshan's pitch for his 1954 venture on ABC, ''Tinker's Workshop'', the show that paved the way for Captain Kangaroo the following year. Handwritten and typed draft includes a bio of Keeshan with his credit as Clarabell the Clown on ''Howdy Doody'' as well as a description of his character ''Tinker'', an ''...elderly...elf-like toymaker...'' Handwritten segment pitches an exclusive product placement segment within the program to potential show sponsor Milton Bradley, proposing ''...The Milton Bradley portion...will constitute a distinct and separate part of the program. The frequency of the program will give the Milton Bradley Co. and its products the daily exposure so necessary in today's competitive market...'' Other data includes airtime costs per market and ratings. 10pp. document on 10 sheets measures 8.5'' x 11''. Shows minor toning and chipping along edges, else near fine.
Pitch For Bob Keeshan's Captain Kangaroo Predecessor, The ''Tinker's Workshop'' Show -- Typed & Handwritten Documents From 1954
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