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''Howdy Doody'' host Buffalo Bob Smith autograph letter signed, to ''Howdy Doody'' castmember Bob Keeshan, who played the memorable Clarabell the Clown. Letter on Smith's personal stationery is dated 23 March 1990 and reads in full: ''Dear Bobby, Congratulations to you -- our first clown on the Howdy Doody Show. We have fond memories of the many unpredictable things that happened during those early days of live television. Howdy and I and the whole Doodyville gang are grateful to you for helping to establish the character of Clarabell -- who has, over the years, become one of the most beloved and famous clowns of all time! All the best. Your old buddy, Bob / Buffalo Bob Smith''. Letter on 1pp. measures 8.5'' x 11'', near fine.
Howdy Doody's Bob Smith Autograph Letter Signed to Bob Keeshan -- ''...Congratulations to you -- our first clown on the Howdy Doody Show...one of the most beloved and famous clowns of all time!''
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