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	Straight Dope Staff Report: Are clown faces registered by painting them on eggs?
		Clown Bluey became chairman of Clowns International in 1984 and resurrected Mr.
		The U.S. egg collection was housed at the International Clown Hall of Fame until 1997 when that organization moved from Delavan, Wisconsin, to its current location in Milwaukee.
		Clowns run in circles and fall on their faces.
	www.straightdope.com /mailbag/mclown.html (1891 words)

	CNN - Clown Hall of Fame inducts Bozo - Aug. 4, 1996
		CNN - Clown Hall of Fame inducts Bozo - Aug. 4, 1996
		The Clown Hall of Fame was founded in 1986 for the preservation and advancement of clown art.
		The Hall of Fame has a "Lifetime of Laughter Achievement Award." The award has gone to Harmon and Willard Scott, who played Bozo and was the first Ronald McDonald before becoming the "Today Show" weatherman.
	www.cnn.com /US/9608/04/bozo.fame (273 words)

	International Clown Hall of Fame, Milwaukee
		For those with a funny bony, be sure to visit Milwaukee's International Clown Hall of Fame.
		Everything related to being a clown is on display from costumes, to props, to make up.
		The history of clowning is presented in a series of displays; photos of famous clowns are also exhibited.
	www.planetware.com /milwaukee/international-clown-hall-of-fame-us-wi-milic.htm (92 words)

	Clown Hall of Fame-History
		The International Clown Hall of Fame (ICHOF) concept began to come alive in February of 1987 with the opening of an office and museum in downtown Delavan.
		Programming at the center has included "Clown Encounters" in which the general public has an opportunity to try on the art form; National Clown Week events; and "Lock-in" seminars, which teach the art of clowning to teens involved with the education of drug and alcohol abuse.
		The history of the International Clown Hall of Fame continues to be marked by a partnership of many people with the museum's board.
	www.theclownmuseum.org /chofhist.html (695 words)

	USATODAY.com - Who's the first Bozo? Clown Hall of Fame switches honor
		Now the International Clown Hall of Fame in downtown Milwaukee is formally endorsing a different version: Capitol Records executive Alan Livingston created Bozo for recordings in 1946, and the late Vance "Pinto" Colvig was the first person to play the clown.
		Kathryn O'Dell, the hall's executive director, said the hall was duped to believe Harmon created Bozo and didn't find out the truth until ABCnews.com columnist and entertainment producer Buck Wolf reported Harmon was wrongly laying claim to the character.
		Capitol Records Inc. sold all the rights to Bozo the Capitol Clown, except the masters for the previous records, in the mid 1950s to Harmon, who a few years earlier had answered a Capitol casting call to be a Bozo.
	www.usatoday.com /news/offbeat/2004-05-27-bozos_x.htm (602 words)

	Clown Camp Staff
		She is an award-winning clown who for many years served as one of the top executive officers in the Clowns of America, International organization.
		She is a professional clown, a member of Clowns of America International and a member of World Clown Association.
		He is widely traveled as a clown performer and teacher and has performed in many locales, from the deep jungles in Thailand to the modern city of Minneapolis.
	www.uwlax.edu /clowncamp/htm/instrucstaff.htm (1731 words)

	clown
		Clown (as defined by Merriam Webster) - a fool, jester, or comedian in an entertainment (as a play); specifically : a grotesquely dressed comedy performer in a circus b : a person who habitually plays the buffoon.
		Inducted into the 1990 Clown Hall of Fame, Joseph Grimaldi was one of the greatest English pantomimes.
		He also was the one to give clowns their most enduring nickname, "Joey." Grimaldi used a substantial amount of color to his mouth, cheeks, and eyebrows over his painted white face.
	www.allaroundentertainers.com /clown.htm (583 words)

	Clown Camp Staff
		She is an award-winning clown who for many years served as one of the top executive officers in the Clowns of America, International organization.
		She is a professional clown, a member of Clowns of America International and a member of World Clown Association.
		He is widely traveled as a clown performer and teacher and has performed in many locales, from the deep jungles in Thailand to the modern city of Minneapolis.
	perth.uwlax.edu /clowncamp/htm/instrucstaff.htm (1731 words)

	A Tale of Three Bozos
		The Clown Hall of Fame seems to feel it was duped by him, although Harmon's Bozo credentials are also impressive.
		Pinto Colvig wouldn't be in the Clown Hall of Fame.
		The Clown Hall of Fame doesn't address Harmon's misrepresentation of his role by misrepresenting it in a different way.
	www.ethicsscoreboard.com /list/bozo.html (386 words)

	Boston.com / News / Local / Clown central South Shore Joeys are serious about keeping big shoes, red noses in fashion
		He likens clowning to an art form that incorporates sculpture, face painting, comedy, acting, joke and skit writing, and plenty of practice.
		The clown business is similar to any other, she said.
		''Clowning is a business; they go to conventions to see what the new wigs are, the rubber noses that won't fall off.
	www.boston.com /news/local/articles/2005/03/24/clown_central?pg=2 (527 words)

	TICKED.COM: Bizarre Attractions
		According to the RV hall, Riblet was not only a pioneer in the industry’s pivotal galvanized roofing efforts in the 1950s, but also served as a “major force” in developing plastic plumbing systems and bath components.
		For patent-pride sake, there’s the Inventors Hall of Fame (/330-762-4463) in Akron, Ohio.
		The Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame (808-235-4742) in Kailua salutes folks like Mary Kawena Pukui, who, in addition to contributing greatly to fields of chanting, hula and song, apparently also co-authored the Hawaiian Dictionary.
	www.ticked.com /occidental/2000/ochall2.htm (791 words)

	Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2003
		The seven new electees represent the 45th group to enter the Hall of Fame since the institution began the process in 1959.
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	www.hoophall.com /news/2003_class_release.htm (1655 words)

	History of International Clown Week - The First week in August
		In 1967 Clown Club of America members were urged to write to their congressmen and senators requesting a presidential proclamation naming August 1-7 as National Clown Week.
		After clowns met with Senator John McClellan of Arkansas who was chairman of the Senate subcommittee on Observances and Holidays success was finally achieved.
		He lobbied congress and organized a visit by clowns to the senate building in Washington, D.C. The joint resolution was signed into law by President Nixon on August 2, 1971.
	www.internationalclownweek.org /national-history.htm (344 words)

	Jacksonville’s ‘Pinto’ recognized as original Bozo the Clown - May 29, 2004
		The International Clown Hall of Fame in Milwaukee, Wis., on Friday inducted Colvig as the one who first played and developed the grinning, red-haired clown in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
		The Hall of Fame took down the plaque of Larry Harmon, who had been credited with creating Bozo, but who, in fact, bought the identity from Columbia Records in the mid-1950s and went on to train many Bozos and splash the clown face all over network television, according to Kathryn O’Dell, the Hall’s executive director.
		The Hall of Fame’s O'Dell said the organization was duped into believing Harmon created Bozo — and didn't find out the truth until ABCnews.com columnist and entertainment producer Buck Wolf reported Harmon was wrongly laying claim to the character.
	archive.mailtribune.com /archive/2004/0529/local/stories/03local.htm (871 words)

	Jacksonville’s ‘Pinto’ recognized as original Bozo the Clown - May 29, 2004
		The International Clown Hall of Fame in Milwaukee, Wis., on Friday inducted Colvig as the one who first played and developed the grinning, red-haired clown in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
		The Hall of Fame took down the plaque of Larry Harmon, who had been credited with creating Bozo, but who, in fact, bought the identity from Columbia Records in the mid-1950s and went on to train many Bozos and splash the clown face all over network television, according to Kathryn O’Dell, the Hall’s executive director.
		The Hall of Fame’s O'Dell said the organization was duped into believing Harmon created Bozo — and didn't find out the truth until ABCnews.com columnist and entertainment producer Buck Wolf reported Harmon was wrongly laying claim to the character.
	www.mailtribune.com /archive/2004/0529/local/stories/03local.htm (871 words)

	Tips From Hickory's Clown Alley - Jan 2000 - June 2000
		Many clowns are afraid to work with a puppet because they cannot do ventriloquism, their lips move.
		Because the WWW allows your clown to be in full color with several different still pictures, to move and talk with use of short video clips and essentially to have unlimited full color text available.
		Visit your favorite clown dealer, or visit the Dealers Page of this website to make sure your kids are happy and want you to paint their faces again.
	www.webclowns.com /tips_0001.htm (2305 words)

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		The sponsoring body of the hall of fame is the Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association, IHSBCA, which has served the baseball coaches of Indiana since 1971.
		The first inductions were in July 1979 and there are currently 91 inductees in the hall of fame in four categories, pro-player, coach-manager (high school, college, pro), contributor and veteran.
		The Chicago Business Hall of Fame was established in 1983 to honor the champions of free enterprise and present role models in business for area youth.
	www.lycos.com /info/fame.html (535 words)

	International Clown Hall of Fame
		Our mission is to establish and maintain an internationally recognized “Clown Hall of Fame” which pays tribute to the “Art of Clowning” around the world.
		Technician Alley, Clowns of Waukesha and Cousin Ottos Alley.
		Establish and maintain an internationally recognized “Hall of Fame” which pays tribute to clowns and the art of clowning around the world.
	www.theclownmuseum.org (332 words)

	NPR : Clown Hall of Fame Inducts a Superstar
		NPR : Clown Hall of Fame Inducts a Superstar
		Vance "Pinto" Colvig was posthumously inducted into the International Clown Hall of Fame Friday as the original Bozo the Clown.
		In 1990, he was honored with the Hall of Fame's "Lifetime of Laughter Award" for creating Bozo.
	www.npr.org /templates/story/story.php?storyId=1916345 (208 words)

	World Clown Association (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The World Clown Association began in 1983 with the vision of a few clowns for an organization that would focus on education in clown arts and spread the art of clowning around the world.
		WCA continues to strive to impact the world of clowning with positive education in all areas of makeup, wardrobe, and variety skills for clowns.
		We are interested in the past, present, and future of clowning in the world today and have 8 members inducted into the International Clown Hall of Fame.
	www.worldclownassociation.com /history.html (200 words)

	History of clowns and clowning
		Clowning has had a long history, across the world -- from ancient Egypt to the middle ages to the current day.
		Clown Hall of Fame - 1998 - Peggy Williams, Ernie "Blinko" Burch, Robert Armin
		Clown Hall of Fame - 2000 - Francesco Caroli, Nola Rae, François Fratellini, Duane "Uncle Soapy" Thorpe, George L. Fox
	www.clown-ministry.com /History (449 words)

	AAA Midwest Traveler - Show me fame
		David Rice Atchison (1807-1886), whose claim to fame is his one-day term as president of the United States.
		Clown Emmett Kelly (1898-1979) is best known to circus fans as the hobo “Weary Willie.” For 55 years, Kelly wore the greasepaint and made us laugh.
		The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in Springfield is a don’t-miss attraction for anyone on a sports themed road trip.
	www.ouraaa.com /traveler/0507/fea_fame_m.html (1141 words)

	Emmett Kelly, Sr. biography - world famous tramp clown
		He was inducted into the Clown Hall of Fame in 1989.
		The next year, Eva became pregnant and Emmett Kelly tried to increase his salary by developing a new clown character for the show based on his sketches of Weary Willy.
		The boss clown of the circus thought that the tramp clown wasn't appropriate for the circus -- Weary Willy was, in his opinion, too scruffy and dirty-looking.
	www.clown-ministry.com /History/Emmett-Kelly-Sr.html (825 words)

	The Times Plus, Monroe Times, Monroe, Wisconsin, USA
		Jane Swiggum, 65, has been clowning around as Dotty since 1990 and was inducted into the Midwest Clown Hall of Fame last weekend during the 33rd annual Midwest Clown Association Round-Up.
		Swiggum said the honor is just "icing on the cake" to her long clowning career -- especially since she never thought she'd pull on bloomers and stick on a silly red nose.
		Swiggum joined Cousin Otto's Clown Alley in Delavan and began entering competitions in character, costume, makeup, performance and paradeability, where she began to accumulate the points that qualified her for induction into the Midwest Clown Hall of Fame.
	www.themonroetimes.com /o1014pdo.htm (508 words)

	CNN.com - Unheralded find home in obscure halls of fame - May 24, 2004
		Here are some other halls of fame that are a little less known and a little more eccentric.
		But of course, not all halls of fame are created equal.
		Maybe there should be one for the halls of fame themselves.
	www.cnn.com /2004/TRAVEL/05/24/hall.of.fames/index.html (575 words)

	Legends & Lore: Lou Jacobs
		His instantly recognizable clown face -- cone head, tiny hat, tuft of hair, arching eyebrows and oversized mouth -- was featured prominently on posters, billboards, and magazine covers, in television commercials, and even on a United States postage stamp.
		Jacobs created his own clown gags, and his repertoire is legendary to circus scholars and circus fans alike.
		And in 1989, Jacobs was inducted into the Circus Hall Of Fame in Peru, Indiana, and the Clown Hall Of Fame in Delavan, Wisconsin -- one of only six clowns to be honored in that Hall's inaugural year.
	www.ringling.com /explore/history/legend/ljacobs.aspx (851 words)

	Arthur Pedlar - Inducted into the 1992 Clown Hall of Fame (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Pedlar's interest in preserving variety arts history led to his portrayals of famous music hall entertainers, transforming characters on stage by changing rubber noses, wigs and costume accessories.
		The president of the England's Motley Clown alley has managed to combine his clowning with a family business of a Southport shopping mall.
		He was inducted into the Clown Hall of Fame in 1992.
	www.home.earthlink.net /~tfraymond/History/ArthurPedlar.html (168 words)

	Harlem Globetrotters Biography (Site not responding. Last check: )
		After the game, Saperstein informed his players that it was OK to add more clowning in the games, but only when they had established a safe lead on the scoreboard.
		In 1939, the Globetrotters were runners-up to the New York Rens (Hall of Fame, 1963) in the World Professional Basketball Tournament in Chicago.
		With players such as Geese Ausbie, Goose Tatum, 1998 Hall of Famer Marques Haynes, Curly Neal and Meadowlark Lemon, the Globetrotters quickly became ambassadors of bringing their showmanship to millions.
	www.hoophall.com /halloffamers/harlem_globetrotters.htm (1217 words)

	ABC News: Will Clown Fight Spoil Bozo Bash?
		After a circus of controversy, Pinto Colvig will finally be inducted into the International Clown Hall of Fame as TV's first Bozo.
		Just don't expect a painted smile on every clown — especially Larry Harmon, who owns the rights to Bozo and has been claiming for years that he created the TV legend.
		A 1999 Wolf Files investigation concluded that Harmon's claims were highly questionable and his plaque at the Clown Hall of Fame has been removed from display.
	abcnews.go.com /Entertainment/WolfFiles/story?id=116585 (401 words)

	Debate over Bozo's origins is not a laughing matter - The Washington Times: Nation/Politics - May 28, 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The issue is who created Bozo the Clown — and the dispute is wiping the smiles off some funny faces.
		Now the International Clown Hall of Fame in downtown Milwaukee is endorsing a different version: Capitol Records executive Alan Livingston created Bozo for recordings in 1946, and Vance "Pinto" Colvig was the first person to play the clown.
		Kathryn O'Dell, the hall's executive director, said the organization was duped to believe Mr.
	www.washtimes.com /national/20040528-120139-1793r.htm (525 words)

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