Bob McNea’s first boss, Old Man Smith

Bob McNea’s first boss, Old Man Smith

In 1938, the Easter Bunny brought Bobby a brand new red steel wagon. For the next few days, the McNea kids spent their school holiday taking turns pulling each other in it as they tore around the main floor of the house. Once they had banged up the doorways and...
Chaplin, Bob McNea & the Elizabeth St. Theatre

Chaplin, Bob McNea & the Elizabeth St. Theatre

The McNea children’s father, Bill was an accountant for the liquor control board in the 30’s. Unfortunately, when the Conservative government lost power to the Liberals back then, he and several other employees lost their jobs. No worries, Bill changed careers,...
Classic Detroit Kid’s show heroes 1960

Classic Detroit Kid’s show heroes 1960

Here`s a must watch! Early 60’s sketch with Bob McNea as Bozo the Clown and all his Detroit Classic Kids TV show buddies, Captain Jolly, Johnny Ginger, Sagebrush Shorty, Ricky the Clown, Larry Sands and Jerry Booth. Click on the TV below!  ...
St. Thomas Meets Jumbo the Elephant

St. Thomas Meets Jumbo the Elephant

Bob McNea’s interest in clowning was sparked by a picture of a clown that he saw in a tabloid magazine.“When I was about 9 years old, I saw a clown picture of Felix Adler that really hooked me. Perhaps the reason I was so taken by a picture of a clown is that I was...

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