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...
Bob McNea, The Man Behind The Greasepaint

Bob McNea, The Man Behind The Greasepaint

Oopsy Daisy’s creator, Robert (Bob) J. McNea was born in St. Thomas, Ontario Canada in the summer of 1929. By the time he was 6 years old the Great Depression had swept through the country. Times were difficult, making feelings of pure joy and happiness seem...

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