"FLIPPO APPRECIATION NIGHT" was held the night before Bob's 79th birthday (1/5/2006)
at the Ohio Historical Society to celebrate The King's enshrinement as a TV pioneer.

(photo by Tim Lister)
The honored speakers: Fritz "Nite Owl" Peerenboom, Chuck White, Eric Gnezda.
 
 

(photo by Tim Lister)

Fritz "Nite Owl" Peerenboom speaks of his knowing The King since 1954
when he signed on as floor crew.
 
 

(photo by Tim Lister)

Bob fields some questions from the crowd.
 
 

(photo by Tim Lister)
With Flippo hat reversed, Bob becomes Russian clown.

     (photo by Tim Lister)
The Clown's last standing ovation.  He loved you all for coming.

(photo by Tim Lister)

Fritz congratulates Bob warmly during the reception.   (photo by Tim Lister)
 

                                          The special cake

.. FC and OHS Director Dr. Laidlaw

Rob Rowland and Fritz the Nite Owl
 

  Flippo's Qube producer Jeff Milgrom
 

The Flippo Exhibit and proud historical figure...

(My research for the Flippo documentary has found that Flippo first went on the air with the
"Tip Top Bandwagon" show on December 10, 1953 at 5:15 PM.  It moved to Saturdays later.
I've let the OHS know.)
 
  

ABOUT THE 2 DVD SET OF F.A.N. :

The 2 DVD set includes all the media events of January 5, 2006:

              * Flippo's morning talk with Wags & Elliot
              * Bob's appearance on Channel 10's noon news
              * "Looking Back" special film played before speakers
              * Chuck White, Eric Gnezda, Fritz the Nite Owl tributes
              * Bob's remarks and answers to fans' questions
              * Flippo Bits never released on previous DVDs
              * Flippo's notes he used that night
Please allow 2-4 weeks delivery.
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