Russell Scott

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Russell Scott, also known as Blinky the Clown, was an American clown, who starred in a Denver, Colorado, television program called Blinky's Fun Club from 1965 until the show's cancellation in 1998.[1] Scott successfully sued his former employer, KWGN Channel 2, after cancellation.

Recently, Scott was inducted in the Colorado Broadcasters Hall of Fame, and he was the subject of a 2006 documentary, titled Blinky, produced and directed by Brian Malone.[1]

In 2004, Scott's wife of 62 years, Gwen, filed for divorce.[1]

Scott currently owns and manages Blinky's Antiques on Antique Row in Denver.[1][2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d Roberts, Michael; Susan Froyd; and Julie Dunn. "Tears of a Clown: the Ups and Downs of Being Blinky" in Westword, May 13, 2004.
  2. ^ NATAS Heartland Silver Circle - Russell Scott