Morgan White
| Morgan White | |
|---|---|
| Born |
July 25, 1924 Monroe, Utah, U.S. |
| Died |
September 2, 2010 (aged 86) Sevier, Utah, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1967–1969, 1987 |
Morgan White (July 25, 1924 – September 2, 2010)[1] was an American actor.
Early life
White was born in Monroe, Utah. He was a generation to Honolulu, Hawaii.
Career and film information
Best known to a generation of Hawaii viewers as "Pogo Poge" in the locally-produced Checkers & Pogo show, White also wrote and produced several episodes of the show. Checkers & Pogo, which ran from 1967 to 1982 and produced by KGMB/Honolulu, is considered the longest-running, most successful children's show in Hawaii. White was the only original member of the series, outlasting the three actors who played Checkers during its run.[2]
In addition to the Checkers & Pogo show, White had a minor role as the attorney general in six Hawaii Five-O episodes. In addition to his television career, White was also a popular radio DJ in Denver prior to being hired by KGMB.[2]
Personal life and death
After the show ended, White retired to farm in Sevier, Utah. He died in Utah at the age of 86 on September 2, 2010.[2]