Russell Scott
Russell Scott | |
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Scott in 2005 | |
| Born | June 30, 1921 Enid, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | August 27, 2012 (aged 91) Morrison, Colorado, U.S. |
| Other names | Blinky the Clown |
| Occupation(s) | Entertainer, Television personality. |
| Known for | Blinky's Fun Club |
| Spouse | Gwenna Scott |
| Children | 3 |
Russell Scott (June 30, 1921 – August 27, 2012), also known as Blinky the Clown, and simply Clown, was an American clown, television personality and presenter who starred in a Denver, Colorado television program called Blinky's Fun Club. Having spent 41 years on television in character, Scott holds the record as longest-running television clown in history, as well as the longest running children's television host in the United States.