Rusty Nails
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Jim Allen (b. 1928 or 1929) was the host of various children's television shows from 1957-1972. The Portland, Oregon KPTV and KATU host is well-known for his "Rusty Nails" (originally known as Rusty the Clown) alter ego, and at last report, still makes local appearances.
The Simpsons creator Matt Groening has stated in Simpsons DVD commentaries that his Krusty the Klown character is largely inspired by Rusty Nails, whom Groening watched while growing up in Portland.
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- Rusty's Hour: September 1958 to December 1959
- Rusty Nails and the Three Stooges: January 1960 to March 1962
- The Rusty Nails Cartoon Show: January 1967 to September 1972
- Kids' Comedy Theater: September 1972 to March 1973
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