Art Clokey, the creator of Gumby, has passed away.

[bluesbassman]

I thought this was a really cool quote:

Clokey said that though Gumby eventually became one of the most familiar toys of all time, he was at first resistant to roll out the bendable doll.

"I didn't allow merchandising for seven years after it was on the air," Clokey told San Luis Obispo Tribune in 2002, "because I was very idealistic, and I didn't want parents to think we were trying to exploit their children."

How many many people in the entertainment field do you think feel that way today?

Safe passage and RIP Mr. Clokey. :)

Full article at: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_obit_gumby_creator

[BuelahWitch]

1. He produced Davey & Goliath too

One of my fav programs growing up! :cry: