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mahatmakanejeeves

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Tue Oct 12, 2021, 08:38 AM Oct 2021

On this day, October 12, 1921, Art Clokey, the creator of "Gumby," was born.

A pioneer in stop-motion clay animation, Art Clokey was #BornOnThisDay, Oct. 12, 1921. Remembered as the creator of TV's "Gumby" (1955-'60+ the original voice of Gumby's sidekick, Pokey) & for TV's Davey and Goliath (1961-'73). Passed in 2010 (age 88). #RIP #GoneButNotForgotten


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