300-pound novelty singer “Two Ton Baker” (Dick Baker) starred as one of The Happy Pirates in this early children’s series from WBKB Chicago, which aired at noon on weekdays, debuting on 29 December 1952.
The show featured Baker singing and playing the piano from the deck of his ship, the Cyclops (accompanied by “Bubbles” – a porpoise glove puppet – and “Squawky”, a live parrot) and old theatrical cartoons.
His sidekick was Joe “Half Ton” White.
Dick Baker died in Hazel Crest, Illinois, on 4 May 1975, aged 59.
Two Ton Baker
Dick Baker Little Oscar
Joe “Half Ton” White Moby
Art Hern
You May Also Like
Leave It to Larry 1 9 5 2 (USA) 11 x 30 minute episodes This short-lived CBS comedy series was broadcast…
Minnow on the Say 1 9 6 0 (Canada) 13 x 15 minute episodes This 1960 children's adventure series from CBC…
One Happy Family 1 9 6 1 (USA) 15 x 30 minute episodes "They reside with the parents of the…
The show featured Baker singing and playing the piano from the deck of his ship, the Cyclops (accompanied by “Bubbles” – a porpoise glove puppet – and “Squawky”, a live parrot) and old theatrical cartoons.
