Buster the Clown

10/05/2026

Happy birthday, Buster Keaton!

10/01/2026

So,

What’s the difference between a well-dressed clown doctor (like me!) on a unicycle and a surgeon in scrubs on a bicycle?

(Wait for it . . . )

Attire.

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09/27/2026

Celebrating my 46th clowniversary today!

What a joyous journey it’s been.

Thank God for these gifts, and thank all of you for the claps and laughs.

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09/25/2026

09/25/2026

Happy heavenly 90th birthday, Jim Henson! 🔴

09/24/2026

Sometimes patients are just looking for a good sign to bring hope.

09/16/2026

Belated Happy Birthday,
Pinto Colvig!

🗓️ ON THIS DAY: September 11, 1892 🎙️

Remembering Pinto Colvig, born 134 years ago today in Jacksonville, Oregon.

You probably knew his voices long before you ever knew his name.

Pinto Colvig was the original voice of Goofy, beginning with Mickey’s Revue in 1932. But here’s the part that might surprise you: he was also the original Bozo the Clown.

In 1946, Colvig brought Bozo to life for Capitol Records in Bozo at the Circus, a children’s record and book that introduced the character to kids across the country. He later portrayed Bozo on television, beginning in 1949.

And Goofy and Bozo were only part of his incredible voice legacy. Colvig also voiced Grumpy and Sleepy in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Practical Pig in Three Little Pigs, and the Grasshopper in The Grasshopper and the Ants. He also provided many of Pluto’s familiar barks and sounds.

For generations of kids, that unmistakable voice was simply part of growing up.

Pinto Colvig passed away in 1967, but the characters he brought to life are still making people laugh today. 🙌😃❤️

09/15/2026

Salem Art Fair & Festival Children’s Parade!

Had a great time leading the Art Fair Children’s Parade on Saturday September 12! Wonderfully assisted by Bonnie-Jean “Giggle Britches” Brown and Joyce “Joyfilled” Ayers.

Thanks, Salem Art Association, for having us! And thanks, paraders, for playing with us. And a special shoutout to Devin, a young man and creative artist who found my car fob and saved me a long walk home!

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09/11/2026

See you there!

Remember the Children’s Parade at 10:00am tomorrow! Meet at the southwest corner of Bush’s Pasture Park, High and Leffelle Streets SE, at 9:30. And it will not rain on our parade!
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06/06/2026

A round of applause, tip of the hat, and rousing “bravissimo!” to my good buddy, Angel Ocasio, the Clown Prince of the Portland Rose Festival, as he parades off into the sunset. You can almost hear the sweet refrain of Charlie Chaplin’s Smile as the camera fades . . .