Renegade in a Circus of Clowns

Bozo was originally created by Alan W. Livingston in 1946.
The character was portrayed by Pinto Colvig for a children’s storytelling record album and an illustrated read-along book set.
Bozo became popular and served as the mascot for Capitol Records.
He made his first appearance on US television in 1949, still portrayed by Colvig.
Franchises and Local Shows:
After the creative rights to Bozo were purchased by Larry Harmon in 1957, the character became a common franchise across the United States.
Local television stations produced their own Bozo shows, featuring the character.
Performers who portrayed Bozo included Syd Saylor, Bob McNea, Willard Scott, Frank Avruch, Bob Bell, and Joey D’Auria.
Bozo TV shows were also produced in other countries, including Mexico, Brazil, Greece, Australia, and Thailand.