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Buffalo Bob Smith
American television show host (1917–1998) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert Emil Schmidt (November 27, 1917 – July 30, 1998), nicknamed Buffalo Bob, was an American radio and television personality and presenter; he was well known as the host of the children's show Howdy Doody.
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![]() Buffalo Bob Smith and Howdy Doody in 1972 | |
Born | Robert Emil Schmidt (1917-11-27)November 27, 1917 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
Died | July 30, 1998(1998-07-30) (aged 80) |
Burial place | Pinecrest ARP Church |
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Years active | 1943–1991 |
Spouse |
Mildred Metz (m. 1940) |
Children | 3 |
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