"Bozo the Clown" Ownership Rights Articles

[Mario500]

For the first time in 65 years, the ownership rights to the Bozo character have been sold to actor David Arquette. He’s been a life-long fan of the character and purchased the rights from Larry Harmon Pictures, who bought it from Capitol Records that created Bozo back in 1946.

"Bozo the Clown rights sold to David Arquette" (article)

"David Arquette talks to WGN Morning News about acquiring the rights to Bozo" (article)

(note regarding quotation near the beginning of this message: both of the articles mentioned here were being quoted)

[CaptHayfever]

A 10-year waiting list for tickets to a show where the target audience is under 10 years old!?

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

[Mario500]

"Actor David Arquette: 25th anniversary of ‘Scream’, new owner of all things ‘Bozo’ " (article and audio)

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"WGN-TV becomes ‘Chicago’s Merry Own’ with holiday favorites including NEW Bozo and New Year’s Eve Special!" (article with a video)

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"Midday Fix: Dean Richards takes a closer look at the digital restoration of 'Bozo's Circus: The 1970s' " (article with a video)

" 'Bozo’s Circus: The 1970's' premieres Sunday, December 19th" (article with a video)

[Mario500]

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"Actor David Arquette in studio: Acquiring the rights to iconic Bozo the Clown, film franchise ‘Scream’ to continue" (article and audio)