Nov. 13, 1959
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Bungles the Clown debuted on WVEC. |
The man behind the makeup was station announcer Jerry Sandford. Bungles was a favorite with local kids until 1973. |
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One of those kids was Bob Saget, who grew up in Norfolk and went on to star in the ABC sitcom "Full House" and "America's Funniest Home Videos." Here, Bob demonstrates the "Bungles Wave." |
Nov. 13, 1959
WVEC Channel 13 (VHF) signed-on from administrative offices and studio on Pembroke Avenue in Hampton, Virginia. |
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