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'''Uncle Bob's Lucky 7 Club''', later renamed as '''The New Uncle Bob's Lucky 7 Club''' after his departure, is one of the earliest children shows for the Philippines. The show became iconic to the children that grew up at the 1960s-1980s. | '''''Uncle Bob's Lucky 7 Club''''', later renamed as '''''The New Uncle Bob's Lucky 7 Club''''' after his departure, is one of the earliest children shows for the Philippines. The show became iconic to the children that grew up at the 1960s-1980s. | ||
== Info == | ==Info== | ||
The show was aired every Saturday | The show was aired every Saturday morning on GMA-7. Stewart also has two sidekick puppets: Spanky the Elephant and Pancho the Worm.<ref> [https://facebook.com/groups/62296716862 Facebook group about the show.] Retrieved 05 Nov '21</ref> Stewart is known for his catchphrase "hot-diggity-dog" and vocables like ""bum-bum-barum" or "pum-pa-rum-pum".<ref> [http://nostalgiamanila.blogspot.com/2007/06/memories-of-uncle-bob-and-lucky-7-club.html Blogspot page abut the show.] Retrieved 05 Nov '21</ref> | ||
It is known that kids can write letters to Uncle Bob and they will read them on air. It also has a "Show and Tell" segment where kids are asked what are their favorite toys. Stewart also has a "live TV commercial" on the show where he endorses the toys of the sponsors. Known advertisers of the shows are Royal Gelatin, Crazy Foam Gun, Pan Pizza, Marisol Manor, G.I. Joe, Panacraft Handicrafts, Popcar, Matchbox, Hot Wheels, Zoids, Connectibles, and Play-Doh.<ref> [https://no-benta.blogspot.com/2010/03/bob-ng-pinoy.html?fbclid=IwAR0JAEc4VrscxF9go0q7XTDYw2Lv_kgxMXYMVxyzhrV_z5cREL2etoyQts8 Another | It is known that kids can write letters to Uncle Bob and they will read them on air. It also has a "Show and Tell" segment where kids are asked what are their favorite toys. Stewart also has a "live TV commercial" on the show where he endorses the toys of the sponsors. Known advertisers of the shows are Royal Gelatin, Crazy Foam Gun, Pan Pizza, Marisol Manor, G.I. Joe, Panacraft Handicrafts, Popcar, Matchbox, Hot Wheels, Zoids, Connectibles, and Play-Doh.<ref> [https://no-benta.blogspot.com/2010/03/bob-ng-pinoy.html?fbclid=IwAR0JAEc4VrscxF9go0q7XTDYw2Lv_kgxMXYMVxyzhrV_z5cREL2etoyQts8 Another Blogspot page about the show.] Retrieved 05 Nov '21</ref> | ||
There are also memorable moments of the show recalled by eyewitnesses, with an eyewitness being interviewed with his brother, with them arguing about their ages and it is said that Stewart cut straight to the commercial. It is also known that Stewart has bid goodbyes a lot in his show but not actually leaving, with a group of kids creating a farewell card for him and was thrilled as Stewart read the card on air.<ref> [http://senorenrique.blogspot.com/search?q=uncle+bob+stewart Blogspot page about the show.] Retrieved 05 Nov '21</ref> | There are also memorable moments of the show recalled by eyewitnesses, with an eyewitness being interviewed with his brother, with them arguing about their ages and it is said that Stewart cut straight to the commercial. It is also known that Stewart has bid goodbyes a lot in his show but not actually leaving, with a group of kids creating a farewell card for him and was thrilled as Stewart read the card on air.<ref> [http://senorenrique.blogspot.com/search?q=uncle+bob+stewart Blogspot page about the show.] Retrieved 05 Nov '21</ref> | ||
== Availability == | ==Availability== | ||
Scenes and pictures of the TV show are available online. However, it is believed the full episodes are lost. It is unknown if GMA intends to release them or if they have the archives of the said show. | Scenes and pictures of the TV show are available online. However, it is believed the full episodes are lost. It is unknown if GMA intends to release them or if they have the archives of the said show. | ||
== Pictures of the | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | ===Pictures of the Show=== | ||
UncleBobEarliestfootage.jpg|One of the earliest existing photos of the show, c. 1962 | <gallery mode=packed heights=175px> | ||
UncleBobEarliestfootage.jpg|One of the earliest existing photos of the show, c. 1962. | |||
UncleBobClub.jpg | UncleBobClub.jpg | ||
UncleBobChristmasparty.jpg|During a Christmas party | UncleBobChristmasparty.jpg|During a Christmas party. | ||
UncleBobclub2.jpg | UncleBobclub2.jpg | ||
UncleBobClubwithmascot.jpg|Uncle Bob with mascot Spanky the Elephant | UncleBobClubwithmascot.jpg|Uncle Bob with mascot Spanky the Elephant. | ||
Anotherunclebobclub.jpg | Anotherunclebobclub.jpg | ||
Unclebobinterviewingakid.jpg|Uncle Bob interviewing a kid | Unclebobinterviewingakid.jpg|Uncle Bob interviewing a kid. | ||
Unclebobfootage.jpg | Unclebobfootage.jpg | ||
Unclebobfootage4.jpg | Unclebobfootage4.jpg | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== | ===Other Images=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery mode=packed heights=175px> | ||
UncleBobMembershipCard.jpg|Membership card | UncleBobMembershipCard.jpg|Membership card. | ||
UncleBobMemberShipCard2.jpg|Another version of the membership card | UncleBobMemberShipCard2.jpg|Another version of the membership card. | ||
LetterFromBob.jpg|A letter written by Bob Stewart | LetterFromBob.jpg|A letter written by Bob Stewart. | ||
Letterfrombob1970.jpg|A letter written by Bob Stewart dated May 7, 1970 | Letterfrombob1970.jpg|A letter written by Bob Stewart dated May 7, 1970. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== Videos == | ===Videos=== | ||
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== External | ==External Links== | ||
* [https:// | *[https://facebook.com/673958768/videos/398687943768 Original Facebook post of the 1985 footage, full part.] | ||
== References == | ==References== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Lost TV]] | [[Category:Lost TV]] | ||
[[Category:Partially found media]] | [[Category:Partially found media]] | ||
[[Category:Historic]] | |||
Latest revision as of 01:40, 19 July 2022
Robert La Rue "Uncle Bob" Stewart.
Status: Partially Found
Uncle Bob's Lucky 7 Club, later renamed as The New Uncle Bob's Lucky 7 Club after his departure, is one of the earliest children shows for the Philippines. The show became iconic to the children that grew up at the 1960s-1980s.
Info
The show was aired every Saturday morning on GMA-7. Stewart also has two sidekick puppets: Spanky the Elephant and Pancho the Worm.[1] Stewart is known for his catchphrase "hot-diggity-dog" and vocables like ""bum-bum-barum" or "pum-pa-rum-pum".[2]
It is known that kids can write letters to Uncle Bob and they will read them on air. It also has a "Show and Tell" segment where kids are asked what are their favorite toys. Stewart also has a "live TV commercial" on the show where he endorses the toys of the sponsors. Known advertisers of the shows are Royal Gelatin, Crazy Foam Gun, Pan Pizza, Marisol Manor, G.I. Joe, Panacraft Handicrafts, Popcar, Matchbox, Hot Wheels, Zoids, Connectibles, and Play-Doh.[3]
There are also memorable moments of the show recalled by eyewitnesses, with an eyewitness being interviewed with his brother, with them arguing about their ages and it is said that Stewart cut straight to the commercial. It is also known that Stewart has bid goodbyes a lot in his show but not actually leaving, with a group of kids creating a farewell card for him and was thrilled as Stewart read the card on air.[4]
Availability
Scenes and pictures of the TV show are available online. However, it is believed the full episodes are lost. It is unknown if GMA intends to release them or if they have the archives of the said show.
Gallery
Pictures of the Show
One of the earliest existing photos of the show, c. 1962.
During a Christmas party.
Uncle Bob with mascot Spanky the Elephant.
Uncle Bob interviewing a kid.
Other Images
Membership card.
Another version of the membership card.
A letter written by Bob Stewart.
A letter written by Bob Stewart dated May 7, 1970.
Videos
External Links
References
- ↑ Facebook group about the show. Retrieved 05 Nov '21
- ↑ Blogspot page abut the show. Retrieved 05 Nov '21
- ↑ Another Blogspot page about the show. Retrieved 05 Nov '21
- ↑ Blogspot page about the show. Retrieved 05 Nov '21