PAT McCORMICK His career began in 1953 as a "gofer" at the old Allied Artists Studios in Hollywood, then became an apprentice film editor and assistant co Producer Walter Wanger. padding-left: 5%; He did not want to have a fuss made, the younger McCormick told The Chronicle during a phone interview Monday. Charley and Humphrey send their love to everybody., Peter Hartlaub is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. } .pog-text a { font-size:1.266em; } top: 0; margin: 0; #edit-submit-locations, .view-locations #edit-reset { I remember "Uncle Gary" and when you cranked the lion's tail a cartoon came on. Sonoma State University Theatre Arts and Dance Sonoma State University 1801 East Cotati Ave @media screen and (min-width: 768px) { .view-homepage-promo-cards.view-id-homepage_promo_cards .attachment.attachment-after .views-element-container, .view-homepage-promo-cards.view-id-homepage_promo_cards.view-display-id-page_1 .views-row { Thoroughly convinced his father was dead, Steve he sent word to the Chronicle, which dutifully reported it. #libchat_modal_title { box-shadow: 7px 9px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); min-width: 103px; .view-homepage-promo-cards.view-id-homepage_promo_cards .attachment.attachment-after .views-element-container:active { For more than 24 hours after Pat McCormicks son let the press know that his father had died, there was an outpouring of grief and tributes to the former childrens show host who worked at KGO and KTVU from the 1960s to 1990s. 11). margin: 5px 20px 10px 0; } from {opacity: 1;} box-shadow: none; } header #block-translation { Pat McCormick [1] is a retired local television personality who worked for San Francisco's KGO-TV, and Oakland's, KTVU channel 2, where among many jobs he was the nightly news' weatherman, hosted the midday movie Dialing for Dollars program, and co-hosted the local edition of the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. position: relative; } Hi Sue, I took a look, but was unable to locate anything further. top: 20px; .path-rooms-faqs .views-element-container, .view-songbooks, section#block-views-block-blogs-block-22 .view-content, section#block-sjpl-views-block-menu-cards-block-1 .view-content, section#block-views-block-blogs-block-18 .view-content { display: -moz-box; } Hartlaub and columnist Heather Knight co-created the Total SF podcast and event series, engaging with locals to explore and find new ways to celebrate San Francisco and the Bay Area. } Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. } .flex-row.edit-search-create-btns .btn { #block-ultimenumainnavigation #ultimenu-main.ultimenu .ultimenusub .menu--main li { } } margin-top: 20px; } Buy "Pat McCormick on the last Dialing for Dollars on KTVU " by Jenniferkate72 as a Sticker. .annotated-row { color: #333333; Welcome to town, Patrick, one reporter at the San Francisco Examiner wrote, and I hope your Charley Horse never develops a limp., McCormick and his characters initially helmed a weekday morning show, but half-hour evening and four-hour Saturday morning shows soon followed. vertical-align: bottom; margin: 30px 1.5%; } position: absolute; By contrast Charley and Humphrey were my passion. Add "&fmt=18" for the high-resolution version. He covers Bay Area culture, co-hosts the Total SF podcast and writes the archive-based Our SF local history column. McCormick on Tuesday said that he was aware of the outpouring of memories from fans who thought he was gone. 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Pat McCormick (born c. 1933) is a retired local television personality in San Francisco, California's KGO-TV, and Oakland's, KTVU channel 2 in the San Francisco Bay Area, where among many jobs he was the nightly news' weatherman, hosted the midday movie Dialing for Dollars program, and co-hosted the local edition of the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. } Subsequently lol. .view-id-holiday_closures.view-display-id-page_3, #block-eastsideartcontestsponsors { .video-card .promo-hero-img.card-img { Anyone else have memories of it? border-collapse: collapse; right: -10px; text-transform: capitalize; } } Patricia McCormick was born on May 23, 1956 (age 66) in Pennsylvania, United States. .view-college-promise-comparison table { .view-jobs.view-id-jobs.view-display-id-block_2, #webform-submission-webform-for-testing-add-form, .view-empty, .california-room-collection, .view-display-id-page_3, section#block-sjpl-exposedformmusic-collections-indexpage-2, .path-locations .view-filters { float: right; } } padding-top: 30px; } } We overnighted it to Pat. .view-college-promise-comparison .view-filters { .btn-chat:hover, .btn-chat:focus, .btn-chat:active { After the birth of my son in 1990, I wrote to Art Finley, Bob March, and Pat McCormick for autographed photos. left: 0; Listen to music by Pat McCormick on Apple Music. } } .view-homepage-promo-cards.view-id-homepage_promo_cards .attachment.attachment-after .views-element-container .views-element-container:hover, .view-volunteer-of-the-year .view-filters { .view-college-promise-comparison { [2] display: flex; width: 100% !important; Pat graduated from Oskaloosa High School with the class of 1967. @media screen and (min-width: 768px) { /* Ultimenu fixes */ } It's just that my wife and I know what's around the bend, and it beckons.". transition: box-shadow 300ms ease-in-out; .form-item.js-form-item.form-type-radio.js-form-type-radio.form-item-worksroom-setup.js-form-item-worksroom-setup.radio { .gtranslate-edit .btn { } .view-homepage-promo-cards.view-id-homepage_promo_cards .attachment.attachment-after, .view-homepage-promo-cards.view-id-homepage_promo_cards.view-display-id-page_1 .view-content { background: transparent; .page-node-type-page-web .main-container .col-sm-9 { [2] .flex-card-l { .people-card, .flex-wrap-card.people-card { } At one time Pat voiced a series of one-minute public service announcements Join Facebook to connect with Patrick McCormick and others you may know. } top: -3px; margin-bottom: 0 !important; He also hosted Dialing for Dollars for 17 years. width: 30%; Good luck! box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); width: 50%; .page-node-type-page-web .main-container .col-sm-3 .sjpl-chat-container { .bef-checkboxes .checkbox { position: absolute; .jobs .content .field { .alert-chat, .alert-chat button.close { Please tell me about your background, where you grew up, how you became a writer. Hi Jeff, I remember this commercial, thanks for sharing your story! float: left; } } flex-direction: column-reverse; He was born May 28, 1949, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the son of Claude Parker and Charlotte Marie Dietch McCormick. padding-left: 0; TBD. } float: left; margin: 0; When he asked me if I were interested in writing it, Sane explains, I leapt at the chance. That's a great memory Raye, and very cool that you've still got that autographed photo! } } } } .d-none { from New School University in 1999. max-width: 90%; It was a local sf kids after school show. And Mayor Art (Art Finley), after leaving the Bay Area, did talkshows in Pat Mccormick, 54 Resides in Myrtle Beach, SC Lived In West Chester PA, Murrells Inlet SC, Downingtown PA, Malvern PA Related To Joseph Mccormick, Kathleen Mccormick, Jeanne Mccormick, Edward Mccormick Also known as Patricia Joan Mccormick, Patricia J Cormick, Patricia J Ade Includes Address (10) Phone (5) Email (3) See Results Pat Mccormick, 70 .path-locations-table .table > caption + thead > tr:first-child > th, .path-locations-table .table > caption + thead > tr:first-child > td, .path-locations-table .table > colgroup + thead > tr:first-child > th, .path-locations-table .table > colgroup + thead > tr:first-child > td, .path-locations-table .table > thead:first-child > tr:first-child > th, .path-locations-table .table > thead:first-child > tr:first-child > td { Thoroughly convinced his father was dead, Steve he sent word to the Chronicle, which dutifully reported it. I loved that show Whachamallalit and we watched it because we all thought Gus was so cute!! } I think the host of the show I was remembering was Pat Paulsen, a comedian who grew up in the Bay Area and later ran for political office--Presidential. Little has been heard of Pat McCormick since 1995, when he retired to a five-acre wooded property in Gold Beach, Oregon with his wife Flora. top: -15px; Charley and Humphrey are one of the most-posted-about topics in Facebooks wide variety of Bay Area history groups. section.blog-comments { padding-right: 30px; He knew that when he got out, he wanted to pursue his dream of being on the radio. padding-top: 30px; } } In time, he'd added additional characters, "Sneezer," "Shagnasty Bear," and "Pussyfoot", the grand piano playing cat wearing sunglasses. .view-college-promise-comparison table { } } float: none; display: -webkit-box; As soon as I seen him, my Grandson and I went to say Hi. padding-right: 12px; width:100%; display:none; .alert-chat button.close { } padding-top: 30px; display: -webkit-flex; padding-left: 5%; padding: 10px 16px; .page-node-type-blog-lang .col-sm-9 { Retired local TV star Pat McCormick very much alive. display: flex; background: #fff; I want to emphasize, I recognize the absolute stupidity of [the incident], McCormick told KTVU. margin: auto !important; Pat McCormick (television personality)::"For other, similarly named persons, see Pat McCormick (disambiguation) ". .view-homepage-promo-cards.view-id-homepage_promo_cards .attachment.attachment-after .views-element-container { I was on the Mayor Art show, although I couldn't tell you when exactly, mid sixties I think. remove on Oct 4. } .chat-cards #libchat_d281a06c0b8f53e791abeba9bf0b9029 iframe, .chat-cards #libchat_f6c91f46e9dd3ace51570bf203bb5efb iframe, .chat-cards #libchat_028ba638f9d339194272be42ae319059 iframe, .chat-cards #libchat_cb01fdc888b7a35e4f4d6b2150cf4ef2 iframe { to {right: -2000px;} .list-unstyled.covid-list { lol. padding: 0 5%; From there, Justin and I brainstormed story ideas.. .page-node-type-page-web .main-container .col-sm-3 .sjpl-chat-container { .faq-category-list { padding: 0; Aug. 2, 2005. width: 100%; .view-college-promise-comparison table > caption + thead > tr:first-child > th, .view-college-promise-comparison table > caption + thead > tr:first-child > td, .view-college-promise-comparison table > colgroup + thead > tr:first-child > th, .view-college-promise-comparison table > colgroup + thead > tr:first-child > td, .view-college-promise-comparison table > thead:first-child > tr:first-child > th, .view-college-promise-comparison table > thead:first-child > tr:first-child > td { .flex-card-r, background: #F5F5F5; padding-left: 5%; View Pat Mccormick results in Oregon (OR) including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. padding:10px; Pat McCormick (born c. 1933) is a retired local television personality in San Francisco, California's KGO-TV, and Oakland's, KTVU channel 2 in the San Francisco Bay Area, where among many jobs he was the nightly news' weatherman, hosted the midday movie Dialing for Dollars program, and co-hosted the local edition of the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon. Those popular characters, voiced by McCormick, had their own TV show in the 60s and later starred in public service announcements on KTVU. .faqs .view-header p { } height: 2em; .faq-dt { margin-top: 20px; } margin: 10px 0 40px; padding: 0 0 0 12px; .people-card, .flex-wrap-card.people-card { width: 100%; #views-exposed-form-frequently-asked-questions-page-2, .no-search { She graduated from Rosemont College in 1978, followed by an M.S. McCormick did confirm, however, that he is in fact being treated for melanoma. } } .account-dropdown .btn.dropdown-toggle { float: left; Exploring a little more I also located a 1950s KPIX show called "The Wonderful World of Brother Buzz" and another called "The King Norman Show." padding: 10px; Charley and Humphrey send their love to everybody.. clear: both; .footer1-container.sjpl-mission { This guy was sophisticated and knowledgeable about local culture. } transform: scale(1.6) rotate(-90deg); .view-homepage-promo-cards.view-id-homepage_promo_cards .view-content, .view-homepage-promo-cards.view-id-homepage_promo_cards .view-header { The San Francisco Bay Area Fox-owned station talked to McCormick in Oregon, where he lives, and said "he apologized for the misunderstanding." "This is a personal situation and my family wants privacy at this time," said McCormick. In a statement to KTVU, he offered another apology, and referenced his beloved. The issues just get better and better, Hageman tells KQED. } .path-app-faqs aside.col-sm-3, .path-search-faqs aside.col-sm-3 { } Click here to read. .faq-category-list .btn { Once you determine if they have the footage, arranging to view and/or obtain a copy could be additional challenges. } .blog-comments .indented { Hi JeffAre you the Jeff that married Theresa W and worked at Data General? Bob Eldred hosted an evening version called "The Jackpot Movie." KUSA - Denver, Colorado, also as KBTV, Stormy Rottman hosted the segments. }*/ After the show He autographed his promotional pictures to each one of the kids there. He wrote for a number of performers such as Red Skelton, Phyllis Diller and Johnny Carson as well as for shows including Get Smart. a.toolbar-icon.acquia-active-subscription.toolbar-item {display: none;} /* Remove when done */ width: 94%; } } Browse 53 pat mccormick actor stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. } } position: relative; float: left; font-weight: bold; Their long-running shows on KTVU and KGO-TVthe creations of TV host Pat McCormickhelped shape the minds and morals of generations of children in the region. Thanks for sharing your memory Rozalynn. width: 100%; #q-submit-catalog-search { McCormicks kid show started on a Fresno CBS affiliate before getting picked up by San Franciscos ABC-owned station KGO in 1961. } padding: 3px 20px 3px 0px; float: left; Do you remember Mr. Bob was replaced by sir sedley? .page-node-type-blog-lang .col-sm-9 { margin-left: 5%; background-color: #f9f9f9; to {opacity: 1;} padding: 0; .blog-comments, .path-comment .region-content .comment-form { He was so cool! KTVU says former personality Pat McCormick is not dead, despite earlier reports to the contrary.. } width: 70%; Nov. 3, 1974. He got it on a Friday and called me the following Monday. align-items: center; Patricia McCormick is a journalist and writer. } padding-top: 0; He had pretty good sets and sound effects right in the studio this was sometime in the early 60's. .sjpl-mission.footer1-container { padding-left: 5%; Tim Hollis documented about 1,400 local children's shows in a 2002 book called Hi There, Boys and Girls! top: 40px; padding: 20px 30px 30px; .member-apply-icon { I remember watching in the early Sixties, maybe 1964-66 time frame, a tall, lean male host with dark hair wearing suit and tie (sort of a West Coast William F. Buckley persona) sitting in front of the camera and talking about various esoteric subjects. padding: 0 0 15px 10px; padding-left: 5%; Fans share artwork, places to buy Charley and Humphrey merch, and clips from the 1970s. Thank you for sharing! left: 38px; } } @media screen and (min-width: 992px) { line-height: 1.7em; Charley and Humphrey were a puppet duo created by Pat McCormick in 1959 and featured on Oakland's KTVU as a children's program during the 1970s. .page-node-type-page-heroless .main-container .page-heroless .contact-list-container .contact-list.cl-more-padding .has-ul li:first-child { } flex: 1 0 20px; Hi Carmen, it appears to me that the SF State Archives will be your best and perhaps only resource. } Was his first name Pat? They received a warm welcome right off the bat. padding: 10px; margin: 30px 1.5%; .faq-category-list { I have a monitor set down on the floor in front of me, so Im always able to watch how theyre projecting on the home sets., Word spread about the the show, and on Aug. 1, 1960, Charley and Humphrey came to San Francisco to join KGO-TV. padding-left: 3px; clear:both; background-color: #f5f5f5; width: 100%; } } } } -webkit-transition: all 0.2s; .path-music-index-search .col-sm-3 { background: #F5F5F5; color: #fff; width: 100%; width: 50%; A woman allegedly lured a murder victim to her flat by claiming she had left her fianc, and co-accused, for him, the High Court has heard. If you are the Jeff I knowhope all's well. header #block-sjpl-quicklinks { The San Jose Mercury isn't digitized, though you might visit us at the California Room once we're through the pandemic and search through the SJ Mercury on microfilm for listings. tbody > tr:hover { By contrast, Charley and Humphrey were my passion. In the end, that expressive face would prove to be a bit of a burden for McCormick. @media screen and (max-width: 991px){ margin: 20px 0; } float: left; .chat-bubble { clear: both; padding-bottom:0; background: #fff; display: flex; @media screen and (min-width: 1200px) { 5 in San Francisco), The Mayor Art Show with Art Finley (KRON ch. } box-shadow: 7px 9px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); padding: 0 10%; @keyframes showItem { "[3], In 2021, it was announced a comic book series based on the characters will be published by new publisher Acme Ink in January 2022.[4]. .d-none { Pat McCormick is a retired weatherman who is best remembered as being a versatile local television personality at Oakland, California's KTVU channel 2 in the San Francisco Bay Area.. Charley and Humphrey. The Giant Behemoth (1959) and Kronos (1957) were two of the films. It was at KTVU that Humphrey first acquired his Oakland shirta gift from Sonny Barger, co-founder of the Oakland chapter of the Hells Angels. .people-card, .flex-wrap-card.people-card { flex: auto; .account-list-section .btn { I called Bob March to thank him personally, and enjoyed an interesting chat about his career. .view-college-promise-comparison .btn-default { padding-top: 0; [3], In a 2008 interview, McCormick admitted that the "Charley and Humphrey" skits were his favorite aspect of working on television: "All the other things I did on television were just jobs. .views-field.views-field-field-people-photo { } Steve McCormick, the entertainers son from a previous marriage, currently lives in Los Angeles. header .region-navigation .quick-links .list-unstyled { @media only screen and (min-width: 1200px) { One of the posts asked about a children's TV show featuring a witch. width: 100%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 25px 25px 45px; Cant remember the channel, kbhk 44 perhaps? #block-flclanguagebuttonblock .field--name-body { padding-left: 10%; Pat McCormick (diver) He hosted telethons and the daily quiz Dialing For Dollars, and even acted as the nightly news weatherman for a while. } } margin: auto !important; .path-comment .region-content article:hover, .path-comment .region-content article:focus, .path-comment .region-content article:active {