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   ibwebb
   Member

   Well, maybe not since they always have a backup to draw, create, do voice for him, but sadly his creator died today.

   http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100109/ap_on_en_ot/us_obit_gumby_creator

   I thought I would share because it seems most of us here are old enough to remember Gumby or at least his minor comeback he had.

   Posted 14 years ago #
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   Inas
   Member

   Yes, indeed, ibwebb, without divulging my age, I did grow up on Gumby...I am very sad whenever anyone dies, be they my family members or complete strangers.

   Inas

   Posted 14 years ago #
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   Quantum Dragon
   Member

   Thanks for bringing us this news ibwebb!

   I had, also without divulging my age ;), a Gumby bendable figurine/toy and enjoyed his adventures in all forms (there were even comic books in more recent times with Arthur Adams as artist).

   May you rest in peace, Arthur C. Clokey (born Arthur Farrington) and thanks for the memories.

   You are probably making them laugh up there (your long lost father included)

   More on Arthur C. Clokey on Wikipedia

   Posted 14 years ago #
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   Buzz
   Member

   Gumby and Pokey, them were the days.

   Posted 14 years ago #
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   PunkyPoo
   Member

   I can't think of Gumby without seeing Eddie Murphy doing it from SNL :)

   Posted 14 years ago #
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   Alianthia
   Member

   I am not shy to say that I too was of the gumby era(or at least when the cartoons showed in the 60's)
   I had a bendable "Pokey"..the little horse who was Gumby's pal..lol
   Yes it is always sad when icons, famous or otherwis go..
   :(

   Posted 14 years ago #
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   Whiterabbit-uk
   Games Guru

   It's always sad when we see a well known person die, especially one who created those beautifully happy memories from our childhood. For me it seems to drive a nail into the past when someone from my early years dies.

   Sorry to hear he passed away. :(

   W.R.

   Posted 14 years ago #
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   HOSS
   Member

   Gumbasia by Art Clokey

   Posted 14 years ago #
9. 

   Buzz
   Member

   Here's a good episode if you were to young.

   Posted 14 years ago #

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