Category Archives: Paul Winchell

Jerry Mahoney and Knucklehead Smiff Arms

Last week N Jay from “N Jay n Joey” asked a question about Jerry Mahoney and Knucklehead Smiff’s arms. He wanted to know how and who made them move. I answered him and also posted on Worldvents that I had … Continue reading

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From Steve Meltzer – Ventriloquist Jay Johnson

The Los Angeles Guild Of Puppetry is honored to present this film reviewing Mr. Winchell’s remarkable career. A pioneer of early television in the 1950s and 60s, Paul Winchell was a major star along with his characters Jerry Mahoney and … Continue reading

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Ventriloquist Paul Winchell – Gone, But Not Forgotten

Paul Winchell with Jerry Mahoney & Knucklehead Smiff It is almost too hard to believe but today is the third anniversary of one of my hero’s death. Paul Winchell passed away on June 24th 2005. I am sure that many … Continue reading

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Ventriloquist Paul Winchell and Jerry Mahoney

  Steve Meltzer from the Santa Monica Puppetry Center in California sent me this wonderful article which he wrote for the Puppetry Journal back in the spring of 1976. With his permission I am happy to share this nice article … Continue reading

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Jerry Mahoney and Jay Lloyd

               I grew up in the 1950’s so to me Paul Winchell was the man. I loved to sit in front of the TV and watch his show and dream of being in the audience. His shows always had … Continue reading

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