Frank Avruch, the entertainer best known for his portrayal of Bozo The Clown, has died.
Following his stint on Bozo the Clown, Avruch worked at WCTB-TV’s for over 40 years as the host of Man About Town and The Great Entertainment.
“He had a heart of gold,” said former manager Stuart Hersh, telling the Associated Press that “he brought the Bozo the Clown character to life better than anyone else’s portrayal of Bozo the Clown.
After Harmon purchased rights to the character, he began syndicating the series as Bozo the Clown.