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Kuklapolitan Courier year book 1951

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Wire spiral-bound 64-page booklet with photos, illustrations by Ted Drake and text about Burr Tillstrom, Fran Allison, Jack Fascinato, Joe Lockwood, Lew Gomavitz, Beulah Zachary, Lynwood King and other humans on the television show production team plus Kuklapolitans including Kukla, Ollie the Dragon, Fletcher Rabbit, Madame Ooglepuss, Beulah Witch, Cecil Bill, and Mercedes. Also, 6-page laser print of a website-hosted interview with illustrator Ted Drake with emphasis on his experiences working for Burr Tillstrom. In the interview, Mr. Drake specifically mentions the Kuklapolitan Courier Year Book. 2026.06.03
Kuklapolitan Courier Year Book
Kuklapolitan Courier Year Book Kuklapolitan Courier Year Book Kuklapolitan Courier Year Book Kuklapolitan Courier Year Book Kuklapolitan Courier Year Book Interview with Kuklapolitan illustrator Ted Drake; Likely from http://kukla.tv/ted.html Interview with Kuklapolitan illustrator Ted Drake Interview with Kuklapolitan illustrator Ted Drake Interview with Kuklapolitan illustrator Ted Drake; Transcript: Thanks for taking the time to answer a few questions for your fans, Mr. Drake. I'm happy to - but mind you, I haven't rehearsed! Well, I'm pretty new at this myself....why don't we start with when you were born? I was born in 1907 - that makes me 91 years old. And you're still working? Yes, I try to work everyday. Were you born in Indiana? Yes, right near here - this is Elkhart and I was born next door in Goshen, Indiana, a few miles away. But I've always lived right here in this area. Did your interest in drawing start as a child or later in life? No, as a child. Actually the first thing I can remember drawing - I just vaguely remember it - but I've been told that at the age of four, a neighbor came over. They were planning a St. Patrick's Day party and they wondered if

2026.06.02

Burr Tillstrom

Winthers, Sally

2026.06

Friend, Jacquie (Drake)

Donated by Jason Drake, grandson of the illustrator Ted Drake

11 in

8-1/2 in

Apr 1951

036 A+B Burr Tillstrom

Tillstrom, Burr 1917-1985KuklaOllie the DragonAllison, FranDrake, Ted 1907-2000

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03/17/2026