Gumby After All These Years

Gumby is that famous green claymation character created and modeled by Art Clokey, who passed away in 2010 at the age of 89. Gumby appeared in a total of 233 episodes on American television. Gumby has become well known as a pioneer of stop motion clay animation (claymation) and he has become a cultural icon which has inspired  many parodies and tributes, including a video game and toys. Everybody knows Gumby.

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Gumby’s run lasted from 1957 to 1967. But, what about now? He’s been out of the limelight for quite awhile now and he’s changed just a little bit. Over the years, Gumby has picked up a couple of habits, namely cigarettes and beer. He’s got a beer belly and seems a little bitter about his lack of a comeback on television. But he keeps on hanging in there. No word about Pokey. We’re looking though.

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Author: Dirque du Soleil

He's from the past so he's knows the future. Dirque du Soleil hails from the San Fernando Valley in Southern California where he was raised by hippie acrobats who eventually left him to join a French circus. After his parents left, Dirque survived by appearing in several “off-the-lot” film productions and by giving Hustle lessons at the local discotheque. Even though he was never on Love Boat, he has served as a consultant for many 70s revival television shows over the years.