Buffalo Bob Smith — Howdy Doody Merchandise Catalogue

Brochure Fine Inscribed by Author(s) Kagran Corporation New York --1955 HOWDY DOODY MERCHANDISE CATALOGUE-- Original, Limited-Edition. Signed and inscribed by Howdy Doody creator, "BUFFALO" BOB SMITH - "Your Old Pals Howdy Doody & "Buffalo" Bob Smith. A royal blue cover has multiple images of Howdy Doodys smiling face, his orange freckles & hair, and the years 1947-1955-- "Buffalo" Bob first used his puppet on the radio before moving his act to television in 1949. His move to TV enabled Howdy Doody to become a national media superstar, hawking the sponsored products on TV and in print media. The cover states this was 'America's favorite children's TV program' . it certainly was the leading program on TV for kids in 1950s America and a pioneer in marketing products to children. 1955 Howdy Doody Merchandise Catalogue-- in near fine condition. 20 pp, staple bound, 8.5"x11', clean and bright. Inside has prices & photos of the Howdy Doody products for sale.