File:Bob bell no makeup circa 1960s.jpg

Summary

 * The show began on television in 1961 with Bob Bell as Bozo the Clown; he continued in that role until his retirement in 1984.
 * The show was a particular favorite in Chicago; at one time it took 8-10 years for tickets to it. *This local version of the Bozo Show was the longest-running of all. When it left the air in 2001, it was the last Bozo's Circus still on television.
 * This image is not able to be used for any type of counterfeiting as it is not large and not high-quality. It is suitable only for educational and informational use regarding the television show and its cast members.
 * It will not cause readers to believe that the article it illustrates was created by the copyright holder and will not affect the ability of those holding any copyrights to market any products.
 * The image is one of Bob Bell as he appeared as a staff announcer and before putting on the Bozo costume and makeup. The majority of images of Bob Bell depict him in the Bozo costume and makeup.
 * Bell was the best-known person who portrayed Bozo the Clown in any local television market.
 * The depiction of Bob Bell here will not cause any damage to the Larry Harmon estate, which is the holder of the marketing rights to the Bozo the Clown character; Bell is also shown here without any costume or makeup.