2011 9 Sept 17

JP Patches had the longest running local kids show in the US. It ended 30 years ago. Today was his last public appearance.

http://www.jppatches.com/

[Michelle]

Favd... There is so much sadness in his face.. Brilliant shot

[Mike McCarty]

@michelleyoung Thanks. Is there a way to see which of your pictures have been Favd? So far as I know this is the first Fave I have gotten.

[JeanCarl]

Nice shot! Definitely has emotion. To see who faved your photos, stats about your photos, your most popular photos, and other extras, sign up for an ace membership.

[CK]

Wow, great shot, such emotion, really great!

[Mike McCarty]

@clarek @jeancarl Thanks for the compliments and the info. I'll have to sign up for the ace.

[Dorrena Ortega]

He looks tired and a bit sad this will be his last appearance. He'd been fighting with a blood cancer for a number of years. He will be sadly missed. In my heart, I know he will not be forgotten by a whole generation of people who grew up in the Seattle area.

[Mike McCarty]

@dmortega He certainly was a classic.

[Wendy]

I often think that clowns look sad, but he really is the saddest ever. FAV

[Mike McCarty]

@wendywoo He wasn't always a sad clown. He had a kids show from '58-'81. I never saw him when he was on. I just got to know the legend. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXjoWa1RDKE