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January 20, 1964, the show and the clown "Pipo" were born. His costume consisted of orange hair, oversized shoes, and a round, red nose. It was first aired in front of a live audience. It was an instant hit, and it became a tradition for children in
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concerns. At this time, José Marroquín and other executives at the network, decided to create a new character and concept. Creative
Artists Francisco Castillo and Carlos Vazquez were supervised by Marroquín to develop this new concept.
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Recently, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first television broadcasts in
Monterrey, an actor was cast to reprise the character, and is playing the role for the new generations.
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February 6, 1998, when Jose Marroquin failed to show up on the set. When associates and friends arrived to Marroquin's home later that day they found he had died in his sleep.
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Since August 5, 2014, Pipo and Profr. Pilocho have their TV show at GENTV Channel 422 of
Cablevision and 12.5 HD air in Monterrey, bringing fun to families.
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His death caused thousands of people in
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He continued playing Bozo the Clown until his license expired in 1963. The network decided not renew the license, on
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