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Bozo the Clown

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  • Pennywise in the film It
    In 10 Famous Clowns: From Comical to Creepy: Bozo the Clown

    This fictional character appeared on various TV shows in the United States, most notably Bozo’s Circus (later The Bozo Show), which premiered in Chicago in 1959 and later was syndicated throughout the United States. The prototypical clown, Bozo sported fiery red hair…

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