Ray Rayner and Friends

I have always been a big Ray Rayner fan!  In 2021, I have even a greater appreciation for what he did!   He was a fun, loving and at times bumbling guy.   There is a big difference between thinking you are funny and being naturally funny!  Ray didn't force laughter by doing dumb skits and themes...he was just funny and likeable.  I am so glad I grew up in the times that I did.   There is nothing like it today.

 

Did some digging for the show...Cud and I go way back! #cuddlydudley #chicagotribune #rickgoldschmidtcollection

Love these!

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My pal Jim Engel did the art on the CUDDLY shirt!

OLIVER O. OLIVER

from my CHICAGO KID'S TV Book project THANKS to my pal Mark Christiansen!

from my CHICAGO KID'S TV Book project!

This is a fun DVD to watch! I am glad I bought it years ago.....

from my CHICAGO KID'S TV BOOK PROJECT

My good friend Mitch O' Connell sent me this book and it arrived today! I have the BOZO'S CIRCUS version but needed this one. THANKS Mitch! Very cool book!
www.mitchoconnell.com

Many years ago with my first CUDDLY DUDLEY!

Ray was a sweet guy! Here he is on the PRETEND BROADCASTING SYSTEM!

From my Chicago Kid's TV Book Project!

More CHICAGO KID'S TV stuff!

from my CHICAGO KID'S TV BOOK project! RAY RAYNER & FRIENDS

From my CHICAGO KID'S TV book project!

RAY RAYNER & FRIENDS

Click to enlarge. From my CHICAGO KID'S TV BOOK Project! Check my articles at www.tvparty.com

My Chicago Kid's TV book is REALLY coming along! Check my TV articles at www.tvparty.com

BILL JACKSON and RAY RAYNER

My friend BILL JACKSON and RAY RAYNER at a Chicago MUSEUM OF BROADCAST COMMUNICATIONS event some years back! We are still working on our CHICAGO KID'S TV book. Check http://www.tvparty.com/ and Bill's site at http://www.dirtydragon.com/

How CUDDLY DUDLEY rescues SANTA CLAUS!