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Cor youngsters by the thousands in and around Cin■ cinnati, the day doesn't officially begin until 9 A.M., and then — hold onto your hats for, courtesy of WCPO-TV. it's time for Al Lewis and his delightful children's show, Uncle Al. Then, since an hour of TV fun and frolic doesn't seem to satisfy the little ones, Uncle Al returns at 11 A.M. for another hour.
Nowadays, wherever he goes, young Mr. Lewis atti~acts members of the romper set in droves — which is fine by all concerned, especially parents and Uncle Al, because, for both, his way with children is most gratifying. But. just three years ago, Al was a comparatively unknown newcomer at WCPO-TV when he joined the staff as art director — a position he still fills. Shortly after his arrival, he was asked to pinch-hit one day for a performer who was ill. Al hesitatingly obliged and soon found himself in front of the TV cameras, groping for some way in which to fill time. Then, suddenly, an inquisitive four-year-old lad wandered into the studio and, next thing anyone knew, Al was performing tricks and singing for the tot, much to their mutual delight. The result was a swarm of letters from mothers, praising Al and asking that the station give him his own show for children. The rest has become WCPO-TV history.
Life all around is pleasant for Al these days, for, after enjoying a day of art-directing and entertaining youngsters, he goes home to his own "biggest-little" fans — daughters Diane and baby Sharon Ann — and his lovely and popular wife Wanda, whom folks across the land know for her own art talents on the Paul Dixon Show.
Concerning his phenomenal success with children, Al says. "If you realize that the younger ones want to enjoy television just as much as the Captain Video set, you've conquered half your problem already. And, when you know who your audience is and you know what they want, it should be simple to please them. Mix in just what you think Mother wants her youngsters to hear and see, and you can't miss."
With this wonderful outlook, it is quite evident that Uncle Al will continue to score the biggest hit with the little ones who hear, see and love him with all their hearts.
Handsome, helpful HERO
^Uncle Al" Lewis has come to stay in the hearts of young Ohioans
"Uncle Al" puts his crayon in action as Princess Ann, Humpty-Dumpty and youngsters offer helpful hints.
With "Granny" and wife Wanda, Daddy Al amuses two other fans: daughters Diane and Sharon Ann.
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