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Stump the King - Tennessee Tuxedo

by Paul Goebel, posted Oct 8th 2007 2:00PM

Tennessee and ChumleyI got another letter from a TV lover in need. Unfortunately, I have no memories of the show being described. If any of you can help out, please do.

"I remember a show that came on TV when I was a kid. Most memories are mid to late 80s. I can't remember the first half, but for the last 5 minutes of so of every show, the host, an elderly gentleman, would go draw on a large sheet of orange paper the size of a freestanding revolving chalkboard. "

"It would usually be a fantasy scene with multiple little imps/creatures running around doing various tasks. One scene I sort of remember is underground. I always used to think it funny that he was just tracing with a marker and could just make out what he was tracing. I grew up in Texas, specifically Abilene and College Station if that helps. I've Googled every possible variation of the clues above to no end and it's messing with my sanity. Anything you know would be helpful. Thanks, TITUS"

Give Titus some help if this show rings any bells. he needs it since he's busy with Big Shots and all.

Here is this week's question...

What was the full name of the man who taught Tennessee Tuxedo and Chumley how things work?

Way to go , Lenny! You got it.

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walt s

Tennesse Tuxedo was drawn in Mexico. And asa I understand the voice track was recorded in the NY city area in the Studio of Ben Stern, Howard Stern's father.

December 05 2007 at 2:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Cold_War_Relic

Phineas J. Whoopee

October 08 2007 at 4:53 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tom

I was able to find out Phineas J. Whoopee's device was named a 3-D BB (a three dimensional blackboard). Mr. Whopee would pull out a small slate tablet from his closet and expand the 3-D BB. He would use it to help demonstrate basic scientific principles through the use of instructional film clips.

October 08 2007 at 3:03 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
CaptainAmericaHatesHippies

BTW, just for kicks I thought I'd ad that Mr. Whoopee was voiced by Larry Storch who's most famous for his role in "F-Troop". Also, Mr. Whoopee illustrated his teachings by drawing on his 3-dimensional blackboard.

October 08 2007 at 2:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
CaptainAmericaHatesHippies

Phineas J. Whoopee

October 08 2007 at 2:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
munsonburner

His name is Finnious J. Whoopie. Whenever Tennnessee and Chumley had a delemma or problem and needed help or guidence, they would make their grand escape from the zoo to seek his expertise. I grew up w/ Tennesse Tuxedo, Underdog and Rocky and Bullwinkle.

October 08 2007 at 2:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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