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Apr

REMEMBERING A FAVORITE TV PERSONALITY

21 memorable TV personalities from Portland's past: Rusty Nails, Heck Harper, and more ...
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Hector Vincent “Heck Harper” Flateau (1919 – 1998)

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Mar

WATCHED WHEN I GOT HOME FROM SCHOOL

Hector Vincent “Heck Harper” Flateau (1919 – 1998)

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Feb

THE RELAUNCH OF A 1990’s ICON IN 2024

Toy company Mattel announced the rebranding of the 90's icon -- who haunted parent's dreams with his constant reminders to be kind and optimistic and not to mention the "I love you" song -- would include a feature film and animated series.

WASHINGTON (TND) — The big purple dinosaur is making a
comeback.

Mattel, Inc. said Barney will be returning to TV and film. Plus,
there will be YouTube content, along with music and "a full
range of kids’ products" such as toys, books, clothing, and
more.

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Dec

TV SHOW CAST MEMBER HAS DIED AT 90

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Robert Emmett McGrath (June 13, 1932 – December 4, 2022)

Bob McGrath, Sesame Street actor, singer, musician and
children’s author, died Sunday. He was 90 years old.

His family confirmed the news on Facebook writing, “Hello
Facebook friends. The McGrath family has some sad news
to share. Our father Bob McGrath, passed away today. He
died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.”