Soupy Sales with Pookie and White Fang

[@LFD254]

I grew up in south Queens and now live in Long Island. I showed this clip and some others to my 15 year old daughter and she could not get over it.. Thank God for KZbin-I watch this craziness and all the old cartoons we had cause its better than any of the crap on TV or cable now!

[@moonfaze]

We'll always love you, Soupy! Thanks so much for the laughs, off-the-wall hilarity, and fabulous 1960's 'hi-jinx'. You were a huge part of what made it so much fun to be a kid back then. Godspeed

[@beatlejim64]

Loved this show as a kid...thank you Soupy for everything!!!

[@mroneoftheguys]

Fun part of being a kid in the 50's was seeing ya on the old black and white tv set....Loved your Soupy Sales shuffle(slide dance)....Thanks for the fun...RIP Soupy

[@beatlejim64]

Me too...I loved this show back in 1965....great stuff!!!

[@rosemaryhawkinsphotos]

Genius on a shoestring. Soupy and the 1960s and New York were made for each other!

[@09bnunez]

I RAN FROM SCHOOL TO CATCH SOUPY SALES BACK IN THE 60S...WAS A KID OF 8 YEARS OLD WATCH HIM ON BLACK &WHITE PHILCO T.V. THAT WAS THE MAKE OF THE T.V.WE HAD BACK IN THE DAY NO COLOR T.V THEN WOW !!! R.I.P. SOUPY U ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH AS A KID THESES CLIPS BRING BACK THOSES DAYS

[@tommyrock69]

So long Soup! I grew up with you and laughed for reasons I didn't know until I was much older.

[@community1949]

We used to watch this with our mom in the 1960's and she would just roar with laughter because most of jokes are aimed at adults not children.

[@ftsjr]

Every day after school I had to watch Soupy Sales and his friends. I loved Soupy, Pookie, White Fang, and the two old folks who lived in the pot-bellied stove.

[@tedGEGI]

wow---brings back lots of memories watching those skits---thanks for posting----RIP SOUPY

[@maryse6655]

Thanks for making great childhood memories, Soupy.

[@kats9livesfive]

My childhood..And I'll never forget his last gester to the camera on his last day of the show..lol was priceless.. R.I.P. Soup.

[@JackNorth]

I grew up in Detroit in the 50's and 60's. Soupy Sales was incredibly popular there, with kids and adults. He had his lunchtime show, Lunch with Soupy, and a late-night show with a Tonight Show format. (I seem to recall he also had a morning show for a while, Breakfast with Soupy.) He once did an in-person appearance at TWO theaters on opposite sides of Detroit AT THE SAME TIME! They promoted it something like "see Soupy In Person along with Three Stooges films this Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Fox Theater* and The Strand Theater!*" (*I don't remember the actual theaters.) I went to one. Soupy came out and did his schtick for maybe 20 or 30 min, then they showed a few Three Stooges shorts. It didn't take me long to figure out that at the other theater, the Stooges shorts were shown first, THEN Soupy made his appearance, after rushing across town. I've always felt this was ingenious!

[@robotypist]

I love this clip. I remember watching Soupy when I was a kid. Still remember the Soupy Shuffle, too! Glad we have KZbin so we can still watch this icon of American TV!

[@airseaguy]

When I was five I thought Mr. Rogers was creepy. I loved Soupy Sales. Soupy was the king!

[@dalwards2972]

Did you know that Mr Roger's was a Navy Seal and could kill the enemy with his bear hands

[@iworkforme]

@@dalwards2972 ya, sure.

[@angelomisterioso]

@@dalwards2972 I'm sure his bear hands had the claws suitable for giving his enemies a grisly death.

[@michaelchapman4955]

I had to verbally fight & beg My mother daily just to watch a few mins of Soupy Sales on ABC Ch 7 in LA M-F after school 'precisely because of what you just echoed... "Turn the Channel" 'Now !!!!!

[@klintos2]

Soupy Sales, the coolest guy ever. Growing up in Detroit in the 50's, he his well remembered. Same in the world as in the studio. Had a jokefest with him one early evening as the boys from Visitation High School were rolling down the John Lodge freeway on the way to the Fisher Theater. We spot Soupy in a Lincoln Continental in the lane next to ours. He rolls his front windows down,acknowledges us and starts clowning and going through his 12 O 'Clock Comics routines. It's a riot. Love you. RIP.

[@witness2history]

Soupy, Capt. Kangaroo, and the Lone Ranger were my faves as a kid. Now they're all gone. Thanks guys!

[@nealsmagic]

May the king rest in peace. Long live the king. You changed my life, Soupy and I shall miss you.

[@09bnunez]

i ran from school just to watch soupy on my old philco black and white tv,, i love soupy, i got my sense of humor from soupy sales!!!!!!

[@kraftpr]

Soupy was so GREAT but this show really wasn't for kids. A lot of what he did I think went right over their heads. I remember my brother (a teenager) would practically roll on the floor laughing at some of Soupy"s "innuendos" and "double entendre". RIP Soupy Sales.

[@armanddebella4041]

Soupy Sales did a lot of double takes and a lot of sexual innuendo material back in the early sixties. The 'send soup pictures of the presidents thing really did happen but they gave the money back and the one time visit from a topless dancing girl are all Jems from a different time.How about the one when soupy was talking about his girlfriend peaches where he said something about that she couldn't make his Apple pie but could mak -e his banana creme.Classic.😁😁

[@intuneorange]

Like the Simpsons

[@rayvalde]

RIP Soupy!!! I remember watching you after school. What a great show and a funny guy. What a different world it was back then. I miss the good old days!!

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

POOKIE was literally a cool cat❣❣❣ watched these everyday and we love these guys ❣❣❣

[@RealityCreep]

i was one of soupys kids. he was the greatest. im going to do the soupy shuffle today in his honor. we love you soupy and we'll miss you.

[@BuNNDoGG]

This show was only show I would have to see when I was 8. Thanks for putting up.

[@buggy51]

Thank you Soupy for all the laughs. I will always remember you. God Bless You.

[@bowler3329]

RIP Soupy , my dad loved your shows!!!!!!!

[@LynnePedigoRidayReiter]

I have a feeling the funniest bits are off camera as well lol--miss ya, Soupy.

[@mulciberus]

Every second spent with Soupy as a kid was pure joy. One of the all-time greats. No other kid's show came close.

[@horarwgt]

Glad I finally got to meet and talk to Soupy when he played a club in NYC. Years later he recognized me ringside at a comedy club in LA and shook my hand. He told me about Metromedia ERASING all the tapes of his classic '64-'66 TV series. Fortunately, those shows had been kinescoped for stations then unable to play videotape and thus SOME of them survived -- along with a handful of videotapes Soupy had paid to have dubs made of (like the Sinatra appearance). Soupy was one of my idols. RIP

[@zaraaaazar]

LOL.. I loved watching Soupy when i was a little kid..he totally warped me.. but in a good way! Thanks for posting!~~:)))

[@Juliaflo]

In loving memory of Milton Supman, better known as Soupy Sales. Gone but never, ever forgotten.

[@darkstormcloud09]

The skit with Soupy Sales and White Fang chasing the dog biscuit was just aired today on Comcast Channel 288 (JLTV). Wow what a coincidence! Rest in peace Soupy, you made the world a better place!

[@Bigboi47]

RIP Soupy a kid favorite then. I am 51 and these vids are still funny.

[@erniedelgado6013]

I saw soupy at Santa Monica pier named POP at the time (pacific ocean park). He was coloring people's hair orange, green, blue, etc. just for fun. Must have been the early 60s I think. But it was a good time and he was a character. Very funny! Thanks for the memories, Soupy.

[@mikeg888]

Funny stuff! Soupy was ahead of the game in these days. We rushed home from school to watch and laughed together the next day. Sad that he is gone but he left many terrific memories! White Fang is hilarious!!!!

[@sumofann1713]

WOW...awesome..I remember watching the Soupy Sales show. Also remember when the song 'do the mouse' came out. thanks for the memories and for posting.

[@iamroughdraft]

Soupy Never betrayed the kids or sold us out! He was the best! and don't forget he was the rage of th nation with a huge audience.Pretty good Mr.D.J. Rest ion peace old pal!

[@TragicIndeed]

Ha ha ha! I loved Soupy Sales ! Great childhood memories. This stuff still cracks me up. Thanks for posting it. Love it!

[@pattiecake11]

Yes, Yes, I agree. I lived in NY at that time, Went to WNEW Ch.5 everyday during the summer, and watched Soupy's show live in the studio. I was part of the "gang". Sandy Becker was at the same studio, and also very friendly to us. Soupy was the greatest. I will miss him always!!

[@bluepiggy9]

oh man my dad used to do this all the time when I was little I thought it was so funny...oh daddy I miss you so much, things like this make me wish you were still here

[@yardgoods]

RIP Soupy Sales. Thanks for all the laughs, the twisted fun & the craziness!!

[@iamroughdraft]

It doesn't matter what a foul ball thought about Milton........he was the Soup man...just l;ook at 'em he was so cool! Rest well soupy ....you knew we loved you. Thanks for the words of wisdom, lunch and bringing us White Fang , Black Tooth, Peaches.. Pookie....and Reeeba Baby! Bless you Soupy !

[@stj971]

I always loved the weather reports, Soupy's trying to hide cracking up and all that came on w it!

[@ClueSign]

This mayhem is what gave lots of us a great perspective of life in this crazy world.

[@TragicIndeed]

"Those were the days, my friend, we thought they'd never end..." Thanks, Soupy. RIP

[@LFD254]

DA BOMB!!! The best was when you'd hear the stage crew breaking up as everything was being ad-libbed!

[@msparker32]

Thanks for all the laughs. RIP Soupy!

[@pattiecake11]

Soupy had a special magic that people of all ages were attracted to. He was warm and gentle and smart and funny, On all the times was I lucky enough to see him in person, he always had time for his fans. The world lost a gentle soul, and heaven is a happier place!!

[@gasuelbe]

"Mumbles" by Clark Terry and Oscar Peterson is available on iTunes.

[@ericroyjohn]

Thank you soupy for all the fun you shared with us. We will miss you always.

[@cakebythelake]

Dear Soupy, you made childhood bearable and hip. Thanks for the laughs. See you later, sweetie.

[@richbrake9910]

Soupy, king of comedy!

[@HiddenFarmApalachin]

I had such an unbelievable crush on Soupy Sales back then!!!

[@dannydv888]

A funny, funny man with the spirit of a child. Thank you Soupy. There's a pie waiting for you in Heaven.

[@LFD254]

Better than just about everything on TV now. RIP

[@febbster]

Amen my friend, he was a big part of my childhood. He made being a kid even more fun. And " show me a guy who draws lines on the water & I'll show you an ocean liner". RIP Soup......

[@JimKF]

Sad news. Like many other baby boomers growing up in the 60's, I thought Soupy was the funniest guy on television. Who can forget those great characters, Pookie, White Fang, Black Tooth. I have to smile just thinking about Soupy's Show. R.I.P. Soupy. You will never be forgotten by my generation.

[@OPortifoy]

He was on WNEW Channel 5 (Now Fox 5) here in NYC. Sometimes he didn't even have to do anything but I would crack up just looking at the expression on his face. I'm laughing now just thinking about it.

[@oldbeatpete]

channel 11 WPIX?

[@ftsjr]

I don't know how Soupy managed to keep a straight face, with Frank Nastasi (as White Fang) only 3 feet away from him, and making all those noises.

[@olmose]

Brother, did i love Soupy groin' up in the 60's in Memphis! He was just a funny guy!

[@bfarber]

Thank you, Soupy, for making me laugh so hard at age 3! The scary thing is: I remember watching all of these shows! So many "accidents" on our couch! Uh, oh! Get out the rubber diapers! Soupy is on again! You'll live forever in my memories.

[@klauswong]

He was a genius,,, when all we had was that wuss Sherrif John to watch, he turned us on to Jazz and improvisation before we even knew what that was. A sad day it is truly....

[@herasfolly]

Rest in peace Soupy...Oh those days...

[@mrsmagloo]

Are you KIDDING, Gazzara5? I not only remember it, my twin brother and I saw it happen, live! We were only about 9 years old, but we weren't suprised when he was suddenly off the air during the next week! Like you, all these great shows helped me get through a horrific childhood. That, and my incredible siblings.

[@1952kid]

This was our after school entertainment , 1960's style. High tech for those years were things like a record player , Transistor radio or a tape recorder. Soupy was cool in those years.

[@Frank_Cohen]

Beautiful sentiments, WunderMaus. RIP, Mr. Sales

[@24meandu]

A big thanks for uploading.

[@TECHKLEC]

That's the production crew cracking up in the background and you obviously weren't around in the mid sixties to appreciate the original humor of this show.

[@worthmoremusic]

as a teen, Soupy and his family were neighbors...used to hang out and jam with his boys, Hunt & Tony.

[@graciebullie]

Soupy, I grew up watching you, you were my first big crush, I really loved you! And my generation will miss you, Soupy, you were the coolest!!! I miss you...

[@TheDejael]

Cool! Pookie was the first hand-puppet jazz rapper on TV!

[@rosemaryhawkinsphotos]

There are more Soupy Tapes at the Paley Museum (formerly the Museum of Television and Radio). I hope someone gathers together what is left of these NY shows and puts out another Soupy DVD soon! I would love to see Philo Kvetch (will he ever get out of it!) and Black Tooth.

[@johnozed]

Happy Birthday Soupy Sales! 81 years young today! 1.2.08

[@LFD254]

Those of us who grew up in the 60's had the BEST TV-warped crap like Soupy Sales and Chuck McCann and uncensored violence packed Bugs Bunny and Popeye Cartoons! Anybody out there from NYC remember Officer Joe Boltin and Captain Jack McCarthy???

[@TheDejael]

My whole family enjoyed watching the Soupy Sales Show on ABC-TV in Los Angeles in the early 1960s. I was in high school then, but I enjoyed it along with my three younger siblings. Here's to Milton Hines (Supman) aka Soupy Sales, and Clyde Adler, and that wonderful music provided by Jimmie Haskell!

[@b42baritone]

I love watching Soupy when I was young. He always made me laugh. and I love to impersonate White Fang.

[@rosemaryhawkinsphotos]

Soupy made the comment "You had no writers, you did it yourself."

[@PRR5406]

I was the only kid in my class who could do the "Soupy Shuffle", and it pissed off the hoods so badly, because they couldn't do it. I remember the Detroit show being piped in to WPIX (11) in New York, then going on to either New York or Philly. Remember seeing Frank Sinatra doing and walk on and getting a pie in the face? Only Soupy could get him to do it. Later his routine got kind of raunchy, and he got censored on television. Early on, it was very good satire.

[@ethicomm]

End of era. RIP Soupy!

[@Hooahsavvy]

My dad and my aunt and uncle told me about that one. It always cracked me up :).

[@halstarkey5075]

Pookie has got to be the all time great mumbler, CLARK TERRY!

[@JaclynBradley]

God Bless you Soupy!

[@gasuelbe]

I'm sure Pee Wee was influenced by many people, including Soupy, but primarily Pee Wee is considered to be a derivative of Pinky Lee. Check out Pinky Lee in Wikipedia.

[@moondevil41]

Really gonna miss ya, Soupy.

[@mowm88]

This guy was great.

[@hanno21664]

hello all, high school history teacher, was teaching about the evolution of TV and the different shows that came about in each decade, i talked about soupy sales,and showed some videos and then talked about the banana spilts and then my show i grew up with Wallace and Ladmo, then entire class was laughing and having a great time. one student raied his hand and said,"we got shit for tv now" not one student disagreed i was proud to teach the class this and other great shows. take care all.

[@malajolla44]

@dumpster3403 I grew up in the Detroit area in the 50's & 60's....This brings back memories of my running home from school at lunch time to have lunch with Soupy! White Fang and Black Tooth were my favorites but I've been unable to find a clip with Willie the Worm who lived in a tiny trailer on Soupy's table. He would poke his head, (someone's finger), out of his trailer window, sneeze and say, "I'd like to say Happy Birthday, to Bobby, Jimmy, Sue and Lisa"....Thanks for the memories.

[@oldcodyjr]

I loved Soupy Sales!

[@tom6612]

Even when the jokes were bad the show would still put me into spasms. It was their mannerisms and their execution that was pure genius. And I'm probably not even analyzing it correctly. Thats why the show was really funny. You can't figure it out. It was just hysterical. The way White Fang screams at 1:53 reminds me of Howlin Wolf's blues growls that make your hair stand on end. Fang would have been a great urban blues singer.

[@tom6612]

@upquist1 --- Yes upquist. You definitely hit on something with that point about the show being subversive. The other big draw was the music. Soupy was a jazz aficionado so the tunes were top notch. But White Fangs voice was just pure genius. He could read the phone book and it would be interesting.

[@pdogone1]

love this show till this day..once saw soupy in brooklyn with the hottrest blonde u can imagine..yelled out Hi Boobie and got a big smile back!

[@davidsterling4958]

It's nice to see some well intended comments after seeing some of the asinine ones. The guy that insists that "Soupy sucks" after only viewing half the video needs to watch some of the others (including the bloopers) and also be informed that this WAS meant to be a kid's show. However, I also agree with the observation that, much like many other kids shows from that era (including Bugs Bunny) the subtle references and double entendre were beyond a child's understanding. And then there was the episode that got passed the censers and caused the show to be canceled... The, "How come every time I write 'F', you see 'K'?" sketch.

[@n0rg]

I thought it was the episode where he said to the kids that when you're daddy goes to sleep, you sneak into his room and look for his wallet. Then you take the stuff that is green and you put it in an envelope and mail it to.... I wonder how much he actually got from that?

[@ponylady100]

I also lived in the Detroit area then, and watched him at lunchtime. What areas was his show in?

[@TarheelTad64]

Thank you Soupy for all the fun God Speed

[@LFD254]

I'm 52 so we probably were watching the same stuff. In NYC we had all the above plus Winchel-Mahoney time, Sandy Becker, Wonderama with Sonny Fox and later Bob McAllister who also hosted a show called "Lets Have Fun". But Soupy and Chuck were the best because half of what they were doing was being made up on the spot!

[@hallmonitor1]

Rest in peace, Soupy.

[@solshne]

What made this show so fun was the freedom they had, I don't think they followed a script. Soupy made up jokes as he went along. Another thing that really cracks me up is the stage hands and camera men, you can hear them laughing in the background, everyone was having fun.

[@graciebullie]

yes, Soupy's show was hilarious!!if people like Frank Sinatra wanted to be on it-no one in the 60's had ever seen a show like this.

[@Kandis06]

I heard that actor Mel Gibson has been offered the leading role as Soupy in "My Crazy But Laughable Life"

[@stj971]

I thought I was the only one to see the resemblance!

[@1952kid]

Great memories, This must look like an old time movie to kids today. But it was new when i watched it. It was popular because it was a kids show that wasnt really a kids show, and we kids knew it.