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Where Are They Now: Jule Huffman
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Jule Huffman, AKA Mr. Cartoon, worked at WSAZ for more than forty years. He joined the television station as a singer and announcer in the days in which WSAZ produced many entertainment programs. He also was the station’s morning weatherman for years. Most people know Jule though for his alter ego Mr. Cartoon. In 1969, Jule took over the role of Mr. Cartoon and performed in this role of afternoon cartoon program host until 1995. He retired that year, but still remains one of the most popular television personalities in our region.
Jule says:
“I really did love my time when I was working at WSAZ. But I want you all to know out there, all the children who were on the show with me, I love you most of all. You made my life something special. God bless you all. Thank you.”
Catch up with Jule Huffman by watching his full interview. You can also send him your comments below.
| [ Then ] | [ Now ] | [ As Mr. Cartoon ] | [ As Mr. Cartoon ] |
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- Jule was the second person to play the role of Mr. Cartoon. He took over in 1969 when George Lewis left the station to take a job in Maryland.
- Jule was the voice of "Merlin the Sea Monster" on the show "Steamboat Bill" that aired in the 1950's. |
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Latest Comments
Posted by: Debra
on Oct 27, 2009 at 08:27 PM
Mr. Cartoon was my favorite show and Jule was so good at pulling it off. I ran home from the school bus stop in the afternoons to get home in time to see the entire show. I will never forget those four magic words- "Please, Thank You, Your'e Welcome, and Excuse Me", and to "always visit the church or synogogue of your choice". Jule, you were such a great infulence on my young life as I grew up in Southern West Virginia, and yes, the bugs bunny cartoons were fabulous and they are still my favorite! I am 44 years old now and there will never be a children's television show that can compare to Mr. Cartoon. God bless you for your great influence.
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Posted by: Kenny
on Oct 23, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Dear Mr. Huffman, Thank you for your years of taking time for kids like me, who didn't have much of a role model. Mr. Cartoon was a good and wholesome influence on my life. Of course as I got older I watched your forecast on WSAZ news. When I figured out that Mr. Cartoon was actualy Jule Huffman it was almost like discovering that Batman was realy Bruce Wane. I'm now 50 eyars old and not a day goes by that I don't think of swomething given to me, by you. Again, Thank you!
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Posted by: JEFF
on Aug 11, 2009 at 07:04 PM
MR. HUFFMAN.....YOU WERE SUCH A BIG PART OF MY LIFE GROWING UP...ALMOST EVERY DAY FOR MANY YEARS...LOOKING BACK, YOU MADE IT ALL FUN.....THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE IN MY EARLY LIFE...
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