Sheriff John facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
John Rovick
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John Rovick in the early 1980s
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| Born | 2 October 1919 |
| Died | 6 October 2012 (aged 93) |
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| Years active | 1952–1970 |
| Spouse(s) |
Jacqueline
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| Children | 2 |
Sheriff John was a popular American children's television host. He entertained kids in Los Angeles on station KTTV. His shows ran from July 18, 1952, to July 10, 1970. He had two main shows: Sheriff John's Lunch Brigade and Sheriff John's Cartoon Time.
The man behind Sheriff John was John Rovick. Before becoming a TV star, he served in World War II. He was a radio operator and gunner in the United States Army Air Corps. He flew 50 combat missions in Europe and survived. After the war, he worked as a radio announcer. He then moved into television when it was still new. John Rovick created the idea for the Sheriff John show himself.
Sheriff John's TV Show
Sheriff John's show was a daily treat for many children. Each program began with him entering his office. He would sing a cheerful song: "Laugh and be happy, and the world will laugh with you."
Daily Show Segments
After his song, Sheriff John would lead the Pledge of Allegiance. He also shared important safety tips with his young viewers. The show featured many fun cartoons. Some popular ones included Q.T. Hush, Underdog, Crusader Rabbit, and Porky Pig. Farm animals often visited him on the set.
An artist named Sketchbook Suzie would draw pictures. She drew pictures that viewers had asked for. Sheriff John would also finish squiggles sent in by children. He would then draw a new squiggle for them to complete at home. He taught kids about staying safe and healthy habits.
Birthday Celebrations
A favorite part of the show was the birthday celebration. Sheriff John would read out the names of many children. Sometimes he read as many as 100 names. Then, he would bring out a birthday cake. He would sing the "Birthday Party Polka" song. The song went, "Put Another Candle on my Birthday Cake."
Later Life and Legacy
In 1979, John Rovick brought back his Sheriff John character. He briefly hosted a Sunday morning version of the show TV Powww on KTTV. He won an Emmy Award in 1952 for his work. He even appeared on the Emmy broadcast in 1998. Longtime fan Michael Richards introduced him.
John Rovick retired from KTTV in 1981. He had worked there for 32 years. He passed away on October 6, 2012, in Boise, Idaho. He was 93 years old and had been ill for a short time.
