Uncle Floyd Show - New Jersey

1.75-inch promotional pin-back button

"Snap it Pal!" catchphrase of the character Bones Boy

Floyd Vivino, also known as Uncle Floyd, is an American television, film, and stage performer primarily known for his comedy/variety TV show The Uncle Floyd Show (1974–1998). The show aired in New Jersey and New York from 1974 to 1998. It can be read as a children’s show or a parody of a children’s show. Much of the humor has a twist aimed at adults, in the style of Soupy Sales and Pee Wee Herman. The show featured character comedy, puppetry, some audience participation, musical guests, and Floyd’s piano playing. Uncle Floyd’s most popular sidekicks was a puppet named Oogie.

Joey Ramone wearing an Uncle Floyd button

Local bands such as The Smithereens, The Shades, and R. Stevie Moore, along with such well-known performers as The Ramones, Tiny Tim, Benny Bell, Bon Jovi, Jan and Dean, Peter Tork, Squeeze, David Johansen, Blue Öyster Cult, Joe Jackson, and Cyndi Lauper appeared on Floyd’s program.