Jackson played the title character, Freckles the Clown although many of the puppet characters continued to appear on later series, Jackson usually played himself (or "B.J.", as his puppet co-stars called him) throughout the remainder of his career. Unfortunately, in spite of wide critical praise, the show drew poor ratings largely because it was broadcast early in the morning, and was cancelled after two seasons. His work attracted the attention of WBBM-TV in Chicago, which gave him a program in 1965, known variously as Clown Alley (weekday version) or Here Comes Freckles (Sunday morning version). Jackson said Cartoon Town was based on the small town he grew up in and some of his puppet characters were based on some of his Unionville neighbors, and that the character Weird was based on a Chicago friend. The show was such a success that he moved on to Indianapolis for another three years with The Mickey Mouse Club on WLWI (now WTHR), later renamed The Bill Jackson Show, where he created his most enduring character, Dirty Dragon, based on a friend in Indianapolis. His earliest appearance in children's television was in 1960 when he hosted a program in Fort Wayne, Indiana, called the Popeye and Little Rascals Club this was broadcast for two years. It was here where he created his first puppets. After a year at the station, Jackson joined the army and was assigned to Armed Forces Network in Hollywood. He said he was very influenced by both comic strips and comic books, with Li'l Abner and Donald Duck being his favorites. Jackson graduated from the University of Missouri's school of journalism with a degree in television production in 1957, but did not get interested in puppetry until later. His first broadcasting job was at KTVO in Ottumwa, Iowa, where he was a weatherman, copywriter and the station's art director. Jackson was born in Unionville, Missouri. His father worked with a traveling carnival. He is best known for having hosted the children's programs The BJ and Dirty Dragon Show and Gigglesnort Hotel. It is also intended to give Soldiers the skills needed for their well-being and it aids in the ability for them to become active and productive members of their community.Bill Jackson is an American television personality, cartoonist and educator. Life Skills are the abilities needed for adaptive and positive behavior and the psychosocial competencies which enable Soldiers to effectively navigate with the demands and challenges of the military. The Life Skills program is designed for Soldiers by enabling them to gain lifelong knowledge or a particular skill or certification. It is a special set of instructional events/trainings funding provided by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Life Skills is the newest addition added to the BOSS Program. Learn more about BOSS and how to become a member. BOSS serves the Single Service member Community - active, guard and reserve - and single parents, geographical bachelors, all US Military Service Branches and Foreign Service Members assigned to the Installation.īOSS membership and the program's available leadership and project management roles enhance your promotion packets. Garrison BOSS programs are managed by a Senior Enlisted Advisor, MWR Advisor and BOSS President. Want to get involved in the community and don't know how? Join BOSS on one of our many volunteer outings or opportunities. Actively support the quality of life needs of single Service members. Organize recreation and leisure activities.Coordinate and participate in community service projects.The BOSS program is based on three program pillars:Īs a member of BOSS, you have a voice in how you live, how you spend your leisure time and how you support the community around you. If you're a single Service member, BOSS members advocate for you by advancing quality of life issues on the installation, and in the barracks, to senior leaders on post and throughout the Army. The Better Opportunities for Single Service Members (BOSS) program represents the voice of the single Service member. The Better Opportunities for Single Service Members (BOSS) Program Fort Jackson BOSS Representative: Christopher Helie at +1 (803)751-3484
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