Remember Pinkey Lee?

On December 28, 2012 - TV History


Remember Pinkey Lee? I do!

Pincus Leff (May 2, 1907 – April 3, 1993) was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Pee Wee Herman and Pee Wee’s Playhouse is loosely based on Pinkey Lee. I’m not sure but think this was done at KHJ. Anyone know?

7 Comments

  1. Rick Bozeman December 29, 2012

    I remember watching the show the day he had a medical issue of some sort, possibly a heart attack while on the air, 1954 or 55 this was as I remember.

  2. Kevin Vahey December 28, 2012

    In Boston (WBZ-TV) January 1955
    05:00p Pinky Lee – variety
    05:30p Howdy Doody

  3. Walter Case December 28, 2012

    The prize giveaways seemed like Christmas all year round!

  4. Mark Garrett December 28, 2012

    1st time seeing Pinkie, interesting.

  5. Jeff Strailey December 28, 2012

    Man that guy could dance.

  6. Michael Hayne December 28, 2012

    a 21 pie salute!!!

  7. Tom Jurek December 28, 2012

    I remember Pink too.