Searching for creators of a cute girl chimp called Phoebe B. bebe, 1955, please. |
Request for Question Clarification by
denco-ga
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06 Nov 2005 19:06 PST
Howdy lilaclady-ga,
Phoebe B. Beebe was the "girlfriend" of the Today Show's J. Fred Muggs.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoebe_B._Beebe
J. Fred Muggs was owned by Carmine "Bud" Mennella & Roy Waldron.
http://www.teddwebb.com/legends/j_fred_muggs.html
The expired trademark for "J. Fred Muggs" was owned by the aformentioned
gentlemen.
http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=73421931
"...
J. Fred Muggs Enterprises
...
Partnership composed of Carmine (Buddy) Mennella and Roy Waldron
..."
Mr. Mennella died in 2002, and his son, Gerald Preis, "inherited" Muggs.
http://www.sptimes.com/2002/03/14/TampaBay/Trainer_of_famed_chim.shtml
So, the creators for your stuffed chimp were Carmine (Buddy) Mennella and
Roy Waldron, based on the real life chimp, Phoebe B. Beebe, and it appears
that J. Fred Muggs Enterprises at least licensed the manufacturing of the
toy animal.
If the above would suffice as an answer to your question, please tell me
so I can post it as such. Thanks!
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Clarification of Question by
lilaclady-ga
on
07 Nov 2005 07:32 PST
Wow! thank you, our Phoebe was lost in moving, (or stolen) Have never
found a suitable replacement. If you know how to contact the licensed
manufacturer, maybe we can have another Phoebe!
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Request for Question Clarification by
denco-ga
on
07 Nov 2005 11:05 PST
Howdy lilaclady-ga,
I reckon that the only time the Phoebe B. Beebe stuffed animals were made
was in the mid-50s. These days, probably the only way to get a replacement
would be to go through a vintage toy store, such as Gasoline Alley Antiques.
http://www.gasolinealleyantiques.com/
"we offer Vintage & Collectible Toys ... character collectibles ..."
You can contact them through email at: sales@gasolinealleyantiques.com
If you can find a Phoebe B. Beebe stuffed animal, it probably will not be
an inexpensive purchase. The above store has a J. Fred Muggs hand puppet
that runs around $90.00.
http://www.gasolinealleyantiques.com/images/Puppets%20Page/hp-muggs.jpg
Another place to check is eBay.
http://www.ebay.com/
For instance, there is an auction going on now for the stuffed version of
J. Fred Muggs.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-50s-J-Fred-Muggs_W0QQitemZ6224298125QQ
Sorry I couldn't directly source a replacement for you.
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Clarification of Question by
lilaclady-ga
on
10 Nov 2005 07:25 PST
Thank you, denco-ga, for all your information, and many suggestions!!!
You are the greatest!!!
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Request for Question Clarification by
denco-ga
on
10 Nov 2005 16:18 PST
Howdy lilaclady-ga,
Did you want me to post the information that I provided as an answer?
Thanks!
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Clarification of Question by
lilaclady-ga
on
10 Nov 2005 22:06 PST
To: decn-ga,
Yes, please post the information you provided as an answer, and thank
you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Clarification of Question by
lilaclady-ga
on
10 Nov 2005 22:13 PST
To: Denco=ga,
Yes, please post the info you provided as an answer, and thank you so
much, now where do I go to grade the answer?
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Howdy lilaclady-ga,
Greatly appreciate you accepting this as an asnwer.
Phoebe B. Beebe was the "girlfriend" of the Today Show's J. Fred Muggs.
Here is the Wikipedia entry for Phoebe B. Beebe.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoebe_B._Beebe
According to the Tedd Webb website, and others, J. Fred Muggs was owned
by Carmine "Bud" Mennella & Roy Waldron.
http://www.teddwebb.com/legends/j_fred_muggs.html
The expired trademark for "J. Fred Muggs" was owned by the aformentioned
gentlemen. The following is from the United States Patent and Trademark
Office (USPTO) website.
http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=73421931
"...
J. Fred Muggs Enterprises
...
Partnership composed of Carmine (Buddy) Mennella and Roy Waldron
..."
The Florida based St. Petersburg Times has an article that indicates that
Mr. Mennella died in 2002, and his son, Gerald Preis, "inherited" Muggs.
http://www.sptimes.com/2002/03/14/TampaBay/Trainer_of_famed_chim.shtml
So, the creators for your stuffed chimp were Carmine (Buddy) Mennella and
Roy Waldron, based on the real life chimp, Phoebe B. Beebe, and it appears
that J. Fred Muggs Enterprises at least licensed the manufacturing of the
toy animal.
I reckon that the only time the Phoebe B. Beebe stuffed animals were made
was in the mid-50s. These days, probably the only way to get a replacement
would be to go through a vintage toy store, such as Gasoline Alley Antiques.
http://www.gasolinealleyantiques.com/
"we offer Vintage & Collectible Toys ... character collectibles ..."
You can contact them through email at: sales@gasolinealleyantiques.com
If you can find a Phoebe B. Beebe stuffed animal, it probably will not be
an inexpensive purchase. The above store has a J. Fred Muggs hand puppet
that runs around $90.00.
http://www.gasolinealleyantiques.com/images/Puppets%20Page/hp-muggs.jpg
Another place to check is eBay.
http://www.ebay.com/
For instance, there is an auction going on now on eBay for the stuffed
version of J. Fred Muggs.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-50s-J-Fred-Muggs_W0QQitemZ6224298125QQ
Sorry I couldn't directly source a replacement for you.
If you need any clarification, please feel free to ask.
Search strategy:
Google search on: "Phoebe B. Beebe"
://www.google.com/search?q=%22Phoebe+B.+Beebe%22
Google search on: "J. Fred Muggs"
://www.google.com/search?q=%22J.+Fred+Muggs%22
Personal experience with the USPTO website.
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Clarification of Answer by
denco-ga
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11 Nov 2005 11:42 PST
Howdy lilaclady-ga,
Now that I have posted the answer, you may rate it, etc. Thanks!
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