Larry Smith Puppets


Larry Smith Puppets was a long-running afternoon television program, seen from 1969 to 1974 on WXIX-TV in Cincinnati, Ohio, geared toward the elementary school aged crowd. It was one of many TV puppet shows created by TV personality Larry Smith and was a favorite of children in the so-called "Tri-State Area" consisting of Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana.
Notable Characters included:
  • Snarfie R. Dog
  • Hattie the Witch
  • Rudy the Rooster
  • Teaser the Mouse
Mr. Smith ostensibly retired in 2000, but made occasional appearances with his puppets until his death on February 19, 2018.