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Kokomo Jr. was the name given to at least two male common chimpanzees used as animal actors, one born c. 1955 and one born c. 1967. [1] [2] Kokomo Jr. replaced J. Fred Muggs as the animal mascot of the Today Show in 1957, and was known for his ability to "talk", being able to pronounce the word mama on demand.
J. Fred Muggs (born March 14, 1952) is a chimpanzee born in the African colony of French Cameroon that forms part of modern-day Cameroon.Brought to New York City before his first birthday, he was bought by two former NBC pages and eventually appeared on a host of television shows on that network including NBC's Today Show where he served as mascot from 1953 to 1957.
Kokomo Jr. Chimpanzee Himself on The Today Show (1957–1983) There were at least two chimpanzees, who performed on alternate days to avoid overwork. Manis: Orangutan Every Which Way but Loose; Cannonball Run II [69] Pankun: Chimpanzee Born 2001 Tensai! Shimura Dōbutsuen (天才！志村動物園, lit. Genius! Shimura Zoo) Dōbutsu Kisō Tengai!
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A Series of 30 Second long shorts that takes place infront of a live-studio audience inside a satellite in outer space. some episodes include parodies of show i.e. Roboscrap which is a parody of the BBC Two,BBC Choice and Channel 5 Robot Combat Gameshow Robot Wars and Universally Challenged which is a parody of the BBC General Knowledge Game ...
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Filmmaker D. Smith’s debut documentary “Kokomo City” presents a raw depiction of the lives of four Black trans women — Daniella Carter, Koko Da Doll, Liyah Mitchell and Dominique Silver.
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