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The White Stag Sign at night in 2010, with a simulated "red nose" (of neon) in imitation of the character Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The day when a "red nose" is placed on the White Stag sign as an imitation of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has become known as "Nose Day" and "is how most Portlanders know that the Christmas season has arrived", according to The Oregonian.
Bumpity is an American children's television series that aired locally in the Portland, Oregon, area on the ABC affiliate KATU, from 1971 to 1985.Bumpity, a green "bump on a lawn" (though many viewers assumed he was a frog) with one pronounced tooth, along with his friend and side-kick, a red and purple striped worm (some children thought he was a snake) named Fred, hosted the show.
Ramblin' Rod Anders (November 26, 1932 – May 11, 2002), born Rodney Carl Andersen, was an American television presenter and the host of The Ramblin' Rod Show, a children's television program broadcast in Portland, Oregon, from August 26, 1964 until his retirement on August 8, 1997.
Portland with Kids: A Family Vacation Alamy Because of its extensive public transit system, exciting local scene and emphasis on outdoor activities, Portland, Oregon is a decidedly family-friendly ...
The 2019 episode "Marge the Lumberjill" is set in Portland and includes street signs with the names that inspired the character names. [6] In early 2021, Groening signed a portrait of Homer Simpson for a fundraising auction for Lincoln High School, his alma mater. [7]
Some frequently appearing characters are: Fred and Carrie: played with minimal costumes, makeup, and hairstyling, these are the show's version of Armisen and Brownstein themselves, living in a house together in Portland. Their onscreen relationship was inspired by Bert and Ernie's [1] relationship on Sesame Street.
Portland Book Festival (formerly Wordstock) is an annual literary festival held in Portland, Oregon, United States. [1] The festival started in 2005, and is the largest festival of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. [2] Events include author readings, writing contests and workshops, exhibits, and a book fair.
James H. Allen (May 15, 1928 – July 28, 2015) was an American actor who portrayed the clown character Rusty Nails and was the host of various children's television shows in the Portland, Oregon television market from 1957–1972. His program on KPTV was the second-longest running children's program in Portland, second only to Ramblin' Rod ...