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I was on this show back in '89 or '90. Poppy was out for maternity leave at the time, but Bonkers was awesome! I totally won an Uno Domino set, but I was so jealous of the boy I competed against because he won a 3-ring binder with a calculator! LOL! I loved this show!!!!
@Plantagenet80 - Sorry about the 3-ring binder with the calculator! Our producer may soon post more footage of the original Club 27 show on Youtube. Stay tuned!
I am a Best of Big D: Reader's Choice finalist for "Best Children's Entertainer in Dallas." (Bonkers)
Please vote for me inte D Magazine's Best of Big D: Reader's Choice Poll in the entertainment services category. Vote every day, up to once an hour, at D Magazine's web site. Visit is on your smart phone to vote for me as the best Children's Entertainer in Dallas in the Best of Big D: Reader's Choice Poll. Vote for me today!
Lisalisa, thanks for your comment! Poppy retired from clowning some years back - I'm still out there. I'll be hosting the children's tent stage at Addison Octoberfest Sept 16-19 with Snickerdoodle! He's twenty now, and goes by Le Zerp! He's a finalist for a possible tour with Ringling! He should know in a few weeks! - Bonkers
I also remember they had a baby while on the show and there was a contest to name it, I think they chose snickerdoodle lol, Club 27 then care bears was my afterschool ritual for years haha
Lisalisa, thanks for your comment! Poppy retired from clowning some years back - I'm still out there. I'll be hosting the children's tent stage at Addison Octoberfest Sept 16-19 with Snickerdoodle! He's twenty now, and goes by Le Zerp! He's a finalist for a possible tour with Ringling! He should know in a few weeks! - Bonkers
@johnrainone1 wow, thats awesome he followed in your footsteps! I would love to meet you! Ill think Ill take my cousins to see you and tell them all about how I used to watch you as a kid <3 Dont get scared if I cry haha, that show was a big part of my childhood and started my love of clowns.... when I see you I want a hug ok? I wish you and Le Zerp all the love and luck in the world! CLOWNS ROCK!
@lisalisa817 I am a Best of Big D: Reader's Choice finalist for "Best Children's Entertainer in Dallas." (Bonkers)
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I have been looking for footage of bonkers and poppy for quite a while, this brings back such good memories, my dad still talks about this show, it showed tom and jerry cartoons, man I miss this <3 I wish they would make a comeback
I was in my mid-20s back then, but I saw the show with my niece and nephews when I watched after them, and now they have kids of their own. I feel sorry for the present generation of children that don't have the equivalent of a 'Club 27' to come home every weekday afternoon to. Those live kid programs of the past just engendered creativity and imagination, and most of all, the fondest of memories. Thank you very much for posting this little "snippet" of our pasts to enjoy again.
@barnstormer4 I am a Best of Big D: Reader's Choice finalist for "Best Children's Entertainer in Dallas." (Bonkers)
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I'm probably guessing this in saying that 'Club 27' was probably the last live kid-oriented program that aired in the DFW Metroplex. From the posts I'm reading here, it's as fondly remembered as 'Slam Bang Theater' and 'Mr. Peppermint' was for my generation. I'm REALLY sorry to hear that the original tapes were erased, so hopefully someone out there recorded the show, as it would be great to see Bonkers, Poppy, and the gang again.
Sorry to say that KDFI Channel 27 erased all the masters. They were on one inch video tape - state of the art back then - and the tape was expensive. Glad you had a good time on the show!
When I was in boy scouts I remember being on the show a couple of times. I competed once and won a binder with a built in calculator that I still have.
@pemdas010 I am a Best of Big D: Reader's Choice finalist for "Best Children's Entertainer in Dallas." (Bonkers)
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I'm so surprised to find this! If I am recalling correctly, didn't all the kids get to pick a hat to wear while they were in the audience? I remember being so happy when I received my "club card." Also I must say that the guy named Paul was perhaps my first little girl crush.
@organiclead I am a Best of Big D: Reader's Choice finalist for "Best Children's Entertainer in Dallas." (Bonkers)
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I believe that's the only footage posted so far. The TV station erased all the original episodes. The female was Poppy the Clown, who no longer entertains as a clown. The show was taped at KDFI studios on Regal Row in Dallas.
@rlmotorcycles I am a Best of Big D: Reader's Choice finalist for "Best Children's Entertainer in Dallas." (Bonkers)
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I was on this show as a child. I'd love to see more/longer of these videos.. Thank you for posting. And thanks for bein' such a good memory in my childhood John.
Thanks! Our producer may have kept video copies of the shows, but the station erased theirs. This was back before digital technology! Good to hear from one of the "Gallery Gang" after all this time!
@tommasutra I am a Best of Big D: Reader's Choice finalist for "Best Children's Entertainer in Dallas." (Bonkers)
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I am a Best of Big D: Reader's Choice finalist for "Best Children's Entertainer in Dallas." (Bonkers)
Please vote for me inte D Magazine's Best of Big D: Reader's Choice Poll in the entertainment services category. Vote every day, up to once an hour, at D Magazine's web site. Visit is on your smart phone to vote for me as the best Children's Entertainer in Dallas in the Best of Big D: Reader's Choice Poll. Vote for me today!
thanks, Bonkers
johnrainone1 9 months ago
I was on this show back in '89 or '90. Poppy was out for maternity leave at the time, but Bonkers was awesome! I totally won an Uno Domino set, but I was so jealous of the boy I competed against because he won a 3-ring binder with a calculator! LOL! I loved this show!!!!
Plantagenet80 10 months ago
@Plantagenet80 - Sorry about the 3-ring binder with the calculator! Our producer may soon post more footage of the original Club 27 show on Youtube. Stay tuned!
Glad you had fun on the show!
- Bonkers
johnrainone1 10 months ago
@Plantagenet80
I am a Best of Big D: Reader's Choice finalist for "Best Children's Entertainer in Dallas." (Bonkers)
Please vote for me inte D Magazine's Best of Big D: Reader's Choice Poll in the entertainment services category. Vote every day, up to once an hour, at D Magazine's web site. Visit is on your smart phone to vote for me as the best Children's Entertainer in Dallas in the Best of Big D: Reader's Choice Poll. Vote for me today!
thanks, Bonkers
johnrainone1 9 months ago
Lisalisa, thanks for your comment! Poppy retired from clowning some years back - I'm still out there. I'll be hosting the children's tent stage at Addison Octoberfest Sept 16-19 with Snickerdoodle! He's twenty now, and goes by Le Zerp! He's a finalist for a possible tour with Ringling! He should know in a few weeks! - Bonkers
johnrainone1 1 year ago
I also remember they had a baby while on the show and there was a contest to name it, I think they chose snickerdoodle lol, Club 27 then care bears was my afterschool ritual for years haha
lisalisa817 1 year ago
@lisalisa817
Lisalisa, thanks for your comment! Poppy retired from clowning some years back - I'm still out there. I'll be hosting the children's tent stage at Addison Octoberfest Sept 16-19 with Snickerdoodle! He's twenty now, and goes by Le Zerp! He's a finalist for a possible tour with Ringling! He should know in a few weeks! - Bonkers
johnrainone1 1 year ago
@johnrainone1 wow, thats awesome he followed in your footsteps! I would love to meet you! Ill think Ill take my cousins to see you and tell them all about how I used to watch you as a kid <3 Dont get scared if I cry haha, that show was a big part of my childhood and started my love of clowns.... when I see you I want a hug ok? I wish you and Le Zerp all the love and luck in the world! CLOWNS ROCK!
lisalisa817 1 year ago
@lisalisa817 I am a Best of Big D: Reader's Choice finalist for "Best Children's Entertainer in Dallas." (Bonkers)
Please vote for me inte D Magazine's Best of Big D: Reader's Choice Poll in the entertainment services category. Vote every day, up to once an hour, at D Magazine's web site. Visit is on your smart phone to vote for me as the best Children's Entertainer in Dallas in the Best of Big D: Reader's Choice Poll. Vote for me today!
thanks, Bonkers
johnrainone1 9 months ago
I have been looking for footage of bonkers and poppy for quite a while, this brings back such good memories, my dad still talks about this show, it showed tom and jerry cartoons, man I miss this <3 I wish they would make a comeback
lisalisa817 1 year ago
I was in my mid-20s back then, but I saw the show with my niece and nephews when I watched after them, and now they have kids of their own. I feel sorry for the present generation of children that don't have the equivalent of a 'Club 27' to come home every weekday afternoon to. Those live kid programs of the past just engendered creativity and imagination, and most of all, the fondest of memories. Thank you very much for posting this little "snippet" of our pasts to enjoy again.
barnstormer4 1 year ago
@barnstormer4
Thanks, from Paul, Poppy and Bonkers! We had fun doing the show/1
johnrainone1 1 year ago
@barnstormer4 I am a Best of Big D: Reader's Choice finalist for "Best Children's Entertainer in Dallas." (Bonkers)
Please vote for me inte D Magazine's Best of Big D: Reader's Choice Poll in the entertainment services category. Vote every day, up to once an hour, at D Magazine's web site. Visit is on your smart phone to vote for me as the best Children's Entertainer in Dallas in the Best of Big D: Reader's Choice Poll. Vote for me today!
thanks, Bonkers
johnrainone1 9 months ago
I'm probably guessing this in saying that 'Club 27' was probably the last live kid-oriented program that aired in the DFW Metroplex. From the posts I'm reading here, it's as fondly remembered as 'Slam Bang Theater' and 'Mr. Peppermint' was for my generation. I'm REALLY sorry to hear that the original tapes were erased, so hopefully someone out there recorded the show, as it would be great to see Bonkers, Poppy, and the gang again.
barnstormer4 1 year ago
Sorry to say that KDFI Channel 27 erased all the masters. They were on one inch video tape - state of the art back then - and the tape was expensive. Glad you had a good time on the show!
Bonkers
johnrainone1 2 years ago
When I was in boy scouts I remember being on the show a couple of times. I competed once and won a binder with a built in calculator that I still have.
pemdas010 2 years ago
I almost remember those binders. We also gave away Nintendo sets - which back then were a big deal! Glad you had a good time!
Bonkers
johnrainone1 2 years ago
@pemdas010 I am a Best of Big D: Reader's Choice finalist for "Best Children's Entertainer in Dallas." (Bonkers)
Please vote for me inte D Magazine's Best of Big D: Reader's Choice Poll in the entertainment services category. Vote every day, up to once an hour, at D Magazine's web site. Visit is on your smart phone to vote for me as the best Children's Entertainer in Dallas in the Best of Big D: Reader's Choice Poll. Vote for me today!
thanks, Bonkers
johnrainone1 9 months ago
I'm so surprised to find this! If I am recalling correctly, didn't all the kids get to pick a hat to wear while they were in the audience? I remember being so happy when I received my "club card." Also I must say that the guy named Paul was perhaps my first little girl crush.
organiclead 2 years ago
Yes, we had silly hats for the kids to wear as part of the Gallery Gang. Hang on to your Club Card in case 1989 comes back.
Sorry to say that Paul has been happily married for many years, though.
johnrainone1 2 years ago
@organiclead I am a Best of Big D: Reader's Choice finalist for "Best Children's Entertainer in Dallas." (Bonkers)
Please vote for me inte D Magazine's Best of Big D: Reader's Choice Poll in the entertainment services category. Vote every day, up to once an hour, at D Magazine's web site. Visit is on your smart phone to vote for me as the best Children's Entertainer in Dallas in the Best of Big D: Reader's Choice Poll. Vote for me today!
thanks, Bonkers
johnrainone1 9 months ago
I believe that's the only footage posted so far. The TV station erased all the original episodes. The female was Poppy the Clown, who no longer entertains as a clown. The show was taped at KDFI studios on Regal Row in Dallas.
johnrainone1 2 years ago
I was on the show twice, and won some gi joes, I want to see more, what was the female clowns name? it was recorded in los colinas right?
rlmotorcycles 2 years ago
@rlmotorcycles I am a Best of Big D: Reader's Choice finalist for "Best Children's Entertainer in Dallas." (Bonkers)
Please vote for me inte D Magazine's Best of Big D: Reader's Choice Poll in the entertainment services category. Vote every day, up to once an hour, at D Magazine's web site. Visit is on your smart phone to vote for me as the best Children's Entertainer in Dallas in the Best of Big D: Reader's Choice Poll. Vote for me today!
thanks, Bonkers
johnrainone1 9 months ago
@rlmotorcycles Her name was Poppy <3
lisalisa817 9 months ago
I was on this show as a child. I'd love to see more/longer of these videos.. Thank you for posting. And thanks for bein' such a good memory in my childhood John.
tommasutra 2 years ago
Thanks! Our producer may have kept video copies of the shows, but the station erased theirs. This was back before digital technology! Good to hear from one of the "Gallery Gang" after all this time!
johnrainone1 2 years ago
@tommasutra I am a Best of Big D: Reader's Choice finalist for "Best Children's Entertainer in Dallas." (Bonkers)
Please vote for me inte D Magazine's Best of Big D: Reader's Choice Poll in the entertainment services category. Vote every day, up to once an hour, at D Magazine's web site. Visit is on your smart phone to vote for me as the best Children's Entertainer in Dallas in the Best of Big D: Reader's Choice Poll. Vote for me today!
thanks, Bonkers
johnrainone1 9 months ago