SOUPY SALES: Green Pieces of Paper

[rty1955]

Soupy aka Milton Soupman was at my house several times for a backyard BBQ. He was a gentleman. I used to be in the studio at times, to enjoy the broadcast. I sat 20 feet from him. I will miss him a lot, as well as ALL the pioneers of TV during that era. I overheard one of these pioneers say "Video tape was the worst thing ever invented" I would tend to agree, as today's performers could never do LIVE television. Today's TV is too sterilized.

RIP Milton

[fanatic4music]

I love soupy and I'm 16 ;-) ...just saying....

[Bmants]

THE GREATEST! GOD BLESS YOU SOUPS.

[ilonapet]

COWABUNGA, Soupy...we watched you every afternoon when we came home from High School !!!!!!

[beggin1967]

thank you for this, i miss soupy,white fang,blacktooth,and Pookie! rest in peace,Soupy you are missed by many

[SteveBrant55]

I watched him growing up in NYC and finally got to meet him at an autograph show not too many years ago. Unfortunately, this was after he had had a stroke; but it was still an honor to meet him... one of the funniest guys ever!

[SSArcher11]

I want someone to post the story about the kiddy show host who was told his show was going to get cancelled and then went on the air to get kids to protest. The event was satirized on "Huckleberry Hound", I think.

[georgebettinger]

GREAT THANK YOU FOR POSTING

[MrUnidyne]

I ACTUALLY SAW THIS ON TV! The only reason why I didn't go ahead with it was because I wasn't pleased with just a postcard from Puerto Rico.

[tonyny77]

Oh, there SURELY is a God in Heaven. Sure, I knew about the Soupy suspension, but this video is just too, too precious and I cannot leave without saying how much I appreciate that it's available for all to enjoy. Seriously, this belongs in the National Archives and the Library of Congress, not to mention the Museum of Broadcast Communications. Thank you for locating this great, one-of-a-kind memory of Soupy, and we all appreciate your willingness to share it with all his fans. Thank you!

[sweetitis]

What Can You Say! Marx Bros/3 Stooges/ Jerry Seinfeld/ One of the Top Classic Comics Of All Time. I remember watching this guy at dinner time thruout the 50s, The Alice Cooper/White Fang thing a classic too. Peace/ Love/ stay Focused Folks-Jim

[143AC]

Dear G.Monet, Yes! The naked woman behind the front door of Soupy's house on The ABC TV Network version of his kudult tv comedy show is tame by today's stanards. But..Back then..it wasn't funny and when Soupy said"There goes my life..my career"..he wasn't joking..if this was seen by the audience..everyone could have gotten fired and thrown into jail.

[nymike8]

RIP Soupman !!..You will be missed !!

[Jakarah]

RIP Soupy. Died Oct 22, 2009

[gmonet46]

His second most infamous clip was when the crew got a stripper to show up behind the door set to "entertain" Soupy on his birthday, as I recall the occassion. It seems to have been blocked by family or friends, but was available here until after his death. Seems timid by todays standards. Glad I got to see it before it disappeared.

[pattiecake11]

@gmonet46

Check out "Soupy Sales on Bob Costas Part 1"

[gmonet46]

Thank you so much pattiecake11, that was great. I knew it was a surprise for him, but did not know about the crew taking photos. I was afraid that rarity was lost forever..while some was cut here, you made my day.

[pattiecake11]

So glad you enjoyed i! Thank you for telling me! Soupy was great!!! He will surely be missed.

[Gazzara5]

He was the crazy young uncle we all wish we had. I miss him.

[apollowoman]

Bless you Soupy! Shalom!

[AriesTRam]

RIP, Soupy Sales!

[Warmth238]

One of my most vivid memories is watching that show when he did that. I didn't send money because we were out of envelopes. Honest to God. I owned a Soupy Sales Vinyl lunchbox. I was cleaning the themos in my bathroom sink and the darn thing fell in the toilet bowl. I never used the Thermos again after that. True story!

[itallea]

OMG.thanks for posting soupy,what memories!!!

[Vicmarstar]

Soupy Sales brings back many fond memories of my childhood as he was an important part of it. And I will always remember him fondly. Love you Soupy forever.

[ranterjr]

I met Soupy in of all places, a mall in New Haven, CT....was he eating at some fancy restaurant? ...of course not....we were both buying a hot dog....and talking to him was like talking to an old friend...he was just Soupy....he was the real thing...God bless you Soupy

[MrUnidyne]

I was 3 years old and I remembered seeing this! I didn't send any money because I was too young to know what "Puerto Rico" was.

[Vazmusic]

He had a real skill. A great raconteur, very easy, very relaxed. Must have been great to hang out with after gigs and drink. You can just imagine the stories and how he'd tell them. RIP

[pattiecake11]

Soupy was the greatest. Always kind to his fans. He was smart, quick witted, and generous.

I feel honored and lucky to have had been able to meet him, when he was on his show at channel 5, and later on in comedy clubs. He had a hugh following in N.Y. Both kids and adults loved him.

He was warm and kind hearted. Too bad, he was not know by kids today. They surely missed out. He will be missed.

[mso88]

Soupy's soft drawl made me feel immediately at home...and yet who could relax through his manically-funny routines?

God bless you Soupy, and thank you.

[GaryW48]

God Bless Soupy Sales!!! R.I.P.!!!

I also remember when he was the guest host on the NBC shoe Hullabaloo around 1965-66.

[DennyYou]

God Bless you, Soupy! You made my childhood so much fun. I miss you already. Of all of the celebs that have passed away this year, I wanted most of all to meet Soupy. Heaven is now a much funnier place. We love you and will miss you terribly!

[DustinKoffman]

I echo DennyYou, Soupy, you were the biggest star of my childhood too, so fun and fancy free, man you could really be cool and hip, and made us kids feel real good--and you were wholesome, warm, kooky, nutty, clever, dumb sometimes, silly always. Goodbye, enjoy heaven!!

[DET832]

Hooah Soupy!!! Great childhood memories !!! RIP !!!

[SpockOfRock]

$80,000 dollars??? The average price of a home was $20,000 dollars in 1965! lol!

God bless you Soupy, we'll never forget you! xD

[hoskeebo]

Pachalafaka, Soupy!

[nycdweller]

RIP Soupy!!

[1961JOHNNYBOY]

GOD BLESS YOU SOUPY

[TheSteakJustice]

Godspeed, Soupy.

Godspeed.

[CatapultYourMom]

One of a kind!

[brucencalifornia]

Fisrt one here gets a box of jello....remember soupy picking Zackery Swann out of the shaddows at a mall while doing a show.

[Orsley]

Great clip -- a perfect telling of this bit of TV history, which I remember well. When Soupy returned to the air after a week's suspension marked by picketers in front of WNEW-TV demanding Soupy's return, the show opened with old footage of chorus girls dancing, animals stampeding, nightclubbers celebrating, all to the tune of "Happy Days Are Here Again!"  In and around New York City, the return of The Soupy Sales Show was a major media event.

Thanks for posting this. Good job, Soup!

[gsparkway324]

That was the funniest bit I'd ever heard anyone do on TV.

RIP

[Swatantra100]

I am really gonna miss him not being in this world any more. By far, THE MOST FUNNY SHOW I remember from my childhood. Be true to your teeth and they won't be false to you. Don't leave your toys out in the rain or you might get a rusty Rolls Royce.

[ubmad]

miss ya S.S.

[librophile]

One of the GREAT comics is gone to receive his well earned reward.

His was among the best. Funny without a single word of profanity.

Compare today's Celebrity Roast with the Dean Martin's Celebrity Roast. Back then they were really funny. Today is all about gutter jokes that are not even funny.

R.I.P. Soupy. The gang of the GREAT COMICS is waiting for you upstair.

[wildpeachatl737]

Soupy, you gave me and my siblings some of thebest times of our lives and became in effect, a part of ours. Thanks for the memories and rest in peace, sir. You've done exceptionally well and have earned your rest...

[classicallady]

This is hilarious..tks WP for sending it this way.

[BJHTV]

R.I.P. Soupy. :(

[ThomasCrown2]

Thanks for the good times Soupy. You, and many of your fellow funny-men of that generation could elicit many laughs (from children AND adults) without profane and demeaning language; that's not the case now, with f-ing this and that populating most so-called humor. You'll have them laughing forever where ever you are. Rest well funny man.

[mrellen5]

I will always love and miss you Soupy...loved you on the game shows too.

You gave me lots of laughs and good times.

RIP

Mary =)

[TheLDG1981]

RIP Soupy. Thanks for all the funny moments!

[ccg1171]

He was funny

[lionsclubdad]

Good Night Milton and God Bless

[doggielove1000]

Pie in the sky. RIP Soupy. Funniest part of my childhood. Love you.

[irisheyes215]

I saw that Soupy show and he was hysterical. We were furious over the flap. Whatever money came in should have been sent to a charity and left it at that.

[wecandothat2005]

Many hours and days I spent in front of the black and white tv, watching Soupy Sales. His antics and comedy and White Fang and all the host of comedic characters kept this little 'boy' entertained for many years. Thanks Soupy, may you rest in Peace, God Bless, 56 year old 'kid at heart'.

[DustinKoffman]

I'm 57, and I echo all that, sir--Soupy was the best!! RIP Soup!

[CrazYMadarfakaR]

R.I.P....

[tadroid]

Thanks for all the laughs, Soupy! Laughter heals. Your silly act slays my kids, and they think that I'm the funny guy!

[thedoglo]

Thanks, Soupy. R.I.P. You will be missed! Swanny

[RJKTKS]

A wonderful man who gave us hours of fun and entertainment and very fond memories of our childhood...RIP.

[vexamatic]

I don't think a lot of younger people can possibly understand how famous and popular Soupy was in his day. For those of us on Long Island, at Roosevelt Field, there used to be an Ice rink where J.C. Penny now stands. My Dad took us to see Soupy and we stood on the Ice Rink which was drained during the summer. Soupy was flown in by Helicopter like the President of the United States. I remember there being thousands and thousands of people who had come to just get a glimpse of him. RIP.

[kagvt]

RIP Soupy, always young at heart!!

[slingblade65]

Quack Quack Imus rules Quack Quack !

[smeagma]

rip soupy

[jimwormmaster]

Man...I missed a legend...I guess I was born too late. But I plan on seeing more of this guy, that's awesome. You've gotta have some cajones to pull off a stunt like that!

[puck30]

Good Night Mr. Sales, say hi to Sandy Becker when you get upstairs.

[evet45]

A dear sweet man, I loved him when he was broadcasting between Imus and Howard Stern on WNBC. Howard and Imus were so nasty _funny but not nice to Mr Sales) , and Soupy was sweet and silly, and squeeky clean, but comical! I'll be expecting that post card from Puerto Rico,

[n8vnyr]

We miss you Soupy! I've loved you dearly...

[IDisposable]

RIP Soupy

[jd426999]

R I P MR SOUPY Sales.

[glastron72]

RIP SOUPY

[Lancealotbob]

RIP Soupy!

*throws pie*

[surtla01]

One of the best - RIP Mr Sales!

[Donlakyounomoah]

Good night and God bless!

[boobtubious]

RIP Mr Sales.

[calady11]

Too, too funny!

[Teentimetv]

I'm posting from Santa Fe. Just found out there is an actual town not too far from Roswell called Pie Town, New Mexico. Soupy should be mayor!

[Sunoco]

@Teentimetv It's hard to call it a town. More of a village or rural area. There's really just a few buildings spread out over a few hundred yards.

They have fantastic pie though.

[143AC]

Dear NY Voice, Soupy Sales,Chuck McCann,Sonny Fox,John Zacherley

and "Captain Jack"McCarthy didn't appear at The Museum

Of Modern Art In NYC back in the fall of 1994. They appeared at The Museum of TV & Radio..now

known as The Paley Center For Media.

[YouSteez]

haha Hustler!

[joechristopher2]

Such a nice warm human being. It's such a shame his health is so poor that he can no longer share himself with those of us who watched and laughed with him. A true American treasure.

[Schnookynibbles]

Luv 'ya Soupy. I still have your joke book, I got it when I was 12, and I'm now 54!

Droopy Soupy Sez:

1. Always let a smile be your umbrella, especially if you like garggling rain!!

2. Don't play with your daddy's pipe...he doesn't smoke your toys!!!

3. ...if your wife wants to learn how to drive...don't stand in her way!!!!

4. ...if you can't brush every day...comb!!!!!!

5. Cross the street with the traffic light...if you can rip it out of the payvement!!!!!!!!!!!!

[37terraplane]

I saw the original show, too! I'll never forget it, it was like yesterday...I also go to meet Soupy 11 years ago, and we joked around about many of his shows, and his wife told me that they had erased most of them...what a crime! He is a genius of comedy, and they wiped out the best work of his life! Long live Milton Hines!!

[MrUnidyne]

I REMEMBER SEEING THIS! It was on WNEW-TV in New York! I knew it was a joke when he mentioned the postcard from Puerto Rico.

[dropthebluebook2]

Soupy!!

[NYVoice]

I was at this show! And the girl who shouted out to him was at the next table! Honest to God. This was not 93, it 1995 or 96. This footage was used for A&E Biography later the next year. I chatted with Soupy after the show and as always was a true class act. I reminded him of a reunion at the Met. Museum of Art that week with him, Sandy Becker, Chuck MCann;etc and he whinced saying, "Oh, I forgot to mention that!" and he explained it us at the bar. Great guy and an American original.

[BlastFurnaceCanada]

If anyone has the tape of the actual incident, I think we'd all love to see it. $80,000?! That was a FORTUNE in those days. I heard most of what couldn't be returned because of no return address was donated to charity. But what a brilliant stunt -- and it proved his point about the power of suggestion.

[Paulgr]

Blast,i want to see it as well. I just read about this last night on Wikipedia. it looked pretty funny. I have a feeling it may never surface though as even in 1965,things like that were banned from the shelves,let alone rerun.but who knows?

[jzerony]

Happy Birthday, Prince Of Pies....

[rubydartz]

Excellent, I forgot how much I missed Soupy. What an articulate guy.

[ritlingit]

My Father told me years ago about this happening.

[bwworld]

Happy birthday, Soupy!