Soupy Sales - "The Mouse"

[cippy2k]

rest in peace soupy

[mootbooxle]

What year was this bit filmed? '65? The WNEW years? Soupy was great!!!

[PR46797]

tommy 1gtr - It was the crew.

[4lionking]

Soupy was from North Carolina.

[timetime124]

i wish i had a list of the aints at the nots

thanks

[dennis3880]

lol, he sounds just like Randy Newman when he sings. I used to watch Soupy in Detroit as a kid. I still know the Soupy Shuffle. That means I'm really old!

[WytZox1]

@dennis3880 -- Same here! We loved Soupy in Chicago! We ate our lunch with him every Saturday afternoon. I also thought the lead singer of The Guess Who sounded like Soupy on that Star Baby song.

[EricVJ195]

I'm from New Jersey and I watched Soupy Sales when I was a kid. Miss you Soupy. You made New York and New Jersey proud.

[annves]

Type PRIZE before youtube and hit enter

[wsbtam]

FUN-NEE----and incredibly surreal!! XD

[dianarubino]

I grew up in the metropolitan area watching Soupy Sales in the 60s--was it on Channel 5? I didn't realize how hip the show was til I well into adulthood! What a talent!

[dianarubino]

I grew up in the metropolitan area watching Soupy Sales in the 60s--was it on Channel 5? I didn't realize how hip the show was til I well into adulthood! What a talent!

[utkigyu]

Real Naughty brides are there world5.info

[ChrislovesKrystal]

Soupy Sez- Do The Mouse!!!

[BMFRaw]

I've had the song for years, but this is my first time ever seeing video of it. I have Pachalafaka too, but no video. :-(

[MrJamesrnolan]

God bless Soupy,we ain't gonna have another one like him.How did R. Meltzer describe "The Mouse"? : "A very early sign of the indistinguishability of novelty from mainstream,but also indistinguishability of external parody-of-rock novelty from mainstream", but Meltzer never even said if he liked the song! It's just a darn good dance tune as far as I'm concerned. And having heard Soup's son Hunt sing backup for Iggy Pop and in Bob Welch's band Paris I can hear where he got his vocal chops from.

[slevdog]

All I know is "They Whisper it all over Turkey".....memory ????...

[cgn49]

Pafalafaka was the flip side of the Mouse

[Polyphemus47]

@cgn49 Wasn't it Pachalafaka?

[slevdog]

All I know is they "whisper it all over Turkey"!!

[Hildy2E]

@slevdog It sounds so romantic and perky...

[3rdMarineDiv]

Funny, great memories. Back then, all dance steps had to be named after something (Twist, Frog etc.). The Mouse was short and repetitive enough for kids to learn the song and repeat it incessantly!

[BlkglasTheVette]

R.I.P.Bro.

[richintalent]

the Pee Wee Herman of his day.

[LeslieSteeg]

7855Waldo, yes, it's a real song, recorded and all. You can tell Soupy was lip syncing it though. Two other songs...the Soupy Shuffle and Bafalafica (not sure of the spelling). Boy, am I showing my age!

[richintalent]

you're forgetting 'Your Brain Will Fall Out'

[andrewlewis963]

naieve englishman that i am but was this the template for krusty?

[7855waldo]

Would you believe I had to read a goddamned English newspaper obit to find out this song exists?

Yeah, Lily, you're right - there's a natural similairity between The Soup and Craig.

But please, all the rest of you, stop with the comparisons already.

It's causing my electricity bill to go off the charts!

Go figure out some new Tiger Woods jokes. Git!

[rigimp]

was this a kids show?

[Soxogram]

I love this clip. I cannot stop watching it. Soupy was great with spontaneity. Very loose. And, what was he on that day...man! "The Mouse" segment is very surreal.

[weenielongus]

That's just why I left the whole segment there, Soxogram!! Sounds like everyone in the room was having fun!! It's all so silly, you have to smile at it!!

[MikeBlitzMag]

A great, classic single from May 1965. Soupy did a great, great garage band-type record for Capitol a year later called "That Wasn't No Girl". Would LOVE to see a clip of that! God bless Soupy Sales. He is greatly missed.

[tommy1gtr]

was he filiming in front of a live studio audience or was that just the crew laughing and making comments in the background?

[weenielongus]

I always got the impression that it was just his crew and maybe invited friends who were laughing along with Soupy, but I can't say for sure...

[BronxNYE206St]

This was not a kid show but as a kid I loved it. I use to hate the pies for some reason RIP Soupy you were a special ground breaker.

[lilylilac596]

One of my Childhood Hero's...no wonder I love Ferguson

[grogtgs]

RIP

[tmdaninla]

I'm Do-ing The Mouse for Halloween, dressed up as Beldar Conehead as Soupy....thanks for all the fun Soup-meister

[tmdaninla]

I watched Soupy all the time after school. Loved that guy....funny. Hunt and Tony, my deepest sympathies.

Dan

[law5300]

WOW! Soupy was hung like horse.

Those tight white pants were not a good choice

[crimthann86]

is this about the time people starting doing drugs? RIP SOUPY.. silly man.. :-) the world was made better because you were in it!!

[viscousjim]

The small studio, ad-lib vibe, talking directly to and getting feedback from the people who work off-camera -- very reminiscent of the current show Talk Soup. I wonder if that is more than coincidence.

[LosAngeleno1959]

Doesn't Soupy look kinda like Mel Gibson?

[iresfrank]

Where's the unscripted, raw, unedited talent like that today? Live - fresh - screwy and completely original American humor.

I met him and have his autograph in my collection - He's a gem. RIP Soupy. You were one of the few, precious, comedic moments each week in my dysfunctional childhood.

[stam9998]

Craig Ferguson

[woodman2838]

REST IN PEACE SOUPY

[jessedan2]

wthout soup sales there probably wouldn't be any pee wee herman or seinfeld of larry david

[phgp27]

true, also as others have said craig ferguson, howard stern, tom green and more

[cedarjet707]

Back in the day when American kids were encouraged to be clever, not encouraged to be stupid. RIP.

[aquaroyale]

Soupy was at his best back here in Detroit in the 50's. Nobody better or funnier for kids.

[Clinkshutup]

In 1960 my mom & dad went to Soupy's show in Detroit. Soupy saw my mom, pregnant with me, gently rubbed her stomach and kidded with her. I'm on TV in Denver. I am proud of the "Soupy Comedy Curse"! Thanks, Soupy.

[peeterpoon]

RIP, Milton Supman!

[honda00CR500]

My dad has been doing The mouse all around the house ever since soupy passed away.

[PecanSandees23]

Thank you for putting this on line. I did The Mouse one more time, for Soupy. Thank you Soupy Sales for making me laugh.

[pattiecake11]

It wasn't just Soupy's comedy or sense of' humor that made him special. It was the kind and considerate person he was.

Soupy was special in every way! God bless you!

[snottydyck]

R.I.P. Soupy..

[dumbbo1]

As a little kid in the early-mid 70's I got to watch the revival of Soupy Sales show. (Howdy Doody, too!) Fun!

[99minerkc]

Totally agree!

[NewOrleans8Lady]

I loved his show, too. Does anyone remember the song and dance he always did on each show? I always sang it and now I can't remember it for anything. He was a real original and really funny.

[StatenIsland121]

Im not sure,but it might have been the Clark Teabury Shuffle, which was a chewing gum he used to do a commercial for back in the 60's.

[0HARE]

I never saw his show, but, I used to see him on the Ed Sullivan Show. Very funny. This segment seems like someone on LSD, before it was discovered by the masses, when only a few cutting edge people were in on it. Fantastic!

[wxyz777]

Soupy was a treasure to all of us who grew up in the NYC metropolitan area in the 1960's. We all watched him, imitated him and loved him.

He made kids laugh - How cool.

[lorrin1950]

@wxyz777 My 9th grade Algebra teacher blamed our poor test scores on Soupy Sales, and said we should be studying in the house instead of dancing and singing the mouse. He was right.

[littlenaitch2]

That comment is typical of people who don't know funny when they hear it!

[TravelerRon]

A number of people from TV's 50s & 60s have passed now, but I've got to tell you that Soupy was hard to take. Like so many other Detroiters, I grew up with Soupy. This video brings back many good memories. Unless you are in your 50s or 60s today, you can't appreciate what Soupy on TV was at that time. Good bye Soupy

[jbyesterday]

Sad to hear of Soupy's passing. I watched him on TV when I was a kid, & although he always came off acting silly & corny, he always made me chuckle & smile. Thinking back now, I don't recall anyone on TV at that time being as free-spirited & spontaneous as this character. Thanks for the fun Mr Supman....btw..your "Mouse" tune was pretty cool too !

[ronhurt]

Reminds me of Craig Ferguson

[MadDogDucati]

can you imagine modern 'talent' being able to do 30 minutes of live without a prompter? egads! Great fun and never knew what was coming up next....thanks Soup!

[cdadave83814]

I never watched Soupy Sales at all...but I recall hearing "The Mouse" on the radio in the '60s, and I have his "Mouse" album...it's a treasured part of my childhood.

[WatchVenusSpa]

R.I.P. Soupy!

[potaluca]

Soupy, thanks for your influence on my childhood psyche, and for your 2 cool rock and roll sons.

[mrpeewee393]

Improve at it's finest! we'll miss ya Soupy!

[ActorRod]

Hard to believe a part of our childhood is gone now. There will never be another like Soupy Sales!! Anybody have any videos of the Soupy Shuffle??

[INJURYCOMP]

I'm LQQKING for a video with the Soupy Shuffle also ActorRod...Other than the Twist, that was one of the first dances I learned!

[SLOVoyeur]

Do The Mouse starts at 3:09.

[nycdweller]

RIP Soupy - the best!!

[jillysworld]

I will miss you my childhood friend,forever there will only be one Soupy Sales! RIP.

[JohnyAngel47]

RIP ......

[FOSEEBOY]

We LOVED you SOUPY!...( You made the 60's FUN) REST IN PEACE BROTHER...

[antidiz]

R.I.P.  Soupy, we'll miss ya baby....

[CalikoKat]

RIP

[abbiethecat]

Soupy Sales was truly a legend. Quick with an ad-lib, imaginative, and just plain hilarious when he was on. We'll never see anyone like him again.

[pcsbeat]

you were the best, Soupy!

[TheMrMelody]

.Do The Mouse' a great, what we used to call, 'Novelty' song.

[TheMrMelody]

A Mad Mod comedian, maybe chief Court Jester of the early 4:20 Club? Here in New York City in the 60's, after school, he was the bomb. " Hey kids send us your pictures of Presidents!"

[jayboy60]

Hope we catch up again on the other side, Soupy... in that Borscht Belt in the sky! Save a whipped cream pie for me.

[steele917]

John Lennon Wrote..."there are places I remember, in my life..Though some have changed. My version would be..."If we've shared a laugh..indeed I will shed a tear". God Keep Thee in his care Dear soupy...And maybe you can pull some "strings" and have Him send us another "Friend" like yourself...the world needs it...RIP

[PeachesinSanDiego]

I loved the Soupy Sales Show as a kid in the '60s. My favorite was "Do The Mouse" and his skits with Fang. I was devistated when his show was pulled off the air. Soupy: Thanks for adding to my greatest childhood memories!  You will be missed.

[1560438]

Soupy, you were the best! Way ahead of your time with all the special subtleties that went over the kids heads but the parents loved! Do we still mail in the pictures of all those dead presidents from our dad's wallet?

[Bigboi47]

RIP Soupy from a 51 year old Detroiter.

[yogafan6500]

Soupy Sales. Is one of the funniest comics that ever lived. I'll remember him from watching his new version of his show in the late 70's. He'll truly be remembered for his wacy humor especially when he gets hit in the face with a pie, and doing his most famous dance called The Mouse in 1965. So long Soupy, and Thanks for the memories of making us laugh for the past 50+ years . Soupy Sales 1926-2009 : ( ...

[honeypi]

I ad the 45 rpm record of The Mouse, I even remember the flip side, Pachalafaka

[robpollard]

Wow, this is incredibly loose (in a good way). The way he yuks it up with his crew is very different than any kids show today. He seems totally at ease. RIP.

[LadyAltheaIsMe]

RIP soupy

[1952kid]

R.I.P. My old after school TV pal.

[cameraz99]

I watched you every day on TV when I was a kid. What a comic talent. Rest in peace, Soupy.

[Joking56]

My Idol as a kid! Eating lunch with White Fang and Black Tooth!! My mother won a contest and the prize was Soupy and his band coming over to our house and hosting a party ...I still have the news clipping it was a big deal!

I am sad...

[Barbarella921]

Couldn't wait to watch his show when I came home from school! And the Mouse became the most popular "dance" in my 3rd grade class! RIP Soupy, you brought true comedy to the world and you will be missed.

[BandMom101]

RIP Mr. Sales. I remember doing The Mouse with my bro when we were kids.... you will be missed!

[CHANGEtheIdiot]

Loved this man!

[getchasumm]

wasnt his kids in a band with david bowie ???

[freebretth]

Yeah, according to Wikipedia, his two sons were in Tin Machine.

[rosneredie]

Soupy was a visionary. His influence lives on.

[beyondthetech]

Really didn't get much funnier than this guy. True genius.  Rest in peace, friend.

[MrHyman305]

Rest in peace Soupy

[57rg]

God bless Soupy. Thank you for the memories and all the laughs. You helped shape my sense of humor and that is a gift you gave to all your kids. I feel so sad upon hearing the news . You will always be remembered.

[tejastiger61]

God Bless Soupy ...... a GREAT AMERICAN  a true comic GENIUS and a pioneer of TV along with after school entertainment for millions of baby boomers... the Man was always 10 years ahead of everyone .. LONG LIVE the spirit of SOUPY SALES !

[da40flyer]

One more legend gone. Good night Soupy. RIP

[stellarbiz]

A true genius... another one gone.

I also loved "Pachaloficha" (sp?) and was actually singing it the other day!

Soupy... we all love you and always will.

[Dachshund]

Rest in peace, Soupy. Thanks for the memories.

[lilkaraokediva]

Rest in Peace Soupy....you were a rare breed!

[MarieLynn3]

My recollection of this song was when he did it on the Ed Sullivan Show.... *gasp* in Living Color no less. :)

But sad to say... Soupy has left us now. :(

Rest In Peace Soupy

[cfortunato58]

I had this single. Loved it when I was six. RIP Soupy. And thanks. You meant a lot to me.

[cphershon]

I was about 5 and had a CRUSH on Soupy! I had his records, too. I remember him singing Your Brains Will Fall Out with Fang. The Soupy Sales Show was my favorite show. My Dad would tease me about it an I think I cried.

[ChefMimsy]

I remember watching this show w/ my brother who is 2 years older than I am. I remember him loving the show, and I was along for the ride being about 3-4 years old. I seem to remember my bro having Soupy's records too. I don't remember there being such a huge lag between one bit and the next. I do remember the pies in the face, but I don't recall them as being humorous. My bro used to walk around the house doing "The Mouse".

How things have changed!!

[Susan8115]

I miss Soupy!

[musicmanregina]

what do ya want for nothing...now we go

tta pay cable to watch commercials!

[meadowman2007]

They don't write 'em like they used to!

[gmonet46]

In New York, Wagner College on Staten Island, you cut class to watch Soupy Sales and who could forget that "killer" show with the surpise nude gal behind the door. Today that would be a gazzillion hit episode. Thanks for this gem.

[ptownmotowndj]

Still hysterical! Thanks for posting!

[3salamanders]

Soupy rules!!!

[tigerssixty]

Can you post his song, Pachalafaka?

Soupy had great comedic shtick. Used to have to work to pull his show in from I thought the Detroit area via some local station around noonish as he would have lunch and I always remember the jello.

Still laugh just thinking about him.

Thanks for posting,

[WileERobby]

Pachalafaka...They sing it all over Turkey...

[Korea4Me]

OMG, I remember watcing this and my brother going round the room singing that song! ACK! Soupy made the whole family laugh. We loved him. ^__^

[homemoviescolorado]

Soupy was the greatest kid show host ever....I wonder if Tin Machine has ever recorded "The Mouse"?

[chalomirof63]

I started watching Soupy in 1961 - I think it was a Saturday morning show. Clyde Adler was the original White Fang, Black Tooth, etc. In later years, Frank Nastasi(?) took on these roles. What great memories - a huge part of my childhood/teen years! Thanks for posting "weenie..."! LOL!

[thewizardhere]

Wow, I can't believe I just now found this. Man, I loved his show.

[lynneatwater]

I would give the world to have comics back like this.

[FOSEEBOY]

Did Soupy write ''THE MOUSE''??...AH....1965....

[mouse059]

you cant tell?? thats bill cosby singing!!!

[castillianwagon500]

Everyone must be stoned on this set.

[labambawatusi]

This is school for stoners

[PsychicKnife]

Pretty cool, how long this guy maintained a showbiz career without too much actual talent. Kind of reminds me of that guy at work who's sort of funny, but not really. Just sort of goofy.

[EOGGasman]

I remember watching Soupy on WXYZ in Detroit. They sure threw a lot of pies...lol

[jcrewluver]

what is this guys real name, or is soupy sales his real name

[puptentacle]

His real name is Milton Supman. He got the Soupy nickname in childhood. His brothers were called "Ham Bone" and "Chicken Bone" and Soupy got stuck with "Soup Bone". Sales came in when he started show biz and needed a stage name. "Sales" is based on the name of Chick Sale, a comedian.

[shawnee1823]

I remember this show when I was about 4 years old in Passaic, NJ

[cajunhornet60]

God I loved Soupy.... lol

[campbellkid30]

my bball coach calls me soupy sales XP

[mrsmagloo]

My twin brother met him live a few months ago. Soupy can longer speak, but still has that twinkle in his eyes. He STILL loves his fans more than anything else.

[weenielongus]

I'm guessing you mean Soupy can no longer speak?!? I saw fairly recent video of him not too long ago, and he appeared to have maybe suffered a stroke or something??...

[mrsmagloo]

Yes, that's what happened.

[gymnastix]

Soupy's sons, Tony & Hunt, played in Iggy Pop's band on the "Lust For Life" tour, when I first saw Iggy in 1977. So we can see there's an ancestry of rock & roll here!

I think Soupy also did a bit of "The Mouuse" when he hosted an episode of "Hullabaloo," on which his sons' group, "Tony & The Tigers," appeared.

As Soupy's show was originally local to Detroit, the Iggy connection makes sense, where his band, The Stooges, started their career.

[weenielongus]

Best Hit Record Openings of All Time (in my opinion)!! These singles grab you from the opening notes,and take you on a ride you won't regret!!: 10. "Wipe Out" - The Surfaris 9. "Pink Cadillac" - Bruce Springsteen 8. "Riot in Cell Block #9" - The Robins 7. "Tutti-Frutti" -Little Richard 6. "My Generation" - The Who 5. "I Can't Control Myself" - Troggs 4. "Revolution" - Beatles 3. "Daytona Demon" - Suzi Quatro 2. "Bigger Hunk of Love" - Elvis 1. "Lust for Life"- Iggy Pop

[soupysoup]

he dances just like me...

[castillianwagon]

I watched Soupy all the time growing up in N Y City. He was GREAT ! I LOVE THIS !

[johnozed]

Happy Birthday Soupy! 81 years young today 1.8.07

[stereoldies]

This is 2008. Soupy is 82 now.

[johnozed]

crazy!

[iuhxsevb]

soupy was hilaroius