KOVR "McClatchy Bee" Sign-Off

Classic KOVR sign-off featuring the McClatchy bee.

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Entertainment

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• KOVR
• Sign-Off
• Sacramento
• TV

[gladfan1989]

This REALLY brings back memories. I loved seeing Scoopy all over again. Does this recording also include the sign-off annoucement as well? If so, would love for you to post it.

[KLXT77]

I wish I had more, but this is it. I thought they just went to snow once those curtains closed.

[heine71]

Hope you upload the KOVR sign-on with the McClatchy Bee next!

[KLXT77]

I didn't even know there *was* a sign-on with "Scoopy." I guess I was never awake early enough to see it!

[eyeh8cbs]

Did this ever air when VCRs were out? I've got a couple really boring mid-80s sign-offs from KOVR I'll put up one of these days.

[KLXT77]

I don't think so. For years, all I had was an off-air audio recording I made around 1974.

[modestobee]

Actually, this Bee's name is 'Teevee.' When originally created, the Disney Studios created three Bee's for McClatchy's use, including 'Scoopy' for the papers and 'Gabby' for radio.

Interesting to note, this is the only commercial mascot illustrated by the Disney Studios, in return for a donation to the war effort.

[funtimes95070]

I remember the morning one was like this:

The curtains raise, Scooby wakes up, takes off his cap, and says, "Good Morning" and sets up the "KOVR" letters.

[TheBullhauler13]

I was born & raised in Sacramento. (1962). When I was little that damn scared the crap out of me! Not sure why.

[murielsartre]

That is adorable.

[gladfan1989]

@KLXT77 From what I saw, they did got to snow.

[wannawatchu66]

This isn't Scoopy...he was the Bee that appeared in the newspapers. This Bee's name was "TB."

[vividwatch47]

@halfpuppy, the one used as the Sacramento Bee's mascot.

[nanlisa]

Do you have that sign-on the sign-on that Funtimes is talking about? It just matches the sign-off perfectly.

I can't clearly stress that this is a cute little sign-off.

[nanlisa]

Very cute little sign-off. So simple.

[TJL31SJ]

Huh?

[Hoskins1942]

Don't You Forget That One Especially With Last Time Our Very End Analog Local Broadcast Gonna They're From KOVR Just Kind Will After Cartoon Bee Classic Only Next Friday 'Til June 12th!

[halfpuppy]

devulboy1, Scoopy was actually designed by Walt Disney for Eleanor McClatchy in 1943. As far as I know, he's the only corporate mascot or character Walt ever designed for a company other than his own.