Who was the "silent" partner of Dave Garroway from the Today Show?

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Who was the "silent" partner of Dave Garroway from the Today Show?

2007-09-17 03:18:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens

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J. Fred Muggs. What was really remarkable was Dave signing off each show with the socialist salute and saying the word "peace". In an era of the Red Scare and Joe McCarthy it was a simple act of courage and one which could have resulted in his firing.

2007-09-17 07:44:21 · answer #1 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

A chimpanzee named J. Fred Muggs.
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2007-09-17 11:06:03 · answer #2 · answered by ericbryce2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Muggs the chimp

2007-09-17 12:33:14 · answer #3 · answered by Southern Comfort 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

I barely remember that show but I believe it was a chimpanzee.

2007-09-17 11:16:07 · answer #4 · answered by ncgirl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋