Uncle Bob

	Uncle Bob In memory of the late Denis Fink
Uncle Bob at a local elementary school
	Black Bart & Uncle Bob Courtesy Linda Fink
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	Uncle Bob at a local elementary school Courtesy Linda Fink
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	Lonnie Johnson BHS 70 Played guitar on "The Uncle Bob Afternoon show." Was later seen in a lead role on a network soap opera, "Another World" Played one of the Matthews twins

"Uncle Bob," played by Denis Fink, was a children's program, on the air live with a small studio audience of "Birthday" kids and their guests. "Uncle Bob" was the Sheriff played by Denis Fink. Uncle Bob was greatly admired by his peers. He devoted himself to his viewers by his ever energetic hard work and true love of the business. He was a genuinely talented, truly imaginative entertainer, loved by the hundreds of children he brought laughter to, throughout his life. In 1969 to 1971, the Afternoon show was "Uncle Bob." Everything was unrehearsed and unexpected, including the variety of equally strange characters he would weave into the storyline. "Black Bart" was one such character. He was an engineer that used to get dressed in black cowboy clothes and terrorize the town...he was "Uncle Bob's" nemesis.

"Uncle Bob" would pull all kinds of crazy antics, including chasing the TV camera crew to the sound of "Monster Mash!" Unless you have experienced stage fright, you can't imagine the horror of having a wild-eyed "Uncle Bob" climbing over the top of the TV Camera during a live show, with all other cameras pointed in your direction, while tethered to the camera by a non-removable headset!

Not only were the children who grew up in the Canal Zone touched by his hilariously funny antics, but behind the scenes, it was almost impossible for the camera and control room crew to keep from bursting out laughing. The other members of the SCN lineup and crew would gather in the studio to watch Denis in action as Uncle Bob. Rarely did an episode go by that the crew was not rolling in the aisles laughing at his unexpected spontaneity.

We are all saddened to learn of his premature death. More of his story can be found under 70's Bios and "In Memory" sections of this website. More photos can also be found under the 70's sections where Denis was a popular Radio DJ as well as talented TV entertainer.