The BJ and Dirty Dragon Show [SEP] original network
The BJ and Dirty Dragon Show
The BJ and Dirty Dragon Show (also called Cartoon Town) is a Chicago children's television program that aired on WFLD and later WGN-TV from 1968 to 1974. It starred Bill Jackson (the BJ of the title) and his puppets.
WFLD and WGN-TV.
Jackson had a program called "Clown Alley" on WBBM-TV which though critically praised did poorly in the ratings due to an early morning time slot. However, officials at WFLD, then
overhaul with a live studio audience and the former puppet characters performed by full-size costumed actors. This version of the show adopted the format of Jackson's successful outside live performances, but the concept was less successful on television than in an in-person theatre setting, and before long, the show returned to its original format (though retaining the new title). Jackson and his producer both were awarded local Emmys for their work on the show for the season live actors were used. "The BJ & Dirty Dragon