Where's Floppy? HERE HE IS!!!
As far as I know, this is the first Floppy website. The site has grown quite a bit thanks to fan support. Even if you never got to watch Floppy on TV, sit back and enjoy his story.
Floppy was born in 1957. Duane Ellett carved his head out of balsa wood; his body was made by Duane's wife Lois, and his sweater was lovingly knitted by Duane's mother-in-law, Cora Nystrom. Floppy appeared on TV for 30 years and was loved by young and old alike. I cried when Duane died...now Floppy and his non-human friends, including Matilda the Snake and Stan Dean (Floppy's stand-in) can be seen at The Iowa State Historical Building; 600 E. Locust St.; Des Moines, IA. You can even catch a few minutes of Floppy's TV life.
Kind, talented Duane died of a heart attack in June 1987, and I was crushed. I'm sure many other children were sad as well...so I build this humble site in honor of Floppy and Duane, and part with these words: Why did the man put the car in the oven? BECAUSE HE WANTED A HOT ROD!
EVENT NOTIFICATION!
SAVE THE DATE
Due to overwhelming response and interest, the State Historical Society of Iowa has added another opportunity for the public to enjoy the Duane & Floppy Film Festival. The new schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, Dec. 29: 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 30: 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. <<< NEW
The short program & discussion with Dr. Jeff Stein and Floppy Fan Page co-founder Ross Lewis will occur prior to the Tuesday evening show only. "Floppy Flashback" oral history interviews will be conducted throughout the day on Tuesday only. Floppy vintage T-shirts and DVDs (both $20) go on sale Tuesday, Dec. 29 until sold out.
Tickets are $5 available only at the door, one hour prior to showtime. The State Historical Building is located at 600 E. Locust in Des Moines. Call 515-281-4011 for more information.
Duane & Floppy Film Festival
Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 @ 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 @ 1 p.m.
State Historical Museum, 600 E. Locust, Des Moines
One of central Iowa's most beloved TV shows makes a comeback for a limited time at the State Historical Museum. "Duane & Floppy" aired on WHO-TV in Des Moines from 1957-1987 and featured Duane Ellett and his sidekick beagle, Floppy. Join us for a rare step back in time with the beloved dog that created cherished memories for thousands of Iowa children. Presented by the State Historical Society of Iowa and the Archives of Iowa Broadcasting, with support from WHO-TV 13 and the Ellett family.
Highlights
* Roughly 1.5 hours of "The Floppy Show," episodes compiled by the Archives of Iowa Broadcasting will be shown on the big screen in the Museum's Auditorium
* Official Vintage Floppy T-shirts for sale
* "Floppy Flashback" Oral History Project: Tell us your memories of Floppy and we'll record them for posterity as part of the State Historical Museum collection
* See the "Where's Floppy" exhibit at the Museum, the most comprehensive collection of Floppy items anywhere, including Floppy himself
More information coming soon! Call Sarah Oltrogge at 515-281-4011 with any questions.
Please note: ADVANCE T-SHIRT SALES ONLY DECEMBER 7TH-17TH.
A note from me
Floppy images--updated 8/21/8
Videos--updated 8/12/8
Floppy-related email
Floppy news & updates--updated 8/21/8
Floppy fan images
Floppy articles
Floppy comic strips, courtesy of Connie Foster
Floppy FAQ (please read before emailing)--updated 8/21/8