Kokomo Jr., America's Favorite
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Kokomo Jr. Hallmark Greeting Cards
* memorabilia - not for sale
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In the late 1950's, Kokomo Jr. was featured on a series of Hallmark
greeting cards.
He was the first live animal ever to be photographed and featured
on a Hallmark card...
* memorabilia - not for sale
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KOKOMO, JR., PAYS A VISIT
What goes on behind the scenes when a celebrity swings by for interviews
with public relations experts responsible for creating the publicity due
a star?
You are there -- as Kokomo, Jr., who sprang to fame on Dave Garroway's
"Today" program, drops in on Carl Byoir and Associates in New York City
to preview the Hallmark cards with his picture on front.
"You may be wondering why I've called you all together this
afternoon."
"Look, Ma, I'm on greeting cards!"
"Congratulations, young man, you have captured the real
me."
"It is not retouched!"
"I will treat that as a joke, Cartwright."
"So I turned to him and said, 'Look here, you big gorilla!'
"