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Ruth Prins as Wunda-Wunda, KING-TV children's program host, Seattle, circa 1955
Order an ImageIn 1947, Dorothy Bullitt, owner of KING-TV, hired Ruth Prins, a Seattle actor and drama teacher, to take part in the young station's new children's educational programming. Prins first became the station's Story Lady, in the award-winning Televenture Tales. From 1952 to 1972, she entertained preschoolers as Wunda Wunda, presenting stories, singing songs, and spending time with a group of puppet friends. The two-hour program aired at noon and is remembered fondly by many.
Here, Ruth Prins, as Wunda Wunda, stands outside her cottage on the set at KING-TV.
Photographer's Reference Number: K2-290
Caption information source: HistoryLink.org
Here, Ruth Prins, as Wunda Wunda, stands outside her cottage on the set at KING-TV.
Photographer's Reference Number: K2-290
Caption information source: HistoryLink.org
ID Number: 2005.5.10
Date: Circa 1955
Creator(s):
Forde Photographers, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10 in.
Credit: MOHAI, Dorothy Stimson Bullitt Photograph Collection, 2005.5.10
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
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