Foreman Scotty's Kids

Cindy Frankenfield Wouldn't relinquish Her Golden Horseshoe...Don't You Either!

Lisa,

A friend posted your link on her Facebook page. I'm a Foreman Scotty Kid, too.
I was on your Dad's show several times during the 60's, with my Girl Scout troop, friend's birthday parties, and other occasions. Darn the luck, with a Christmas Eve birthday, I never got to ride Woody!! I can't complain though, because I did find myself chosen by the Magic Lasso, and yes, I still have my Golden Horseshoe, too. :-)

When the Oklahoma Historical Society was asking for a Golden Horseshoe, for their exhibit, my Mother suggested I donate mine. I gave her what she called a "blank stare" and said, "No, thanks. I think I'll keep it!" LOL

I've had such fun reading what other have written about their memories! I saw John Beebe's post. His parents were my Sunday School teachers, when his Dad was at KWTV. I saw Kimi Hurst's post. We went to junior high together briefly at Eisenhower in OKC.

I remember those serials and how much fun it was to try to guess what would happen next. I think that's something that helped kids learn to identify with characters in a story.. and guess what would happen next.. and think of what they would do if it was them.. all things that we often struggle to teach them today.. Thanks to your Dad, and Willie and Cannonball, we were learning to empathize and think like the characters in the story without knowing we were learning.. :-D..

I asked someone at one of the TV stations recently why they couldn't give us television like Foreman Scotty today.. and the answer I received was.. "It's too expensive." Hmmm it's too expensive to give kids good local role models.. Sad, isn't it? We're the last generation to have local heroes who genuinely cared whether we succeeded or not!

Thankfully, we grew up at a time that had real live people who cared. :-) and Lisa.. thanks to you and your brother for sharing your father with all the kids in Oklahoma. It couldn't have been easy ALL the time to have people coming out of nowhere to talk to him. I think I can safely say thank you for everyone for making the sacrifices you guys did for the benefit of all OKLAHOMA Foreman Scotty Kids..

Blessings!

Cindy

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Cindy ~

What a great reply! I love it!
We need to get you a ride on Woody as soon as possible...it's never too late!
I'm so glad you found us, and your memories are heart warming to say the least.
You hold on to your Golden Horseshoe...dad always said it brought great luck if hung upside down over your bedroom doorway (or den today)...then your luck can never run out!

I've been bloggng for almost six years now, and have had the most amazing stories shared with me...to think you found me on facebook! (Time to update badges.) LOL
I want you to know you are more than welcome to come by and visit the family's original Archives (if you can catch my brother there,  all the better! )

I'm always interested as a Journalist, in hearing peoples memories of that era.
Not only of our Father, but Wilson Hurst, Danny, and all their cohorts!
They had so much fun, and adored children's brilliance!

The reasons the stations wont "Risk" it, is a direct FCC ruling having to do with a "Live human being" hosting a children's television show.

They adapted the rulings in 1971. No more Miss Fran, but Ho Ho was Ok. (apparently Clowns are not real human beings...Ed was to me, and many more!) That's the nature of Broadcasting, and yes it's sad.

Our family welcomes you and all the FSK of the 50' and 60's!
PLEASE stay in touch, you are now officially a "Foreman Scotty's Kid!"

Thank you so much for the contact...

Warmly,
Lisa Powell and Cliff Davis

Cliff Davis, (Son of "Foreman Scotty") Johnnie Ferguson AKA "Count Gregor"( long time friend of Dad's) with Woody The Birthday Horse 3/09

Recently Johnnie Ferguson of Count Gregor fame, stopped by the family archives in The Western Ave District.
okc's equivalent to the West End,  6th street, a burgeoning hot spot for talented Ad execs, trendy shops, and pricey eateries. A must visit for out-of-towners returning home for Summer vacations with family.

The Archives are not yet open to the public, but you can look for it in, or near 2010.
A good year to celebrate the near 60th Anniversary of "The Adventures of Foreman Scotty's"commencement year in 1951 pre Korea days.

You might be able to catch a glmpse of Woody if you stop by on Lil' bros lunch hour...
usually between 12;30pm and 1:30 pm Mon-Fri.

No admission is required, just knock on the door and ask if Cliff is available.
If his schedule allows he'd love nothing more than to share Woody with you.
Allow photo's taken at no cost...of course.

If not, Cliff will inform you of a time, camera in hand, when you, your children, extended family members are welcome to invigorate your tactile senses...and fully recall the horse, our stepbrother...Woody.
..to relive memories never to be forgotten.
Contact the FOREMAN SCOTTY ARCHIVES @

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Janis Robinson Jones Still Remembers the Lizard Foreman Scotty Caught!

My family and I moved from Oklahoma to Virginia in 1970, when I was 10.

We never forgot Foreman Scotty. My sister and I still sing the "Foreman Scotty" Birthday Song at every birthday party! Our kids, who never saw him, know all about him and his show.

I remember a picnic with him where he caught a lizard for me. I was so impressed! It's probably been 40 years since that picnic and I still remember!

Janis Robinson Jones

Woody Rides Again!

It was a research project for my son's 4th grade class which brought him to me, eye's teary, head hung low..."Buddy, what's gotcha so down?"

"Mom...(gulp) Mrs. Day says we have to do the research project on a famous person that we'd like to learn more about (gulp), but I've looked everywhere Mom, EVERYWHERE. There's no books in the school library, no websites, NOTHING Mom. (Gulp) I know he was famous cuz he was on that magazine cover at the grocery store...and every time someone finds out who he is they act like he was the PRESIDENT or something. (gulp)"

"Uhh, honey slow down, I'm a little confused...WHO is the famous person you want to learn more about?"

"(Gulp) ...my Grandpa I never knew..."Foreman Scotty"

Finally, and with great trepidation, this itty bitty 4th grader spat out what he feared may have been one of his Mother's grander stories, nary a word of truth to it. (I AM a good story teller you know. Eh hem.)

"So you're telling me you have chosen to do your research project on the infamous "Foreman Scotty", and are unable to locate adequate data sufficient to document such a man, myth or T.V. cowboy...is that correct?"

(Sniff) "Yeeaaas! (wurble, gulp, snerf)

"I see. Quite a conundrum you have here. ((hugs)) Let me make a phone call Love, we'll get that research project done, no worries. (Couldn't find a website my hiney, hrmph.)

You see, I've never taken my son to the Oklahoma Historical Center to see the "Mock-up" of the "Foreman Scotty Show". In fact, I myself have never seen it either.
I've heard it's lovely, the curator does a fabulous job of entertaining and informing patrons, but...that man, Steve Powell, was also the father of two amazing children first and foremost.

I have, so far, no desire to remember his image that way, as I'm sure you understand.
Perhaps when my itty bitty 4th grader is a tad bit older, we'll go as a family, but not yet.

In lieu of, I called my brother and asked if he had time to meet my son and I to see our families personal "Mock-up" so-to-speak. There will be more on our families plans later, but as archivists, historians, and mainly Foreman Scotty's children, we know what is near and dear to the public's heart.

As my son walked the halls, catapulted back some fifty years, fascinated by images and artifacts...my brother and I held back the tears.

There at the end of a long hallway, surrounded by images of Dad and the faces os so many Oklahoma youth of half a century...

Proudly stood "Woody II", emblazoned with pocket lights from the ceiling above. 

(The kid in me wanted to say "TOLD you SO, and stick out my tongue") but alas I am a Mother now, so my tongue held.

My son climbed aboard and the water works began.

Daddy, if you could only see how beautiful all your Grandchildren are...we are raising them to specifications pertaining to "Freckle Barrels, head-bone haircuts and Daddy...they're just cute as a bugs ear.

See...

John Malone's Mother Remembers a Pure heart

My mother was a 5th grade teacher in Burns Flat (then Clinton Sherman Air Force Base) when your dad came to the school in about 1962.  There was a young man in her room that would be labeled today as severely handicapped.

My mother always remembered how kind your dad was to him and that even though the young man was not aware of much he was really excited about meeting Foreman Scotty.

John Malone

Mark Porter's Cherished Memories of Foreman Scotty

I was a Foreman Scotty fanatic I couldn't miss an episode.

Well Foreman Scotty was coming to Stillwater were I grew up and I begged my mother till she agreed to take me to meet him. We got there and I was so excited standing in line I could see him sitting there talking to the kids signing pictures.

My turn finally came I got so scared I started bawling and crying hanging on to my mother she finally threw me down on his lap saying you begged me to bring you here your gonna meet him.

I got my picture and I got to meet Foreman Scotty what a thrill. I've went on to do many things in life but Foreman Scotty is a cherished memory of my childhood I often revisit.

Mark Porter

Kaye Walker Schneider Comments:

I can remember my brother winning the coveted prize on the Foreman Scotty show .

We all sat in awe of the prize in the car on the way home while our Mother promised us that we would go to the zoo at the first available nice day. I can also remember my brother inserting the coveted prize into the zoo box and listening in amazement of the voice from the box. We all got to take turns using the golden zoo key.

It was a fun day at the zoo in which I can still remember even though we made many other trips to the zoo.

Foreman Scotty was adventure in which we still talk about from time to time. It was truly a happy memory.

Steve Myers "Recovers with no permanent scarring"

Hi Lisa...

Just wanted to add my name to the growing list to be one of your dad's "Kids."

I ended up getting into TV as a newsman in Oklahoma, working in Ada, Lawton and Tulsa. I was so fascinated with your dad (and Ho-Ho the clown) that I guess TV was in my blood. Back in Amarillo now and still do some TV and work at the American Quarter Horse Association…even though I refer to it as the Circle Four Ranch…and very few people get the joke here. I know on occasion your father’s show was seen out here if people had a really good antennae back in the 60’s.

I almost got to meet your dad once. He was making an appearance (in Drummond I believe) and we went up to see him while visiting relatives. He walked by me as a kid of about 4 or 5 and according to my mom, I was devastated that he didn't seem to know me! Hard to explain to a kid why one of your hero's didn't know you on sight.

I recovered with no permanent scarring...and went on to find out that my Uncle actually got to go hunting with you day in the Panhandle (or at least, that's the story he told).

Anyway, good luck with your efforts in memory of your father. Anything we can do to help in your efforts, please don't hesitate to ask us. Keep your dad’s smile going…He and my Dad had that amazing smile with a kindness hidden behind it. They even resembled each other with their good looks and easy going way of making people feel at ease. It’s easy to see you’ve kept that smile going in your photos.

 

Steve Myers

AQHA Multimedia Projects Coordinator

Amarillo

TX

Richard Stracener

Lisa, my name is Richard Stracener and currently live in "South Texas" and I too grew up with the show. I was on the show five times from 1960 to 1967.

On August 23,1960 was the first for it was my birthday I was 5 yrs old. That year I got a black cowboy outfit and a gun and holster just like the one your father wore, of course I had to wear them to the show. My whole party was there.
Latter on I was on the show with our class and cub scouts. My uncle, Bill Brace owned all the rides and concessions at the Lincoln Park Zoo and had a lot of affiliation with your father and the cast.

I can remember several parties at his house which he had the cast of the show were they would discuss promotions for the Zoo. We later moved into the same neighborhood that Wilson Hurst and Don Wallace(Peterson) lived in and I was in elementary school with Kimi Hurst and Donna Peterson. The cast of the show several times came to our school at North Highland before going to the station.

I like so many other people have such fond memories of this period. There almost needs to be an annual reunion and maybe gather memorabilia to be put on display for others to enjoy and keep the memory going. It is almost like it should be a part of the "Cowboy Hall of Fame."

Please  keep this going and God Bless you and your family. I also knew your Mom as a student teacher in 1963 she taught our class at North Highland, I thought she was  very pretty, at the time they were fiances and were planing there marriage. Thank you for all that you are doing to keep your fathers memory alive,

Richard

Rebecca Mccoy ~ Via Facebook

Hi There,

I was on Facebook chat with my 19-y-o son, and was telling him a story about my experience with Foreman Scotty. During the conversation, I googled his name and found your site. Thought you would get a grin out of this story, copied from my conversation with my son.

I now live in Texas and am SVP of a financial institution. I have met interesting people and traveled the world, but I still remember the FIRST important person I met at age 7. Here’s the copy of my chat with my son…

 

"Well, when we were little the closest tv station was okc...

and we religiously watched "foreman scotty," a local production kind of like the mickey mouse club, but with a western theme...

So foreman scotty came to our town for july 4...griff and i were sooo excitied....

FS was on the football field of the local college in weatherford, and we went down to get an autograph, with your uncle tom (age 2) in tow...

Well, about halfway across the field, tom decided he did not care about seeing FS, and sat down and refused to budge....
G and i were in charge of him ... we could not just leave him...
but we really wanted to get that autograph...tom had on overalls...

So i picked him up, kicking and screaming, by the back of his overalls and carried him like a suitcase to the center of the field, got the autograph, then started back...

i was the LAST kid to get an autograph, and as i started back, i was the ONLY kid left, with a football stadium of people watching me carry my (very mobile) human suitcase across the field.

I could hear the ROARS of laughter in the stands.
I wasn’t really embarrassed or sorry. Because I had FOREMAN SCOTTY’s AUTOGRAPH!!!
so anyway, that is why i got a kick out of sending griff a piece of history via facebook...

Foreman Scotty!!!"

 

Thanks for letting me share a memory!

Rebecca McCoy

Bev Graham of OKC!

I'm watching a program on channel 13 just now, Fantastic Tulsa Films
Angels to you!    ^i^    ^i^       ^i^    ^i^
 
Something in the program reminded me of my childhood in OKC and watching the Foreman Scotty program after school. I looked it up on the internet and immediately found your website.
 
Just wanted to say thanks for the memories! I was never on the program but loved to watch it.
 
I was in elementary school (Crooked Oak) in the late 50s and early 60s.  I've been around the world (8 years in Africa) plus living in Texas and Missouri. I came back to Oklahoma in 2002 and I think I'm planted here now!
 

Bev Graham
OKC, OK

Look What FSK Randy Terrell Found!

Jody Walker

It was an unforgettable time.

My brothers and sister and 2 or 3 of my cousins were on the show in late Dec. 1961. My cousin and I had just turned six years of age. She decided to ride woody, but I just sat on the benches because I never saw anyone win the golden horseshoe or zoo key that sat on the birthday horse. I can remember Foreman Scotty briefly interviewing every kid on the horse.

I came away with the second most coveted prize on the show (the golden zoo key). I remember proudly inserting that key into the information boxes at the zoo and learning about all of the animals.

This relic later became a show-n-tell treasure for my two daughters. The show was the best of times for me. It was the first "reality" show. Foreman Scotty was always the star, but he made all of feel like celebrities.

Thanks for the memories,

Jody Walker

Laura Gaut Smith "God Bless Foreman Scotty!"

Growing up in Oklahoma City, my best friend and I never missed the show!  She even slept with her legs in a '4' shape, crossed at night in his honor! 

I loved getting to go be on the show; to see behind the scenes action and enjoy my parents' glee upon seeing us get our 15 minutes of fame at an early age.

God bless Foreman Scotty!
Laura Gaut Smith

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Keep your emails coming, they can still be posted.
I wont bore you with all the technical jargon, suffice it to say the Domain Direct switched to Hover.com and it's taking a bit of time to get everything smoothed out.

L.P.

Bonnie Wallace Anderson and the Foreman Scotty Mutual Saver Patch

Lisa

My sister happened to run across this and suggested I might want to send you a note.
My name is Bonnie Wallace Anderson and when we were growing up in Seminole co. Wewoka, Ok. we went to a church and my Sunday school class was lucky enough to come to Okc and be on the Foreman Scotty Show. I can remember it like yesterday, that was such a great thing in my life.  I want to thank you for this.

P.S. I have a little black and yellow patch that says Foreman Scotty Mutual Saver Federal, I take it out and look at it often. The very best to you.

Bonnie

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My apologies, but the domain service I use has changed hands.
Please bear with me while they find their rear end with both hands...if at all possible.

Lisa Powell

Tim Blunck

Oh my goodness, I remember Foreman Scotty as somewhat bigger.  I only got to go to the Foreman Scotty Show once when I was in the Cub Scouts so that would have been sometime between 1964 and 1966.

Everyone remembers that (in)famous Foreman Scotty urban legend when he asked some giggling little boys what was so funny and on the air live one said, " Tommy fahrted!". 

My only other claim to famous Oklahoma TV personalities--- There was an older on-air announcer who dressed up like an old time "big city" news-reporter and would introduce either the Lone Ranger or Superman or whatever they were showing just before "Foreman Scotty" that year-- well one year after I was an adult and at an 89'ers game on beer-night, he and I shared side by side urinals as we gave back some of that beer. 

One last comment, remember how at 7:00 AM on Saturdays they would replay that week's episodes of the Foreman Scotty serial and Bob Jennings would do a short piece with Foreman Scotty showing whatever snake or lizard he brought with him to the studio that week.
 
Thanks for the e-mail. I always like to think back to the good times of my childhood.  What will my kids remember...Rug-rats or Ren and Skimpy?  Life has changed.
 
Love to all,
 
Tim Blunck

Diana Melton's Golden Horsehoe

Hi,

 As a member of the Rancho Village Elementary School Blue Birds, I was on the Circle Four Ranch with Forman Scotty in either 1956 or 1957. 

I vividly remember that prior to the start of the show someone gave us a package of potato chips and took us out to sit on wooden benches telling us what to expect when Foreman Scotty came out.  Then there he was looking just as wonderful as he did when I watched him on the TV at home.

Too soon, it was time for the “Magic Lasso”.  I lost interest in this segment because from experience I had never been chosen for anything so there I set on television eating my chips.  All of a sudden, a friend poked me in my ribs and looking up there I was, singled out on the TV, I WON the Golden Horseshoe.

 I am now 60 years old and I still posses is the Golden Horseshoe (has Scotty written in black on the top front).

I had to write and thank you for this web site that is keeping your Dad’s memory alive.

Diana Melton
Mustang, Oklahoma

By Mark Withers

I was a Foreman Scotty kid around 1963, I would guess.  When your Dad gave me the golden horseshoe he commented that I was a "towhead" and I was a little insulted because I thought he meant my head looked like a toe.
 
I sure was proud of that horseshoe, though.  Only thing I  ever "won" as a kid.
 
Mark Withers