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Part of NBC's "Today Show" (1953-57), what was unusual about J. Fred Muggs?

Question #150426. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Feb 01 2024.
Originally posted Jan 06 2024 9:18 PM.

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J. Fred Muggs was the first animal to star on TV! He is a chimpanzee born on 14 March 1942 and less than a year later he appeared on 3 February 1943 dressed in a diaper! His career lasted until 1957 when he was replaced by another chimpanzee. Remarkably as of 2023 Muggs is still alive at the age of 81 years old!

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Fred_Muggs

Jan 06 2024, 9:27 PM
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Small correction: He was born on 14 March 1952 and as of 2023 he is 71 years old.

Feb 01 2024, 1:58 PM
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