Tiny Tim's TV Debut

The most iconic character ever introduced to the American Television Viewing Audience, was named Tiny Tim. He looked weird, sounded strange and had bizarre mannerisms. He made his TV debut 50 years ago on the series premiere of Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In on January 22, 1968.

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[scottsteel]

TINY TIM WAS I DON'T CARE WHAT ANYONE He was a gentle soul and really had talent. Rest In Peace, man. Thanks for the smiles that you put on so many faces.✌❤

[tomstricklin]

This dude had more vocal range than anyone living now or then, he was Elvis with comic ability, and apparently a slanted sense of humor.

[binaway]

If I'm not mistaken he was the only new talent time contestant on the show who went on to have a successful career.

[mrowll.]

Little did the host know tiny Tim would be more famous than he ever would be

[stevegarcia]

i was a kid watching this live in the late sixties. yes, i too watched with my jaw on the floor.

[NGTGO]

He was pretty much the Weird Al of that generation oddly enough. He loves and knows everything about music.

[majkus]

By all accounts he had a truly prodigious knowledge of old-time songs. A unique act, to be sure, and real talent.

[GregMcMahan]

I saw Tiny Tim headlining a small circus years ago. When he came out in a colorful suit and started singing & playing his ukulele, the kids in the audience went nuts. They loved him! Many were standing and dancing along with the music.

[andrewwebb]

They wanted to make fun of him but the way he introduced himself he seemed like he wanted to bait them. Nice

[brothermitchlove]

The Host did not say one word to interrupt the Respect was given to Tiny Tim.

[richardweiler]

Tiny Tim was fantastic. His enormous talent is so underappreciated.

[garystone]

From that moment on I loved Tiny Tim. He was a genius.

[perrysar]

I'm a musician, believe me this guy had talent, he has perfect pitch and his phrasing and timing are excellent!

[amandakarinfarfanrosales]

Tiny Tim era diferente de los demás, porque sencillamente era genuino de un alma inocente y soñador, lástima la escoria de público y sociedad que lo rodeó.

[luisillo]

Se veía un tipo gentil y adelantado a su época un verdadero prodigio

[mr.bloodvessel]

Actually Tim was a walking encyclopedia of the great American songbook!

[nicolasrodriguez]

verdaderamente es una leyenda el hombre si que tenía un talento singular.
es extraordinario.. lastimas los dos payasos que estaban estorbando.

[robertzemko]

I can barely remember imitating Tiny Tim in school much to the joy of my classmates in grade 2! in 1968, he was pretty popular on tv. Had a bunch of my classmates laughing.

[indridcold]

Tiny Tim was great from his first public second to his last public second.

[oldboyconjuegosdeazaryvikingos]

Es como ver dos personas de diferentes eras. Llegó un viajero del tiempo con un ukelele a trolear a todos.