false 6034269 1 During that wonderful golden age of local children's television, many talented people pooled their skills to enthrall and edify the impressionable, appreciative viewers. Yet with no disrespect intended toward any of the others, one person stood out in his ability to spin gold out of straw: Bill Jackson. <br><br> Bill's legion of fans still cherish his amazing adventures with the memorable puppet characters that sprung from his fertile imagination on programs such as Cartoon Town, The BJ and Dirty Dragon Show, and Gigglesnort Hotel. These programs remain as fresh and entertaining today as they did when they were first broadcast, and belie their meager budgets and restrictive production schedules, thanks to Bill's artistic integrity and his coterie of hard-working crew members. <br><br> Now, Bill steps out from behind his familiar TV persona to reveal a poignant personal journey filled with struggles, heartaches, and triumphs. <I>The Only Kid on the Carniva</I>l chronicles the indomitable spirit of a young man who became one of television's most creative and gifted talents, and does so in a boldly engaging manner that touches the heart and the soul.<br><br> As always, Bill Jackson does not disappoint his audience.<br><br> Ted Okuda, "The Golden Age of Chicago Children's Television" 6209769 19 6 2008 The Only Kid on the Carnival: An Extraordinary Childhood total:1|4:1| 1 4 2 1 6034269 059551748X 9780595517480 1 1 4.00 http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6034269.The_Only_Kid_on_the_Carnival_An_Extraordinary_Childhood 4 1 false Mon Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Wed Dec 24 08:03:49 -0800 2008 Tue Jan 06 20:17:20 -0800 2009 more...]]> 6034269 059551748X 9780595517480 1 1 4.00 http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6034269.The_Only_Kid_on_the_Carnival_An_Extraordinary_Childhood 0 0 false Mon Jun 29 06:59:36 -0700 2009 Mon Jun 29 06:59:36 -0700 2009 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=6034269