I was on the show for my birthday when I turned 4 and 7.
Nothing could prepare 4 year old me for the excitement of Benny the bear popping out of his box. McDonald’s would deliver cheeseburgers and orange drink for everyone. It was awesome!
He would interview kids on the birthday shows and I remember he was asking everyone “do you have a favourite hockey player?” My 4 year old answer - “Calgary”. Buckshot loved that answer! Huge Flames fan and a staple of many lunch hours and kids days at the Stampede.
Loved by many and even though he hasn’t been on tv for several decades he left a mark on many! RIP.
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