About Briggs Gordon
Lived 1949 – 1988 (aged 38). Briggs Gordon was an American television presenter.
Michael Briggs Gordon (July 29, 1949 – February 12, 1988) was an American television host who was best known throughout the areas of Southern Illinois, Western Kentucky, Southeast Missouri, and surrounding states as "Uncle Briggs". He hosted a children's show on WSIL TV-3 in Harrisburg, Illinois, until 1982.
Gordon took over for Cactus Pete on the Funny Company broadcast in the 1970s. His show featured characters, "Funny Company News", Three Stooges shorts, and cartoons such as Deputy Dawg.
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Who was Briggs Gordon?
American television host
When was Briggs Gordon born?
Briggs Gordon was born on 29 July 1949.
When did Briggs Gordon die?
Briggs Gordon died on 12 February 1988 in Evansville.
What was Briggs Gordon's occupation?
Briggs Gordon was a television presenter.
What nationality was Briggs Gordon?
Briggs Gordon was American.
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