He may have been born Milton Supman, but he became Soupy Sales to an entire generation that grew up with his morning kids television show during the 1950s and 60s. He might not have been Captain Kangaroo or Mr. Rogers, but his show was different and it left a mark on those who remember him from those days. Soupy Sales died yesterday in the Bronx at the age of 83.
The best way to describe his show was slapstick goofy and 1960s hip. He had guests like Frank Sinatra and Shirley MacLaine visit his set and he got A LOT of pies thrown in his face. He talked to puppets sometimes, but they were cool and hip puppets. Short of one small incident he avoided controversy and lived his life as a very joyful and happy person according to those that knew him best, as well as those who only watched him on TV. Regardless, Soupy Sales will be missed.
