Russell Scott ( June 30 , 1921 -- August 27 , 2012 ) , also known as Blinky the Clown , was an American clown and television personality and presenter who starred in a Denver , Colorado television program called `` Blinky 's Fun Club '' .
Russell Scott ( born June 30 , 1921 - August 27 , 2012 ) , also known as Blinky the Clown , was an American clown , stage , and entertainer who starred in a Denver , Colorado television program called `` Blinky 's Fun Club '' from 1958 until the show was cancelled in 1998 .