So long, Sonny Fox

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Bob Jersey

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Jan 29, 2021, 12:58:37 PM1/29/21

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A NY icon for the local kids show "Wonderama," and Tom Snyder's original producer at the "Tomorrow" show, among other on-screen and producing roles. Last week in Encino; 95.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sonny-fox-tv-host-who-connected-with-kids-on-wonderama-dies-at-95 (link)

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Jan 29, 2021, 2:08:21 PM1/29/21

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He gave an incredibly moving interview on Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast.

The story about his time in a P.O.W. camp, and how he witnessed Roddie Edmonds' bravery there, is really powerful.