Ronald the Clown The Dark Side of Entertainment

Willard Scott was the personality behind Bozo the Clown on WRC-TV in Washington DC in the early 1960's. At the time clowns were a fun and ... On Saturday, January 11, the party continues from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a Ronald McDonald meet-and-greet (clown lovers, rejoice) and a petting ... The fast-food chain decided to phase out the character altogether in 2016 due to a disturbing social media trend. McDonald's said its mascot won't be seen in public for a while, at least until America stops being so collectively terrified of clowns. The character of Ronald McDonald was created by Willard Scott, who had played Bozo the Clown on TV in Washington DC from 1959 to 1962. Yes, that ... McDonald's is still the king of fast food, but Ronald McDonald has been missing in action for quite some time. What's behind this clown's ... McDonald's says Ronald McDonald is keeping a low profile with reports of creepy clown sightings on the rise. ... Ronald McDonald disappeared. Who killed Ronald McDonald? What caused the clown's death? Why has Grimace replaced Ronald? Will McDonald's ... Ronald McDonald, the iconic clown mascot of McDonald's, is laying low until the clown craze dies down, the fast-food chain said Tuesday. A watchdog group is calling for the clown mascot's retirement, but is being creepy grounds for firing?