The most iconic character ever introduced to the American Television Viewing Audience, was named Tiny Tim. He looked weird, sounded strange and had bizarre mannerisms. He made his TV debut 50 years ago on the series premiere of Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In on January 22, 1968.
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