Buffalo Bob Smith
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Buffalo Bob Smith (born Robert Emil Schmidt November 27, 1917 in Buffalo, New York; died July 30, 1998 in Hendersonville, North Carolina), was the host of the popular children's show Howdy Doody.
Buffalo Bob got his start in radio as a singer and musician, appearing on many top shows of the time before becoming nationally known for the Howdy Doody Show.
He had a summer residence in Princeton, Maine as well as owning radio station WQDY in Calais, Maine. He was well liked by locals, and occasionally MC'd local events.
After his retirement, Smith retired to North Carolina becoming a member of Pinecrest Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARP) in Flat Rock, North Carolina.
