‘Patches Pals’ have a chance to snag one of the first new state license plates that honor the long-running TV show.
From 1958 to 1981, western Washington kids grew up watching clowns J.P. Patches, his girlfriend Gertrude, and a cast of characters.
“It wasn’t mean centered. It was very kind-hearted and fun,” says longtime fan Curt Hanks, who operates jppatches.com.
J.P. Patches’ legacy lives on in the Pacific Northwest
He’s excited about the new license plate that will honor the children’s show.
The plate features J.P. Patches and Gertrude as well as the words ‘Patches Pal,’ which is what young fans of the show were called.
The plate will
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