Buffalo Bob Smith

Buffalo Bob Smith
Buffalo Bob Smith and Howdy Doody in 1972
Born
Robert Emil Schmidt

(1917-11-27)November 27, 1917
DiedJuly 30, 1998(1998-07-30) (aged 80)
Burial placePinecrest ARP Church
Occupations
  • Television personality
  • host
Years active1943–1991
Spouse
Mildred Metz
(m. 1940)
Children3

Robert Emil Schmidt (November 27, 1917 – July 30, 1998), nicknamed Buffalo Bob, was an American radio and television personality and presenter; he was well known as the host of the children's show Howdy Doody.