"Uncle" Floyd Vivino began the 1/2 strip show in 1974 as a take-off on 50's children's programs. After adding cast members the format created Vivino and cast creating returning character and sketches. It was also the first show of the time to do rock musical parodies based on real performers (i.e Springsteen, Dylan, T.Waits). Nationally syndicated on NBC o&o network and later on PBS stations.