Not many people can say they've been a cartoon character, a disc jockey, or a mayor. Elliot Field, on the other hand, managed to be all three. Readers of this blog will know him best for his role as Blabber Mouse in the Snooper and Blabber cartoons, and for several roles in later episodes of The Flintstones.
As many of you may know from Yowp's latest post, Elliot Field sadly passed away on September 23rd at the age of 97. He was the last surviving cast member of Hanna-Barbera's 1950s output. In honor of his legendary career, I thought it was only appropriate to highlight Field's earlier years. Today, I bring you the following piece from The Daily Report, dated August 5th, 1959. This discusses his involvement in the opening ceremonies of the Ontario Plaza, and it also sheds some light on his entertainment career, which goes back even further than some may think.
Teener Dance Friday Stars Elliot Field
Elliot Field, KFWB disc jockey currently the rage of teeners throughout the Southland, will act as master of ceremonies at a special party and dance at the Plaza.
There will be dancing, prizes, and entertainment—and it's all FREE. Honored guests will be the queen candidates of the West End Community Fair who will be introduced by Field.
Elliot Field has made a rocket climb to stardom in Southern California over KFWB, Hollywood. He spins the wax as custodian of the "Fabulous Forty" top hits show which he likes to call, "Mayhem in the P.M."
Only 29 years old, Field started his career as a 12-year-old actor and m.c. He had his own DJ show at 15. A graduate of the University of Florida, Field gained his veteran's stripes via radio shows in Miami, Boston, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and waypoints.
At the Plaza, he'll be spinning his records for dancing, conducting contests, awarding prizes, and, of course, signing autographs for his many admirers.
So make it a date, kids. It'll be a real cool bash, and Elliot Field is the coolest, man, the very coolest!
Rest in peace, Elliot Field. My heart goes out to his family, his friends, and everyone else who was acquainted with him.
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