Stan Boreson (May 5, 1925 – January 27, 2017), the "King of Scandinavian Humor," was a Norwegian-American comedian, accordionist and singer from Everett, Washington.
Boreson was an early local TV star in the Seattle area, with a career that included 12 years as the host of "King's Klubhouse" on KING-TV.
[1] In addition to his television show, Boreson was adept at musical parody and brought his “Scandahoovian” stylings to the genre.
It just kind of came along naturally when I got a little self-confidence.”[3] After graduating in 1944, Boreson tried to enlist in the army, but instead joined the USO where he performed with other artists across Europe.
Upon the end of the war, Boreson studied at the University of Washington where he majored in accounting and personnel management all while maintaining his interest in entertainment.
[1] In 1949, with television in the Northwest in its infancy, KING-TV program director, Lee Schulman, visited the university scouting for talent.
Zero dachus, Mucho Crackus Hallaballooza Bub That’s the secret password that we Use down at the club, and Zero dachus, Mucho Crackus, Hallaballooza fan Means now you are a member of KING’s TV club with Stan... [3] Boreson also created a cast of creative characters he played himself, many were inspired by his Norwegian-American childhood.
Some of the characters included Pepita the Flea, Victor Rolla, the Old Timer and his horse Nel and Bozo the Clown, based on the cartoon of the same name.