Origin
Broadcaster Daryl Laub created the J.P. Patches character in Saint Paul, Minnesota, but when he left WTCN (now KARE) in 1955 for KSTP-TV channel 5, Chris Wedes (pronounced WEE-dus) took over the character from that point on. Wedes appeared on several WTCN programs. Besides J.P., his most notable character was Joe the Cook on WTCN's Lunch with Casey. Wedes brought J.P. with him when he moved to Seattle in 1958 to become KIRO News' first floor director. In addition to the long-running TV show, J.P. Patches made frequent fundraising appearances for local charities. He was a common sight at Children's Hospital, visiting sick kids and promoting the work of the hospital.
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