Bozo the Clown Was A Womanizer & A Pathological Lliar?!?

[Brian Damage]

Just prior to his death in 2008, Larry "Bozo" Harmon penned the recently released memoir "The Man Behind the Nose,” about his adventures who was a professional clown, ran for President, bonded with dangerous cannibal tribes in New Guinea, and was saved from being swallowed whole by a murderous python in Thailand by his 83 AAA shoes.

But now Harmon’s second of four ex-wives, Sandra Harmon, the author of two relationship books and “Elvis & Me” with Priscilla Presley, is biting back with claims that the crazy tales are a result of him being a “pathological liar.”

Sandra Harmon is writing her own book entitled “Sleeping With Bozo and Other Clowns” to expose dirty details of her marriage to Larry, who she alleges was unfaithful.

“Bozo is only one of the clowns I have slept with, although none of the other clowns wore makeup with a red nose,” Sandra told Pop Tarts. “‘Sleeping With Bozo and Other Clowns’ is part memoir and part celebrity tell all, since I have lived a long and exciting life in show business and have met many celebrities and certainly slept with a good number, and have lots of stories to tell, some funny, some not so funny, but all true.”

Scott McKenzie, the co-author of Larry’s new memoir, said he wasn’t in a position to comment on Sandra’s claims.

“Larry never mentioned any ex wives, he never gave any first-hand information on any past relationships,” he told Pop Tarts. “Obviously any memoir is the product of its writer; this is Larry’s and Larry’s experiences. Certainly Mrs. Harmon is entitled to her own perspective on events, but I can’t really comment on her because Larry never mentioned her.”

Larry Harmon’s publicist for over thirty years, Jerry Digney, said that the many “stupendous tales” detailed in the new book had been vetted, and provided a great read for fans of the 1960s icon.

Regardless of what really went on in the private life of the man behind the nose, he’ll always be remembered for his service during World War 2, which inspired him to pursue a career in making others laugh.

“Larry was always willing to do his part for his country. One of the biggest transformative milestones in Larry’s life happened while he was in the service and he met his childhood hero Al Jolson,” McKenzie said. “At the time he was struggling with something so many of us face in our lives – chasing our dreams or choosing a more realistic, practical path in life. Al encouraged him to pursue his passion in entertainment which led to him becoming Bozo and bringing joy to millions of people.”

McKenzie said children today could benefit from a little Bozo in their lives.

“Bozo was all about making things happen, and being kind to people. He was never preachy, he never shoved education down people’s throats,” McKenzie said. “One of the things Bozo would often close the shows with was ‘it is nice to be important, but it is more important to be nice.’ He was the perfect mixture of old and young, and really knew how to relate to children on their own terms and he never talked down to them.”

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[TeeVeeCloset]

PERSONAL OPINION COMMENT:

I worked and knew Larry Harmon on a professional basis only....

In the fanworld, there were always two camps, one who appreciated for what Larry did with Bozo and Laurel & Hardy and those who hated him and his business practices. I was in the middle, Larry never cheated me and was always very kind and professional, but he was a BUSINESS MAN with yes with sometimes very underhanded ruthless practices, so I'm sure that lead to the bedroom as well. (But I really have no interest in his bedroom antics)

Some believe his handling of getting the copyrights of Bozo & Laurel and Hardy were wrong, but they were legal.....Bozo was obtained by Capitol Records, Bozo was known as "Bozo the Capitol records clown" (controlled by Capitol President Alan Livingston, yes he signed The Beatles!) before Larry controlled the copyright and turned him into the legend simply known as "Bozo The Clown" and the merchandise and TV shows were very successful.

As for Laurel & Hardy, he met with Stan in the early 1960's, when you could look up Stan Laurel in the phonebook and come on over, (Dick Van Dyke did it as well as children of all ages) Larry got the copyright from an aging legend for a song which gave the family no royalties. It was challenged for years, but again he created the cartoons, so many products and kept Stan & Ollie alive for many future generations.

Larry always had huge ambitions especially towards the end, he wanted to be as successful as he was in the 60's and 70's....his website never really took off, the L&H cartoons never got an official DVD release and for a moguel, many opportunities fell apart....maybe by then it was his age.....he is gone now, he signed many items for me and again was always professional, but I always met him with caution.

[catlover79]

WOW.

[Marvo301]

It sounds like a case of He said, she said. And I'm not sure I believe either one of them.

[BillCullen1]

I honestly don't know what to make of this.

[catlover79]

Originally Posted by BillCullen1

I honestly don't know what to make of this.

That makes two of us!!

[The Great One]

Originally Posted by TeeVeeCloset

PERSONAL OPINION COMMENT:

I worked and knew Larry Harmon on a professional basis only....

In the fanworld, there were always two camps, one who appreciated for what Larry did with Bozo and Laurel & Hardy and those who hated him and his business practices. I was in the middle, Larry never cheated me and was always very kind and professional, but he was a BUSINESS MAN with yes with sometimes very underhanded ruthless practices, so I'm sure that lead to the bedroom as well. (But I really have no interest in his bedroom antics)

Some believe his handling of getting the copyrights of Bozo & Laurel and Hardy were wrong, but they were legal.....Bozo was obtained by Capitol Records, Bozo was known as "Bozo the Capitol records clown" (controlled by Capitol President Alan Livingston, yes he signed The Beatles!) before Larry controlled the copyright and turned him into the legend simply known as "Bozo The Clown" and the merchandise and TV shows were very successful.

As for Laurel & Hardy, he met with Stan in the early 1960's, when you could look up Stan Laurel in the phonebook and come on over, (Dick Van Dyke did it as well as children of all ages) Larry got the copyright from an aging legend for a song which gave the family no royalties. It was challenged for years, but again he created the cartoons, so many products and kept Stan & Ollie alive for many future generations.

Larry always had huge ambitions especially towards the end, he wanted to be as successful as he was in the 60's and 70's....his website never really took off, the L&H cartoons never got an official DVD release and for a moguel, many opportunities fell apart....maybe by then it was his age.....he is gone now, he signed many items for me and again was always professional, but I always met him with caution.

Great tidbit of information!!! Thanks for sharing!

[70s show watcher]

i have no use for larry harmon and never have esp after what he did to long time chicago bozo bob bell

[MrCleveland]

This just made me think of Krusty the Clown!