“The essence of Gumby is that he makes children feel safe. He's their greatest pal.”

— Art Clokey

Quoted by Mike Antonucci (Knight Ridder), "Gumby's creator formed a spirit in clay", The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1 January 1998, p. 6E

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American animator 1921–2010

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