Uncle Floyd: Jersey Kids Show Host Who Won Over Rock Stars Dies at 74

Floyd Vivino, known to generations as Uncle Floyd, the New Jersey kids’ TV host behind The Uncle Floyd Show (1974–1998), died January 22 at age 74 after years of ill health. His offbeat program earned a devoted following among rock icons like John Lennon, David Bowie and the Ramones, with Bowie later paying tribute in song and the Ramones referencing him in lyrics; Vivino also acted in Good Morning, Vietnam and spent later years in local radio before a private family funeral was announced.