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Paul Montgomery, known far and wide as "Uncle Paul", was host of WRAL-TV's "It's Time for Uncle Paul", a kids show that ran twenty years, from 1961 until 1981. It featured cartoons, puppets, guest appearances, music, and best of all, birthday marches with a live studio audience. The pre-recorded "fleas" inside his top ...hat sang happy birthday into a microphone at a playback speed resembling the sound of Alvin and the Chipmunks, something that seems quaint and outdated now, but in hindsight is one of the most memorable and innocent parts of the program. The shows were videotaped live and shown the next weekday so kids could see themselves march with him on television, a big thrill when you're five. Though he had other roles and appearances on radio (WNAO Raleigh) and at WRAL-TV prior to the debut of "It's Time for Uncle Paul" in 1961, he's best known as the warm, good natured and humorous birthday ringleader and marching host. Outside of the kids show, Montgomery was a popular and highly regarded jazz pianist, his lifelong passion. He passed away on Christmas Eve 2002 at the age 78. He was survived by a wife and two daughters. If you have photos or videos to share, but don't know how to post 'em, write: Jeff Hart jeffhoo1@gmail.com This is a tribute page and is not an official or authorized page and is not associated with WRAL or Capitol Broadcasting.Læs mere