Betty Boop™ Series Part Three: Betty’s Posse

While Betty Boop has always been the main attraction, she had a little help along the way. Here’s a quick look at Betty’s supporting cast members.

We met Bimbo last week, where we learned how Betty, very innocently, stole his spotlight. You could never accuse Bimbo of holding a grudge though. This upright, talking dog played along as Betty’s loyal companion, adoring her as much as ever.

Brought out of retirement in 1931, Koko the clown joined Betty and Bimbo in their wacky and crazy adventures. He was just as likely to be helping Betty out of trouble as he was unintentionally getting her into trouble!

Due to a policy shift in the governing film guidelines of the day, Betty’s cartoon series moved away from silly adult antics and toward more kid-friendly themes. Bimbo and Koko bid fond farewells to their friend and stepped aside to make way for two new supporting characters.

Pudgy, Betty’s cute puppy, was introduced in “Betty Boop’s Little Pal” in 1934. Pudgy was forever getting into mischief, though it wasn’t always his fault! In the end, if Pudgy was feeling blue, Betty would sing to put a smile back on his face.

If Betty had a problem, she would go see Grampy, a loveable, eccentric inventor. Grampy would put on his thinking cap (which was literally a cap with a light bulb on it) and find interesting new ways to use common household items. His solutions may have been unconventional, but they got the job done!

Each of Betty’s friends and sidekicks have their own unique charm. It’s hard for me to pick a favorite. But Pudgy is definitely one cute pup! Just look at him dancing on the keys of this baby grand piano trinket box that plays “I Just Wanna Be Loved By You.” Can his cuteness compare to this exquisite Baby Betty Boop doll? Her adorable hand painted features make her a treasured collectible for Betty fans and doll lovers alike.

Your More Betty Boop To Come Gift Guru,
Linda