The Brakeman Bill Show (1955)

Produced and hosted by ex disc jockey and sports announcer Bill McLain, who was dressed as a railroad brakeman. McLain drew cartoons, ran elaborate model trains, showed Bugs Bunny and Popeye cartoons and starred with his zany hand puppet side-kick the Crazy Donkey (voiced by Warren Reed, who was also an ex disc jockey). Crazy Donkey frequently attempted various practical jokes on Brakeman Bill , only to see his chicanery returned when the Brakeman Bill got the upper hand.