The statue of J.P. Patches was unveiled in 2008. Chris Wedes, who portrayed the clown, passed away in 2012 at the age of 84. People can donate to help with the cost of restoring the statue by ...

More celebration is due May 10 on J.P. Patches Day at Seattle Center. That's bound to be a wilder party than last week's, when Seattle's top clown met about 100 fans without the paint.

Northwest residents are saying goodbye to Chris Wedes, also known as J.P. Patches, the man who delighted Seattle-area children for decades as the star clown on “The J.P. Patches Show. Wedes died ...

Someone painted over the face of the clown and his sidekick, Gertrude, according to the official website for J.P. Patches. “Unfortunately, the statue has been defaced again,” the website stated.

J.P. Patches and his sidekick, Gertrude, were a mainstay for generations in Washington. Both adorn the plate. “The J.P. Patches Show” aired from 1958 to 1981 on KIRO-TV.

Hanks is among the generations of kids who grew up with “The J.P. Patches Show,” airing from 1958 to 1981 on KIRO-TV. The man with the painted face and patched jacket was Chris Wedes of Edmonds.

Hey Patches Pals! Would you buy a J.P. Patches specialized license plate? A petition campaign has been launched to create a Patches Pals Washington State Special License Plate to honor J.P. and ...