Where to watch J. P. Patches in South Africa
J. P. Patches isn't available to stream, rent or buy in South Africa right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 23 June 2026.
About J. P. Patches
J. P. Patches is a web series, starring Chris Wedes, Bob Newman and Craig Shreeve. It spans 1 season, and originally aired on KIRO-TV. Below you can see where to watch J. P. Patches in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
J.P. Patches was a clown portrayed by Seattle entertainer Chris Wedes. The J.P. Patches Show was one of the longer-running locally-produced children's television programs in the United States, having appeared on Seattle TV station KIRO channel 7 from 1958 to 1981. The show was live, unrehearsed improv with rarely more than two live actors on screen but with frequent contributions from the sound effects man and off-camera crew. J.P. Patches hosted his show twice a day every weekday for 13 years, then for the next 8 years did the morning show only, and finally for the last 2 years appeared on Saturday mornings only—for a total of over 10,000 hours of on-air time. The show premiered on April 5, 1958, as the second program ever broadcast by KIRO-TV, the first being a telecast of the explosion of Ripple Rock in Seymour Narrows, British Columbia, Canada. The show was immensely popular in the Puget Sound area and southwestern British Columbia, with children as well as their parents, who enjoyed J.P.'s frequent use of double entendre and sly subversiveness. Two generations of viewers grew up as "Patches Pals", sharing the joyful zany antics of J.P. with their kids. At the peak of its run, the Emmy-winning program had a viewership of over 100,000 in its local markets.
Top cast
Chris Wedes
Julius Pierpont (J.P.) Patches
Bob Newman
Gertrude / Boris S. Wort / Ketchican The Animal Man / Swami of Pastrami / Ggoorrsstt The Friendly Frpl / Miss Smith / Leroy Frump / Dingbatman / Santa Claus / Zenobia the Witch / Officer Paddy Wagon / Charlie Can Do / Mr. X. R. Cise
Craig Shreeve
Grandpa Patches
Joe Towey
Sam Gefeltafish
Bill Gerald
Professor Wienner Von Brrrrrown
Jack Armstrong
Jack The Animal Man
Don Einarsen
Sheriff Shot Badley
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch J. P. Patches in South Africa?+
J. P. Patches is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is J. P. Patches on Netflix?+
J. P. Patches is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.
How many seasons of J. P. Patches are there?+
J. P. Patches has 1 season in total.
Who stars in J. P. Patches?+
J. P. Patches stars Chris Wedes, Bob Newman, Craig Shreeve, Joe Towey and Bill Gerald.
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