The Uncle Floyd Show — Promo Tee (late 1970s–1980s)
A cult classic of late-night television, The Uncle Floyd Show aired out of New Jersey and New York from the late 1970s into the 1980s, blending low-budget chaos, punk spirit, and offbeat comedy into something that felt closer to public-access performance art than network TV. With its cardboard sets, puppet co-host Oogie, and a rotating lineup of underground musicians, the show became a launching pad for alternative culture long before it had a mainstream home.
Bands like Talking Heads, Blondie, The Ramones, and countless local acts passed through its studio, playing live in a setting that celebrated weirdness, sincerity, and DIY creativity. Uncle Floyd’s humor—sweet, strange, and slightly unhinged—made the show a beloved refuge for outsiders, night owls, and anyone who recognized themselves in its joyful misfit energy.
