26 September 2011

North Texas Icon Mr. Peppermint Dead at 84

North Texas Icon Mr. Peppermint Dead at 84

Jerry Haynes, better known as Mr. Peppermint, died from complications due to Parkinson's disease.

According to WFAA-TV, his show was the longest-running locally produced show in the history of the station.

In fact, Mr. Peppermint appeared in more than 6,000 episodes. He was known for his red-and-white suit, straw hat and candy-stripped cane.

According to the Star-Telegram, Mr. Peppermint ran a fictitious music shop and lead viewers who he called "little gumdrops" on adventures with his friends Muffin Bear and Mr. Wiggly Worm.

He wasn't just a television icon. According to WFAA, Haynes also appeared in more than 50 motion pictures, the television shows "Dallas" and "Walker, Texas Ranger."

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