It’s a big birthday for one of Local 5 – WOI’s most beloved personalities – Betty Lou turns 85 on Tuesday, May 3!
Betty Lou hosted the “Magic Window” – a local children’s show that aired on WOI from 1951-1994. The long-running show aimed to teach young kids life lessons.
Betty Lou’s family is hoping her former viewers and fans can help wish her a happy birthday. She will receive birthday cards and notes at the following address: Betty Lou Varnum, Riverside North, 3440 Grand Avenue, Ames, Iowa, 50010.
The Magic Window had a host of memorable characters, such as Gregory the Lion, Catrina the Crocidile, and Dusty the Unicorn. Betty Lou is credited as a visionary in children’s television.
