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Posted by Alan Gardner
March 6, 2013

Giddy-Up Daddy maquette

The Town of Paradise Valley is raising funds to erect a 9-foot bronze statue to honor Bil Keane. The statue, entitled “Giddy-Up Daddy”, was designed by sons Jeff and Glen.

Here’s a video tribute that was produced for the maquette unveiling.

If you want to donate, head over here. Donations are tax deductible.

#1	Donald Rex Jr. March/6/2013 @ 4:06 pm	Reminds me of ‘Maggie’s’ tribute statue for ‘Rick’ in ‘Northern Exposure;’ looks like a hood ornament.
#2	Joe Engesser March/6/2013 @ 4:53 pm	Bil’s success was life! Thanks for carrying on his joy and humor through FC…WONDERFUL statue! Never knew he could’ve made it big as a comedian, too:)
#3	Dave Nelson March/7/2013 @ 1:56 pm	I hadn’t seen that video before. Awesome!
#4	Mike Curtis March/8/2013 @ 8:51 am	People will ask who made the statue, and get the reply Notme and IdaKnow.
#5	Tom Racine March/10/2013 @ 8:45 pm	I had no idea Bil Keane was 9 feet tall. The things you learn here. I grew up in Scottsdale and spent a lot of time in Paradise Valley…this will be a very cool addition and honor for him and his family.
#6	Mike Cope March/11/2013 @ 9:10 am	Love the short sequence around 9:49 mark. Beautiful sculpture.

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