9-foot bronze statue to honor Bil Keane planned

Alan Gardner Updated: March 6, 2013 at 10:04 am EST 1 minute 6 comments

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.

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Donald Rex Jr.

Reminds me of ‘Maggie’s’ tribute statue for ‘Rick’ in ‘Northern Exposure;’ looks like a hood ornament.

Mar 06,2013
Joe Engesser

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:)

Mar 06,2013
Dave Nelson

I hadn’t seen that video before. Awesome!

Mar 07,2013
Mike Curtis

People will ask who made the statue, and get the reply Notme and IdaKnow.

Mar 08,2013
Tom Racine

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.

Mar 10,2013
Mike Cope

Love the short sequence around 9:49 mark.

Beautiful sculpture.

Mar 11,2013

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