Robert Warren “Uncle Bob” Swarts (1934-1989) was an entertainer, ventriloquist and host of Archie and His Friends, a half-hour series for children produced by CKY-TV Winnipeg which aired for over 20 years between 1965 and 1986. Uncle Bob and puppet Archie Wood presented crafts, animals and guests of interest to children. Other puppet characters included Grandpa Wood, Tammy True, Marvin Mouse and Petite.