I remember as a child there was some program that had a character named (I think) Mr. Body who wore a body suit that had muscles on one side and internal organs on the other. He talked about fitness and proper nutrition. I thought it was Richard Simmons but imdb.com says it isn’t.
So who was it?
And what show?
You mean Slim Goodbody. Used to show him on Capt Kangaroo. And he did indeed look like someone held down Richard Simmons and skinned him alive.
Hrm. I wonder who played him? He isn’t listed as a character here: http://us.imdb.com/Title?0047718
I think he actually came to my school when I was in second grade. I don’t know if it was Richard Simmons or somone else in the suit.
He had a theme song, too, but I’ve got only the first line:
“Slim Goodbody, brave and true . . .”
He came to my school, too, mblackwell.
I remember him from TV too, and I would have never thought the guy was Richard Simmons.
That can’t be the original guy… he was already that age back when I was a little kid. Plus I remember he had a big white-boy fro.
No, the site says that there are five actors playing “Slim Goodbody” all over the country. It’s just a character, like Ronald McDonald – who has also been played by different actors over the years. And no, he was never played by Richard Simmons – who would never look that good in a bodysuit! I think people are just confusing two similar people/characters.
I remember Slim Goodbody- he used to really freak me out. I would have to change the channel whenever he came on. He looked like he had been turned inside out. Am I crazy, or was he on PBS?
And who hasn’t had that dream. 
Complying with the request not to post entire song lyrics, I’ll let you figure out the last word of the Slim Goodbody theme…
Slim Goodbody, brave and true,
A man of health, a hero who
Leads a team at Body Control.
Nutrition’s his mission, good health’s his ___
God, it’s sad that I remember that from heart.
I always wondered why he didn’t have a penis. 
Happy
Right, I know that it wasn’t Richard Simmons–imdb said no. However I think that back in the Captain Kangaroo days (I thought that was where it was, but the imdb didn’t list that character so I figured I was wrong) I’m pretty sure it was just one guy.
Max Carnage, seeing as how the part has been played by several actors are you sure it wasn’t:
Won’t the real Slim Goodbody please stand up
…please stand up
…please stand up
[sub]gawd, I’m such a dork[/sub]
One of the Mr. Goodbodys did an assembly at my elementary school. I don’t remember much, except when he put on the “brain” cap and sang about how “If I didn’t have a brain/I wouldn’t know enough to come in out of the rain…”
AAACCCKKK!!!
According to this website, the actor who played Slim was named John Burstein. You can see a pic of him here.
[sub]Mucho sorryo[/sub]
I recall a few classes assembling to watch his show on the local community channel when I was in elementary school. Specifically, I remember that it was first class in the morning, and it was not a good thing to start off with while I was still tired and they dimmed the lights to show it.
I also recall having a odd fascination with how one man could be so bubbly, hyper, and annoying at once.
He still turns up on late night Alabama Public Television from time to time, when they run educational programming for teachers to tape and use. I know I saw him at least once in the last six months.
Still just as bubbly, hyper, and annoying as you remember him.