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Elaine Mulqueen (January 27, 1932 – May 22, 2012) was an American children's television host and personality in the Chicago area.
Mulqueen's career in television began in 1962, when she appeared in commercials for Coca-Cola on Bozo's Circus, while her husband, Jack Mulqueen, worked as a puppeteer.
In 1963, Elaine Mulqueen and her husband began hosting The Mulqueens on WGN-TV. Elaine Mulqueen appeared on stage as a pixie-like character named Pandora. In 1965, the program moved to WBKB-TV (now WLS-TV), and the show was renamed Mulqueen's Kiddie A-Go-Go. Elaine Mulqueen continued to host in character as Pandora, while the show now featured live dancing to popular music. In 1966, the program moved to WCIU-TV and its name was shortened to Kiddie A-Go-Go. Several popular groups performed on the show, including The Four Seasons and New Colony Six. "Kiddie A-Go-Go" remained on WCIU until 1970.
In 1973, Elaine Mulqueen appeared in several advertisements for the Chicago area grocery chain Dominick's.
On May 22, 2012, Elaine Mulqueen died from cancer at the age of 80.