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HISTORY WAS MADE ON THIS DAY

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Texaco Star Theater - Enemy in the Mirror The Texaco Star Theatre with the  comedian Milton Berle was first broadcast on radio before it became an  extremely popular American variety show on

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Danny Welkes, Milton Berle's Manager Behind 30-Year NBC Deal, Dies at 88

Milton Berle (Mendel Berlinger)
(July 12, 1908 – March 27, 2002)

Berle was an actor and comedian. His career 
spanned over eight decades, first in silent
films and on stage as a child actor, then in
radio, movies and television. 
 

As the host of NBC‘s Texaco Star Theatre
(1948–1953), he was the first major television
star and was known to millions of viewers as
"Uncle Miltie" and "Mr. Television" during the
first Golden Age of Television
.

He was honored with two stars on the
Hollywood
Walk of Fame
for his work in both radio and TV.

Milton Berle by Al Hirschfeld



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COMEDIAN PASSED ON THIS DAY AT 100

Burns & Allen: The story of world-famous comedy duo George Burns & Gracie  Allen - Click Americana

The George Burns & Gracie Allen Show Jan June 1944 14 Episodes No ads or  music - YouTube

The Ten Best (Available) BURNS & ALLEN Episodes of Seasons One & Two |  THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT!


A DAY IN HOLLYWOOD HISTORY - Mar 9, 1996: the legendary cigar-chomping  performer George Burns died at his home in Beverly Hills, California, just  weeks after celebrating his 100th birthday.

On March 9, 1996, the legendary cigar-chomping performer
George Burns died at his home in Beverly Hills, California,
just weeks after celebrating his 100th birthday.

George Burns quote: I don't worry about getting old. I'm old already.  Only...

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Burns & Allen: The story of world-famous comedy duo George Burns & Gracie  Allen - Click Americana

Oh, God! (1977)
1977

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A MASTER OF COMEDY DIED ON THIS DAY IN 1965

Stan Laurel | Rotten Tomatoes

Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, ca. 1930s
Laurel and Hardy

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Stan Laurel (Arthur Stanley Jefferson)
(16 June 1890 – 23 February 1965)

In January 1965, Stan underwent a series of X-rays for an
infection on the roof of his mouth.

He died on 23 February 1965, aged 74, in his apartment,
four days following a heart attack.

Laurel was an English comic actor, director and writer
who was one half of the comedy
duo Laurel and Hardy.

He appeared with his comedy partner Oliver Hardy in
107 short films, feature films and cameo roles.


 

The one in a sawmill. Laurel and Hardy in “Busy Bodies” (1933) |  conradbrunstrom

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy by Retro Movie Posters 
    
    
    
    
   

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‘’SNL’’ MEMBER WAS BORN ON THIS DAY

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Belushi as a senior at Wheaton Central High School (1967)

Rolling Stone Magazine # 361 January 21 1982 John Belushi (Single Back  Issue): Rolling Stone: Amazon.com: Books
John Adam Belushi (January 24, 1949 – March 5, 1982)     
Born in Chicago, Illinois. 
    
    
   
Belushi was a comedian, actor and musician who was one
of seven
Saturday Night Live cast members of the first        
season on NBC.

During a preliminary hearing held in September 1985, two
Los Angeles pathologists testified that Belushi’s cause of
death was due to a drug overdose. He was 33.

Remembering John Belushi 30 years after his death
“Blues Brothers” with Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi (1980)

The most memorable quotes from 'Animal House' | Yardbarker
Bluto (John Belushi): "See if you can guess what I am now."
”Animal House” (1978)

John Belushi, 25 years after his death, remains an influence on movies,  music and comedy

Belushi' Trailer: Showtime Crafts A New Portrait Of A Beloved Comedy Legend

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SNL's 'Cheeseburger Cheeseburger' Sketch | Best Classic Bands

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HISTORY WAS MADE ON THIS DAY

Today in History March 4: From National Safety Day to Toru Dutt Birthday - Eduvast.com

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Final Years 1970-1985
George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985)

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