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COMEDIAN RUTH BUZZI IS 79 TODAY
Ruth Ann Buzzi is especially known for her performances on the NBC
comedy–variety show Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In from 1968 to 1973.
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COMEDIAN BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1913
Richard Bernard "Red" Skelton (July 18, 1913 – September 17, 1997)
Skelton was known as a TV clown who portrayed many comical characters
such as Clem Kadiddlehopper and Freddie the Freeloader. He was a long-
time national radio and television star for 34 years. Following the death of
his father, Red first started work at the age of seven as a newspaper boy
and later auditioned at the age of 10 for a role in a medicine show.
1953
A painting by Red Skelton, the artist.
At the time of his death, his art dealer believed that Skelton had
earned more money through his paintings than from his television
work.
CHEECH MARIN IS 69 YEARS OLD TODAY
Richard Anthony "Cheech" Marin was born in Los Angeles, California.
Marin moved to Vancouver, B.C. to avoid the draft during the Vietnam War
and while there he met his comedic partner, Tommy Chong.
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