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ACTOR RICHARD SCHAAL IS DEAD AT 86

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Richard Schaal (May 7, 1928 – November 4, 2014)

Actor and comedian Richard Schaal, a member of Chicago’s legendary
Second City improv group in the 1960s, died Tuesday, November 4, in
Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California. The cause was not disclosed.

Schaal was best known for his work in many classic sitcoms including
"The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "Rhoda," "The Bob Newhart Show,"
"Phyllis" and "Just My Luck."

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KEN BERRY IS 81 TODAY

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Kenneth Ronald "Ken" Berry

Sitcom actor, dancer and singer, Ken Berry has appeared in numerous
television shows, one with his friend and mentor, Andy Griffith. Berry
starred in the successful comedies F Troop (ABC-1965 to1967), The
Andy Griffith Show
spin-off Mayberry R.F.D. (CBS- 1968 to 1971), and
The Carol Burnett Show spin-off Mama’s Family on CBS.

Before fame he won a local talent competition for his tap dancing abilities
at age 15 and received an offer to join a traveling performance ensemble.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

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                                                                     Ross Simpson

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A GREAT QUOTATION FROM JACK PAAR!

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Former Tonight Show host Jack Paar

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