Gabriel W. "Gabe" Kaplan is a comedian, actor, poker commentator,
and professional poker player. He is best remembered starring in the
ABC-TV sitcom “Welcome Back Kotter” (1975 to 1979.

Although he originally wanted to become a baseball star, he eventually
began working as a bellman and stand-up comedian.

Jackie Gleason arrives at the Orange Bowl in Miami

The Rally for Decency held in the Orange Bowl in Miami attracted over 35,000 
people, including Jackie Gleason (above) and the Lettermen. The rally was in 
support of a teenage crusade for decency in entertainment. The event was
organized after Jim Morrison, the lead singer of The Doors, was charged with
indecent exposure during a concert in Miami held on March 1. 

Julie James, a member of the Rally For Decency crusade said…”this is not
a protest rally, we’re not against something, we’re for something, talks on
God and sex”. Teenage speakers gave three minute talks on God, parents,
patriotism, sexuality and brotherhood. The rally, which appeared to have an
even amount of teenagers and adults in attendance, was later commended
by then President Richard Nixon. 

FBI letter

Jim Morrison leaving a Miami courtroom

Carl Reiner is a actor, film director, producer, writer, and comedian
who has won twelve Emmy Awards and one Grammy Award during
his career. Prior to his acting career, he worked as a machinist
repairing sewing machines. Carl is the father of actor-turned-
director Rob Reiner.

                           
                             Jack Benny (Benjamin Kubelsky)

                       (February 14, 1894 – December 26, 1974)

Jack Benny Show skit with Mel Blanc

Benny had been a vaudeville performer before becoming
a national figure with The Jack Benny Program, a weekly
radio show that ran from 1932 to 1948 on NBC and from
1949 to 1955 on CBS.