Mickey Rooney (Joseph Yule, Jr.)
Veteran entertainer Mickey Rooney’s career has spanned over 80 years
and is remembered for his work with Judy Garland.
He made his first stage appearance when he was fourteen months old,
crawling onstage during his parents’ vaudeville routine with overalls and
a little harmonica.
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John William "Johnny" Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005)
FoxNews – NBC announced it is making a miniseries about legendary late-
night TV host Johnny Carson.
The series, based off of the upcoming book “Carson the Magnificent: An
Intimate Portrait” by Bill Zehme, will focus on Carson’s background and
his time in the spotlight.
According to the press release from the network: "The project will cover
Carson’s legendary 30-year run (1962-92) as host of ‘The Tonight Show,
as well as his childhood growing up in Nebraska, his often secluded off-
camera life and friendships he made throughout his career as one of the
most beloved TV personalities of all time.
Casting for the role of Carson is expected to begin soon.
From The Abbott and Costello Show (1952-1954) episode "The Actor’s
Home". The routine is considered one of the greatest of all time and
was a template for many of the best-known Abbott and Costello bits.
In 1956 a gold record of "Who’s on First?" was placed in the National
Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York.
Worley’s career covers television, films, theater, game shows,
talk shows, commercials, and cartoons. She is best known for
her work on the NBC comedy-variety show Rowan & Martin’s
Laugh-In (1968-1973).
