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ARTE JOHNSON IS 84 TODAY!

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Arte as Wolfgang the German soldier

Arte Johnson
Super Bowl Bash held at Spago
Beverly Hills, California - 04.02.07
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Arthur Stanton Eric "Arte" Johnson’s career of nearly 50 years
started in 1954 up until his retirement in 2005. He was a regular
on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In from January 22, 1968, to May 14,
1973 on the NBC television network. Prior to becoming an actor,
Johnson worked for advertising agencies and publishing firms.

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The "dirty old man" (Johnson) with Ruth Buzzi and guest
Don Rickles

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TODAY IN HISTORY!

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RICHARD MOLL TURNED 70 TODAY!

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Actor Charles Richard Moll is best known for playing Bull
Shannon, the
bailiff on the NBC sitcom Night Court from
1984 to 1992. He has also done extensive work as a
voice
actor
playing villains.

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RADIO SHOW DEBUTED ON THIS DAY IN 1940

GENE AUTRY ALB

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“The Singing Cowboy” Gene Autry was heard each Sunday evening on
radios across America over the CBS network. His Melody Ranch radio
show aired for an unprecedented 16 years between January 7, 1940
until May 1956. The show featured songs, comedy, and action filled
drama. The sponsor for the programs entire run was cool, refreshing
Doublemint Gum.

 


December 21, 1947

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TALK SHOW INNOVATOR BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1921

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             Stephen Valentine Patrick William "Steve" Allen  

                     (December 26, 1921 – October 30, 2000)

The Comedian, actor, composer. was the first host of "The Tonight Show”
from 1954 to 1957 on NBC-TV.

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