Marty Allen (born Morton David Alpern) is a stand-up comedian and actor
whose career spans over 60 years. He is still actively working today and
will be playing Vegas this weekend.
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"HELLO DERE" ~ MARTY ALLEN IS 90 TODAY!
‘’CHICO’’ MARX BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1887
The Marx Brothers- Chico, Groucho, Harpo, and Zeppo from the 1930
film Animal Crackers
Leonard "Chico" Marx (March 22, 1887 – October 11, 1961)
As the first-born of the Marx Brothers, Chico played an important role in the
management and development of the comedy act in its early years. For a
time in the 1930s and 1940s, Chico led a band called the Chico Marx
Orchestra. Singer Mel Tormé began his professional career with the band
Excerpt from the movie Animal Crackers (1930)
FAMOUS MIME BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1923
THE FIRST MILLION SELLING COMEDY RECORD
”It’s in the Book” by Johnny Standley was the #5 record of 1952. The
introduction is by Horace Heidt on this clip.
BEFORE ‘’OZZIE AND HARRIET’’
The original lobby card from the 1941 Columbia pictures musical comedy film “SWEETHEART OF THE CAMPUS” starring Ruby Keeler, Harriet Hillard and
Ozzie Nelson and His Band..
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