Funny bit with Steve Allen and Jerry Lewis from the late 50’s. Intro
by Jay Leno.
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16
Mar
‘’KING OF THE ONE-LINER’’ BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1906
Henry "Henny" Youngman (March 16, 1906 – February 24, 1998)
The British-born comedian was famous for his short, simple jokes that
were usually delivered rapid-fire with occasional musical interludes played
on his violin. A typical performance by Youngman lasted only about twenty
minutes, but contained dozens of jokes.
12
Mar
WHEN THERE WAS REAL COMEDY ON TV!
The Red Skelton Show was largely associated with the CBS television
network for fifteen years. but the series began (1951) and ended (1971)
on NBC, The show received three Emmy Awards for Skelton as best
comedian and the program as best comedy show during its initial
season and an award for comedy writing in 1961.
11
Mar
THE EARLY DAY’S OF RADIO
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