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ACTOR MILO O’SHEA HAS DIED AT 86

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                Milo O’Shea (June 2, 1926 – April 2, 2013)

New York (AP) – Irish character actor Milo O’Shea had roles in the NBC
television series “The West Wing” (1999 – 2006) and was often cast as
priests, playing one in the NBC sitcom “Cheers” (1982 – 1993). One of
his most memorable supporting roles was as a judge in the Sidney Lumet
directed 1982 film “The Verdict” starring Paul Newman. O’Shea also had
a career on Broadway, during which he earned two Tony nominations. He
died on Tuesday following a short illness.  


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MARILU HENNER TURNED 61 TODAY

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Mary Lucy Denise "Marilu" Henner is best known for her role as
Elaine O’Connor Nardo on the ABC-TV sitcom Taxi, 1978 to 1983.

Henner began teaching dance classes at her family’s studio
when she was 14.

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From episode 12 of the second season, "Elaine’s Secret Admirer"
(1979).

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GABE KAPLAN TURNED 68 TODAY

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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.

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BARBARA FELDON IS 80 TODAY

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Barbara Feldon starred in the Get Smart TV series with Don Adams
on NBC/CBS (1965-1970). She played Agent ‘99’

Prior to her career in entertainment, she won the grand prize on
the show ‘The $64,000 Question’. The category was on
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Shakespeare
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Barbara Feldon was first noticed in the now famous ‘Top Brass’
men’s hair gel commercial (below).


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SHOW DEBUTED ON THIS DAY IN 1941

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Duffy’s Tavern was a popular radio situation comedy which ran on several networks (CBS, 1941–1942; NBC-Blue Network, 1942–1944; NBC, 1944–1951).

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