Foster Brooks (May 11, 1912 – December 20, 2001)
Actor Foster Brooks was a drunk on TV, but straight as an
arrow in real life. He received an Emmy nomination in 1974
for his portrayal of the lovable lush comedian on The Dean
Martin Show (NBC). He started his career in radio working
as a staff announcer in his home town of Louisville, Kentucky.
Arthur Morton Godfrey (August 31, 1903 – March 16, 1983)
"Arthur Godfrey Time" was a Monday-Friday show that featured Godfrey’s
monologues, interviews with various stars, music from his own in-house
combo and regular vocalists. It remained a late morning staple on the
CBS Radio Network schedule until 1972.
“Petula” received high ratings and critical acclaim. Clark later was the
hostess of two more specials, another one for NBC and one for ABC,
which served as a pilot for a projected weekly series.
Petula Sally Olwen Clark became 82 in November
From left: Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis
The Martin and Lewis Show premiered on NBC radio with guest star Bob Hope
and aired until July 14, 1953. Sponsors of the comedy/variety program were
Chesterfield cigarettes and Anacin.
