Tag: Carnival
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JIMMY DURANTE
February 10, 1893 James Francis Durante was born on the Lower East Side of New York City. He was the youngest of four children. His distinctive gravelly voice, New York accent, and prominent nose helped make him one of America’s most popular personalities from the 1920s through the 1970s. He often referred to his nose as ‘The…
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JACK BENNY’S CARNIVAL NIGHTS
March 20, 1968 Directed by Fred De Cordova Produced by Irving Fein Written by Hal Goldman, Al Gordon, Hilliard Marks Script Consultant Milt Josefsberg Jack Benny (Himself, Host) was born on Valentine’s day 1894. He had a successful vaudeville career, and an even greater career on radio with “The Jack Benny Program” which also became…
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LUCY MAKES A FEW EXTRA DOLLARS
S4;E6 ~ October 18, 1971 Directed by Coby Ruskin ~ Written by Phil Leslie and Ralph Goodman Synopsis Lucy is in desperate need of a raise to balance her budget so she takes desperate measures to convince Harry she deserves it. Regular Cast Lucille Ball (Lucy Carter), Gale Gordon (Harrison Otis Carter), Lucie Arnaz (Kim…
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Lucy Misplaces $2,000
S1;E4 ~ October 22, 1962 Synopsis The bank gives Lucy a check for $2,000 instead of $20 just minutes after Mr. Barnsdahl had declared that his bank was perfect. To force him into admitting a mistake, she cashes the check and hides the money in a box of candy. When it comes time to return…