Tag: Jimmy Durante
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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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TV SHOW: LUCY & DESI
September 1952 The September 1952 edition of TV Show Magazine featured Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz on the cover in a romantic pose. The magazine was a publication of ANC (American News Company). ANC was founded in 1867. The company’s abrupt 1957 demise caused a huge shakeup in the publishing industry, forcing many magazine, comic book,…
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TV DIGEST
August 9, 1952 On August 9, 1952 Lucy and Desi were featured on the cover of TV Digest, a competitor of TV Guide as part of their inside story “Visiting The Stars on Vacation”. The Digest was eventually absorbed by TV Guide when it went national in March 1953. The Atlanta edition of TV Digest used…
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ZENITH PRESENTS: A SALUTE TO TELEVISION’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY
September 10, 1972 Produced & Directed by Marty Pasetta Written by John Bradford, Lenny Weinrib, Bob Wells Cast (in alphabetical order) Judith Anderson, honoree accepting for “Hallmark Hall of Fame” Russell Arms, performer “Hit Parade” James Arness, honoree accepting for “Gunsmoke” Lucille Ball, honoree Milton Berle, honoree Sid Caesar, honoree George Chakiris, performer “Westerns” /…
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DANNY THOMAS’ THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BURLESQUE
December 8, 1965 on NBC Directed by Alan Handley Written by Hugh Wedlock Jr., Allan Manings Flying by Peter Foy Comedy Consultant Herbie Faye Danny Thomas (Himself, Host / Dr. Vivian Throckmorton) and Lucille Ball’s careers are forever linked. “Make Room for Daddy” was filmed at Desilu Studios and when it moved to CBS the…
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LUCY AND SAMMY DAVIS JR.
S3;E3 ~ September 28, 1970 Directed by Herbert Kenwith ~ Written by Sam Perrin and Ralph Goodman Synopsis When Sammy Davis Jr. stumbles through the door of the Unique Employment Agency and bumps his nose, Lucy and Harry are afraid of being sued. Lucy goes to his film set to make sure he is alright…
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“Lucy Meets Harpo Marx”
papermoonloveslucy: (S4;E28 ~ May 9, 1955) The episode is sometimes just referred to simply as “Harpo Marx” because it features a guest appearance by the famous comedian. The previous episode, “The Dancing Star” (S4;E27) featuring Van Johnson, was actually filmed after this episode, perhaps to accommodate the schedules of the guest stars. Lucy and Harpo had…
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