Tag: Laugh-In
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DICK MARTIN
January 30, 1922 Dick Martin was born in Battle Creek Michigan as Thomas Richard Martin. He was best known for his role as the co-host of the sketch comedy program “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” from 1968 to 1973. The series won him a 1969 Emmy Award. His screen debut came as a background performer in the MGM…
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RIP ARTE JOHNSON
1929-2019 Arte Johnson aka Arthur Stanton Eric Johnson was an actor and writer, known for his comic roles in film and television, primarily on “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In” (1967-71). He worked with Lucille Ball several times during his career. Here are some highlights: HERE’S LUCY: “Lucy Is a Bird-Sitter” ~ January 7, 1974 Arte Johnson played an eccentric…
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MY FAIR BUZZI
S5;E13 ~ December 11, 1972 Directed by Coby Ruskin ~ Written by Fred S. Fox and Seaman Jacobs Synopsis Kim’s shy and awkward friend Annie (Ruth Buzzi) comes out of her shell in order to audition for a 1920s revue, only to find the director was looking for someone shy and awkward in the first…
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LUCY’S BURGLAR ALARM
S2;E7 ~ November 3, 1969 Directed by George Marshall ~ Written by Milt Josefsberg and Ray Singer Synopsis When Lucy and the kids are robbed and Harry refuses to fund a $500 burglar alarm, Craig comes up with an elaborate home alarm system. Regular Cast Lucille Ball (Lucy Carter), Gale Gordon (Harrison Otis Carter),…