This Day In Comedy: December 28

Born this day in 1934, Herb Gardner, Playwright.  He died 09/24/2003 of complications from lung disease at age 68.
		Born this day in 1941, Johnny Otis, age 70, American singer, musician, talent scout, disc jockey,  He is commonly referred to as the "Godfather of Rhythm and Blues".
Born this day in 1913, Lou Jacobi, Toronto Ontario, character actor, comedian, Dean Martin Show. He died 10/23/2009 at age 95.
		Born this day in 1950, Øivind Blunck, age 61, Norwegian comedian and actor.
Born this day in 1911, Sam Levenson, NYC humorist, Sam Levenson Show, Masquerade Party. He died 08/27/1980 of heart attack at age 68.
		Born this day in 1954, Tony Rosato, age 57, Naples Italy, comedian SCTV, SNL.

Died this day in 1992, Cardew Robinson, British comic, whose craft was rooted in the music hall and Gang Shows. Born 08/14/1917, he was 75.

Died this day in 1997, Ronnie Williams Welsh actor, comedian. Born 03/29/1929, he committed  suicide at 68.

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