This day In Comedy: April 13

Born this day in 1930, Alan Abel is 82, prankster, hoaxer, writer, mockumentary filmmaker, and jazz percussionist famous for several hoaxes that became media circuses.
Born this day in 1964, Caroline Rhea (Caroline Gilschrist Rhea) is 48, Montreal, Quebec, Canada 5'8" stand-up comedian and actress, original host of TV’s The Biggest Loser.
Born this day in 1923, Don Adams (Donald James Yarmy) New York City, New York 5'8" comic actor, TV’s Get Smart, The Bill Dana Show,  voiced cartoon series Inspector Gadget. He died 09/25/2005 of a lung infection at age 82.		“Sorry About That, Chief.” “You Sure Know How To Hurt A Guy.” "Missed Me By That Much!" "I'm A Well Trained Agent And I Can Withstand Eight Hours Of Torture. Would You Believe Six Hours Of Torture. How About Five Minutes Of Spanking?"
Born this day in 1957, Gary Kroeger is 55, Cedar Falls, Iowa, comedian TV’s Saturday Night Live, Return of Shaggy Dog).
Born this day in 1920, Ken Nordine is 92, Cherokee, Iowa, voiceover and recording artist best known for his series of Word Jazz albums.
Born this day in 1959, Rick Shapiro is 53, HBO sitcom Lucky Louie. Speaks openly about his younger years addicted to heroin and as a male prostitute to support his habit.
Died this day in 2001, Jimmy Logan (James Allan Short) Dennistoun, Glasgow, comedian in Mad Death. Born 04/04/1928, he died of cancer at age 73.

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