This Day In Comedy: January 1

Born this day in 1943 comedian Don Novello, age 79, aka Father Guido Sarducci, Ashtabula Ohio comic, writer, director, producer, actor, singer, TV’s Saturday Night Live.
Born this day in 1908, Jim Moran, Comedian And Prankster, he was a PR Man And Publicist. Time Magazine Dubbed Him "the Supreme Master Of... the Publicity Stunt." He died 10/22/1999 at age 91.
Born this day Bernard "Hap" Kliban, aka B Kliban, New York, NY, cartoonist who Never ate anything larger than his head. He died 08/12/1990 of heart disease at age 55.		<Click Image>
Born this day in 1925, Matthew Beard Jr, Los Angeles, CA USA, Popular member of "The Little Rascals", he played 'Stymie' in 36 "Our Gang" shorts from 1930 to 1935. One of 14 children born to a Los Angeles, California minister. He died 01/08/1981 of pneumonia at age 56.
Died this day in 2010, Jean Carroll was an American actress and comedienne during the 1950s and 1960s. Born 01/07/1911, she was 98 .
Died this day in 2001, Ray Walston, actor My Favorite Martian", Emmy for Judge Bone On Picket Fences, history teacher Mr. Hand InFast Times At Ridgemont High. Born 12/02/1914, he died of lupus at age 86.
Died this day in 1982, Victor Buono was an American actor and comic. Born 02/03/1938, he died of a heart attack at age 43.

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