This Day In Comedy: February 05

Born this day in 1923, Blaster Bates (Derek Macintosh Bates) Crewe, Chesire, England 6'4" comedian, English explosives and demolition expert recounted bizarre and funny experiences from his long career He died 09/01/2006 from congestive heart failure, diabetes at age 83.
		Born this day in 1920, Frank Muir (Frank Herbert Muir) Ramsgate, Kent 6'6" writer, performer, comedian. He died 01/02/1998 of complications from a strike at age 77.
Born this day in 1919, Red Buttons (Aaron Chwatt) New York City, New York 5'6" actor comedian. He died 07/13/2006 of vascular disease at age 87.
		Born this day in 1898, Sidney Fields aka Sid Fields and Sidney Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, comedian, Abbott & Costello's 'Professor Melonhead'. He died 09/28/1975 at age 77.
Born this day in 1961, Tim Meadows is 55, Highland Park, Michigan 5'8' actor an American actor and comedian best known as one of the longest running cast members on TV’s Saturday Night Live.
		On this day in 1927, 84 years ago, Buster Keaton's movie The General released & bombed.
On this day in 1967, 44 years ago, The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour premieres on CBS, later ABC, NBC.
		Died this day in 2006, Norma Candal, Fajardo, Puerto Rico Comic Actor. Known for role 'Petunia' on La Criada Malcriada (The Rude Maid). Born 04/10/1930, she died from a fall, blood loss, complications at age 75.

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