This Day In Comedy: February 07

Born this day in 1864, Arthur Collins (Arthur Francis Collins) singer, comedian “Peerless Quartet”. He died 08/03/1933 at age 69.
Born this day in 1966, Chris Rock (Christopher Julius Rock III) is 51, Andrews, South Carolina 5'10" comedian Saturday Night Live, CB, Boomerang.
Born this day in 1962, Eddie Izzard (Edward John Izzard) is 55 Colony of Aden, Aden Protectorate (now Aden, Yemen) 5'7" comedian and actor.
Born this day in 1956, Emo Philips (Phil Soltanec) is 61, Downsers Grove, Illinois 6'2" comedian with double meaning jokes, childlike delivery, one married to Judy Tenuta.
Born this day in 1655, Jean-Francois Regnard, Paris, France  French comedy writer Slave in Algeria.
Born this day in 1920, Oscar Brand is 97, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 6'2" folk singer,  author.
Born this day in 1612, Thomas Killigrew, Whitehall, London, England humorist, playwright King's Men, The Parson's Wedding,  known for its coarse humor.
On this day in 1974, 38 years ago, Mel Brooks' Blazing Saddles opens in movie theaters
Died this day in 2001, King Moody (Robert Moody) New York City, New York actor, “Shtarker” on TV’s Get Smart, “Ronald McDonald” in TV commercials. Born 12/06/1929, he died at age 71.

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