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Archive for January, 2009

Great Lines: George Shapiro Talks About The End of <em>Seinfeld</em>

Great Lines: George Shapiro Talks About The End of Seinfeld

George Shapiro remembers how Jerry Seinfeld made the decision to end his popular sitcom after 9 strong seasons.

Posted: Jan 21st, 2009  Comments: 2   Views: 3,752   
(4 votes)
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Great Lines: Reynaldo Rey on Moms Mabley’s Live Act

Great Lines: Reynaldo Rey on Moms Mabley’s Live Act

Reynaldo Rey recalls the crazy, wonderful comedy of Moms Mabley and her show at the Apollo.

Posted: Jan 21st, 2009  Comments: 0   Views: 2,524   
(3 votes)
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Great Lines: Jeffrey Ross on Roasting Jerry Lewis

Great Lines: Jeffrey Ross on Roasting Jerry Lewis

Jeffrey Ross describes the laugh of the evening at the roast of comedy icon Jerry Lewis.

Posted: Jan 21st, 2009  Comments: 0   Views: 3,820   
(5 votes)
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Great Lines: Kaye Ballard and the story of Lucille Ball vs. Mad Dog

Great Lines: Kaye Ballard and the story of Lucille Ball vs. Mad Dog

Kaye Ballard recalls how Lucille Ball stood up to her once in the face of imminent danger.

Posted: Jan 21st, 2009  Comments: 1   Views: 2,584   
(4 votes)
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Great Lines: Bill Marx on Harpo

Great Lines: Bill Marx on Harpo

Bill Marx tells the story of Harpo's final performance where the silent comedian spoke onstage shocking the audience.

Posted: Jan 21st, 2009  Comments: 9   Views: 4,041   
(6 votes)
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Great Lines: Larry Gelbart’s Favorite George Burns Story

Great Lines: Larry Gelbart’s Favorite George Burns Story

Larry Gelbart remembers how George Burns never stopped being in show business, even off stage.

Posted: Jan 21st, 2009  Comments: 0   Views: 2,323   
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My Comedian Hero: Dick Cavett

My Comedian Hero: Dick Cavett

Dick Cavett remembers Bob Hope and how Bob Hope loved being Bob Hope.

Posted: Jan 13th, 2009  Comments: 2   Views: 2,592   
(2 votes)
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My Comedian Hero: Cheech Marin

My Comedian Hero: Cheech Marin

Cheech recalls the power of Jonathan Winters' improvisational skills.

Posted: Jan 13th, 2009  Comments: 1   Views: 2,580   
(10 votes)
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My Comedian Hero: Jeffrey Ross

My Comedian Hero: Jeffrey Ross

Jeffrey Ross appreciates how Cheech and Chong gave a comedic voice to those burnouts hanging out at the 7-11.

Posted: Jan 13th, 2009  Comments: 0   Views: 2,269   
(3 votes)
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My Comedian Hero: George Carlin

My Comedian Hero: George Carlin

George Carlin tells how Lenny Bruce inspired him to get out of radio and become a comic.

Posted: Jan 12th, 2009  Comments: 7   Views: 4,294   
(14 votes)
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