
SHOW BUSINESS
| I’ve had the pleasure
of appearing with Jerry Lewis several times
on TV and in motion pictures. The last time
was in Warner Brothers’ “Which
Way to the Front.” Jerry played
a fictitious Nazi general and I was his adjutant.
I couldn’t keep a straight face. |
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I’m
told only important people get caricatures
like this, hung in Sardi’s, no less.
I don’t feel any different, but who
cares? |
I
did a film with the Three Stooges, called
“Stop, Look and Laugh,”
which has grossed $2 million dollars so
far. It’s out in video and DVD. |
Cameo Performances
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| I play
the “Love Doctor” in
a series of commercials for Bubble-Up. |
I was
playing the part of a sailor in Radio City
Music Hall when I dropped by to see my old
friend, Major Bowes. |
Some Friends & Celebrities
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I
clown around with Rocky Marciano, friend
and then heavyweight champion of the world.
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Jerry
and I meet Howdy Doody Bob and Gabby Hayes.
Buffalo Bob Smith had one of the great children’s
shows. We often traded promotions. |
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| At my
left, Hy Gardner from the New York Post. In
the top row, left, Jack Carter, a movie star.
To his right, Johnny Johnston, another star.
Above me, comedian Jan Murray, whose I introduced
to body-building. To his right, Harry Ritz
of the Ritz Brothers and, at the far right,
Jerry Lester, who gave me a hard time when
I moved to Hollywood. |
I got
a part at Republic Films and got to hang around
these cowpokes- William Boyd, the famous Hopalong
Cassidy and his movie sidekick, Andy Clyde.
Unfortunately, my scenes were cut in the film,
which was about ice skating. |
More Friends & Celebrities
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| Lucy and I in one
of the scenes from “The Lucy Show.”
Not only was I her guest frequently, but she
financed my animation process and gave me
production facilities to work with. |
Visiting Bob Hope
at Paramount Studios where he was shooting
the “Lemon Drop Kid.” |
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Jack Klugman, part
of our prime time ensemble, was always having
to play a crook or a cop. He later became
quite famous with Tony Randall, as TV’s
Odd Couple. Tony is standing next to me. |
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| Another
extremely talented actor, Thomas Mitchell,
and I, share a moment on the set. |
Dramatic Roles
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Sir
Cedric Hardwicke and me, in full character
makeup. Sir Cedric was Charleton Heston’s
father in the “The Ten Commandments”
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In
fact, Peter Lorre was late for rehearsal
and I was mad! But his performance was amazing!
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| Angela Lansbury was
the first of Sherman’s guest stars and,
boy, was I nervous! |
Thomas Mitchell and
I were two bums who wind up in church in this
great show. |
More Dramatic Roles
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I
play an English janitor against Brian Aherne,
who plays a recognized Shakespearean actor.
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A
great scene in a subway with Walter Slezak.
As you can see, I had to wear a lot of faces
to do this show. Look what they did to my
nose! |
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Margaret
Truman plays a blind woman who defeats my
cruel and murderous designs. |
Gene
Lockheart plays a sheriff who finally catches
up with me. |
Me & My Dummies
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In
“Stop Look & Laugh,”
Jerry had the measles and I was very worried. |
Jerry,
Tessie, Henry and Knucklehead descending
order. I’mthe dummy on the right. |
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From
a children’s TV game show called “RunRound.”
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Wearing
a Top Hat for Our Big Top Show, “Circus
Time.” |
A Walk on Hollywood Boulevard
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| This is probably
the only time a guy is glad to be walked all
over- again and again. I like my star on the
Walk of Fame. |
A Deck of Cards
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| My star
got me a place in a deck of cards issued by
the Hollywood Chamber. |
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