April 16

This Day in Humor with Mike Durrett

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1787: "The Contrast" debuted in New York City. The show is reported to be the first American comedy.

Born 1889: Sir Charles Chaplin, The Little Tramp. Died 1977. "The New York Times" obituary.

Born 1898: Marian Jordan, comic actress, Molly on radio's "Fibber McGee and Molly" (1935-56). Died 1961.

Born 1906: Pigmeat Markham, comedian. Quote: "Here comes da judge!"

Born 1913: Don Fedderson, TV producer, "My Three Sons," "Family Affair." Died 1994.

Born 1918: Spike Milligan, comedian, actor, writer, "The Goon Show." Died 2002.

Born 1924: Henry Mancini, film score composer, "Breakfast at Tiffany's," "Hatari," "The Pink Panther" series, "The Great Race," "The Party," "10." Died 1994.

Born 1965: Martin Lawrence, comedian, actor, "Martin," "Blue Streak," "Big Momma's House."

1965: NBC aired the final episode of "The Jack Benny Program."

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