May 12

This Day in Humor with Mike Durrett

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Born 1907: Katharine Hepburn, Academy Award-winning actress, "Bringing Up Baby," "Holiday," "The Philadelphia Story," "Woman of the Year," "Adam's Rib," "The African Queen," "The Iron Petticoat," "On Golden Pond."

Born 1929: Burt Bacharach, songwriter, film score composer, "What's New, Pussycat?" "Casino Royale," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," "Arthur" (songs). Also known for his cameo appearances in the "Austin Powers" films; comedian Mike Myers has said Bacharach's "Look of Love" recording was an inspiration for the character.

Born 1937: George Carlin, stand-up comedian, writer ("Napalm and Silly Putty"), actor ("With Six You Get Eggroll," "That Girl," "Outrageous Fortune," "Car Wash").

Born 1961: Bruce McCulloch, improvisational comedian, actor, member of Kids in the Hall.

1971: Neil Simon's "Plaza Suite" opened in theatres, starring Walter Matthau in three roles.

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