May 17

This Day in Humor with Mike Durrett

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1890: The first weekly comic paper, "Comic Cuts," was published in London.

1950: The film version of "Annie Get Your Gun" opened in theatres with Betty Hutton in the lead role after replacing an ill Judy Garland during production.

Born 1956: Bob Saget, stand-up comedian, actor, "Full House," "America's Funniest Home Videos."

2001: A "Peanuts" stamp was issued by the U.S. Postal Service.

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