May 31

This Day in Humor with Mike Durrett

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Born 1894: Fred Allen, comedian, actor, "It's in the Bag." Major star during network radio era of the 1930-40s, remembered for his long-running comic feud with Jack Benny. Died 1956.

Born 1930: Clint Eastwood, actor, film director, "Francis in the Navy," "Paint Your Wagon," "Kelly's Heroes," "Every Which Way but Loose," "Any Which Way You Can," "Pink Cadillac."

Born 1960: Chris Elliott, comedian, actor, "Late Night With David Letterman," "Cabin Boy," "Get a Life," "There's Something About Mary," "Everybody Loves Raymond." Son of Bob Elliott of the Bob and Ray comedy team.

Born 1961: Lea Thompson, actress, "Back to the Future" movies, "Howard the Duck," "Caroline in the City."

Born 1965: Brooke Shields, actress, "You and Me, Kid," countless Bob Hope TV specials, "Suddenly Susan."

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