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marshack

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Don't forget James Taylor
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DNO

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I was browsing the City of Toronto archives and came across a group of photos of Toronto hatter Sammy Taft with visiting celebrities.

Here he is with Bob Hope:

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Actually there's a few shots of Mr. Hope trying on different hats.

Then there was Henny Youngman..."take my wife...please"

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As well as Willie Mays

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And Louis Armstrong:

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Rats Riley

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Then there was Henny Youngman..."take my wife...please"

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Back around 1988 (maybe that was 86 or 87) I was working as a carpet cutter on Mitchell Street in Milwaukee and the boss came in with Henny Youngman. I was on break eating lunch when they came in. I immediately jumped up (mostly because the boss came in), and said "Holly crap! You're Henny Youngman!"
He Immediately replied, "Ah crap! Are you one of mine? Here! (Handing me a ten dollar bill and a pat on the back) Don't tell your mom you saw me or I'll be paying through the nose..."
 
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Joshbru3

I'll Lock Up
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Back around 1988 (maybe that was 86 or 87) I was working as a carpet cutter on Mitchell Street in Milwaukee and the boss came in with Henny Youngman. I was on break eating lunch when they came in. I immediately jumped up (mostly because the boss came in), and said "Holly crap! You're Henny Youngman!"
He Immediately replied, "Ah crap! Are you one of mine? Here! (Handing me a ten dollar bill and a pat on the back) Don't tell your mom you saw me or I'll be paying through the nose..."

LOL LOL LOL. Great story. Thanks for sharing. See, we just dont have personalities like that anymore. So many comedians today dont use clever puns or catch phrases anymore. Most comedians rely very heavily on 4- letter words.

R.I.P. Henny.

"My wife said to me, 'For our anniversary I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen!'"
 
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LOL LOL LOL. Great story. Thanks for sharing. See, we just dont have personalities like that anymore. So many comedians today dont use clever puns or catch phrases anymore. Most comedians rely very heavily on 4- letter words.

R.I.P. Henny.

"My wife said to me, 'For our anniversary I want to go somewhere I've never been before.' I said, 'Try the kitchen!'"

You're a hoot, Josh!
 

Tomasso

Incurably Addicted
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That's some wild suiting Willie's sporting. Was Versace in business back then......

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MikeBravo

One Too Many
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LOL LOL LOL. Great story. Thanks for sharing. See, we just dont have personalities like that anymore. So many comedians today dont use clever puns or catch phrases anymore. Most comedians rely very heavily on 4- letter words.

R.I.P. Henny.

Generous too Giving away $10 for the sake of a quick gag? Priceless!
 

Sam Craig

One Too Many
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I always hoped that Spradlin was a great guy in real life, cuz he was certainly great at being a jerk in the movies ...

He's another spark that made movies glow.

Sam
 

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