LUCILLE DESIREE BALL

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Lucille Ball was an American Actress, comedian and model born August 6, 1911, in Jamestown, New York. One of America's most beloved comedians, Lucille Ball is particularly known for her iconic television show 'I Love Lucy.' where she co-starred on the show with her husband, Desi Arnaz. The two divorced in 1960, and Ball went on to star in The Lucy Show and Here's Lucy while also becoming a top TV executive. 

 Lucille Ball appeared in 72 movies during her long career, including a string of second-tier films in the 1940s that garnered her the unofficial title "The Queen of B Movies."

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Lucille Ball was definatley one of my favorites!

Lucille Ball died April 26, 1989 at the age of 77 in Los Angeles, California.

R.I.P

Lucille Ball

Robin Williams

 ROBIN  MCLAURIN  WILLIAMS

Robin Williams was born July 21, 1951, in Chicago IL.

Over the years Robin was married three different times and out of those three marriages,  he was blessed with three beautiful children, two boys, and a girl. His daughter Zelda was actually named after the video game character Zelda. Robin got his start Mork from Ork on Happy Days which in turn led to the spin-off Mork and Mindy. From there Robin made appearances in more than 45 different movies whether it was in person or as a voice over for a character in a movie.

 Robin Williams brought smiles and laughter to millions of people over the course of his life and even more tears at the news of his death by apparent suicide at his home in Tiburon California. Robin Williams death came shortly after he received a diagnosis of having Lewy Body Dementia. 

In my opinion, Robin Williams was and always will be the best stand-up comedian of all times.One of my favorite stand-up shows of him was Robin Williams Live at the Met. I've given you a clip of it. Please check it out, I'm sure you will enjoy it as much as I do.

https://youtu.be/wpGtgZw5Z_U

R.I.P

Chris Farley

CHRISTOPHER CROSBY FARLEY

CHRISTOPHER CROSBY FARLEY

February 15, 1964--December 18, 1997

Chris Farley was born on February 15, 1964, in Madison, Wisconsin. His parents were Tom and Mary Farley. Chris Farley was very active in the Roman Catholic Church and spent many summers as a counselor at Red Arrow Camp, near Minocqua, Wisconsin. Chris graduated from Marquette University in 1986, where he studied communications and theater. At Marquette, he played rugby and discovered his love for comedy.  Farley was known for his loud, energetic comedic style, and was a member of Chicago's Second City Theater and later a cast member of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live between 1990 and 1995.  Chris Farley died at the very young age of 33 on December 18, 1997 from an overdose. Chris was best known for his outstanding roles in such films as:

Chris Farley was also a cast member of the Saturday Night Live show where performed alongside some of the best comedians in the world. On August 26, 2005, Chris received one of the greatest honors a performer could ask for and was awarded the 2,289th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Chris Farley is one comedian that will surely be missed!

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SAMUEL BURL KINISON

Sam  Kinison was born December 8, 1953, in Peoria, Illinois. His parents were traveling evangelists, so growing up Sam would travel all over with his parents while they would spread the word of god. Sam followed in his parent's footsteps and became a Tent Preacher, screaming the word of god to anyone who would listen.

After getting many compliments on his comedic style why screaming the gospel, Sam decided to test the waters of becoming a comedian and moved to Houston Texas and enrolled in a comedy workshop. He was a hit and also became the featured attraction. Word had gotten out that he was the one to go see so Rodney Dangerfield did just that. After see Sam perform in person he snatched him up right there on the spot for a role in his movie..."Back to School", where he played a high-strung professor. That role landed him his own tv show called Breaking the Rules. He then went on to guest star on several different late night shows including my favorite episode of Married With Children.

Sam Kinison just like so many other people in show business do found himself addicted to drugs and alcohol. Sam quit drinking and doing drugs about 2 years before died when he was killed by a 17-year-old who was drinking and driving and lost control and hit Sams car head on. Sam Kinison died April 10, 1992, in Needles, CA. Howard Stern has the same style of comedy but he's no SAM KINISON!  

Rest in Peace Sam!

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We lost another good comedian this week.... Don Rickles dies at the age of 90 of kidney failure. Don Rickles was born in Queens New York May 8, 1926. Mr. Rickles was the best known for his insulting. Comedic style. Mr. Rickles was the voice of Mr. Potato Head in the many sequels of the movie, Toy Story. Mr. Rickles was also known for his roles in the movies.... Run Silent, Run Deep... Kelly's Heroes, but my favorite was C.P.O Sharkey. Gone but never forgotten! R.I.P Don Rickles!

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