Acting
George Jessel
Also Known As: George Albert "Georgie" Jessel, George Albert Jessel, Toastmaster General of the United States
Birth Date
April 3, 1898
Death Date
May 23, 1981
(passed away at 83)
Place of Birth
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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Biography
George Albert "Georgie" Jessel (April 3, 1898 – May 23, 1981) was an American actor, singer, songwriter, and film producer. He was famous in his lifetime as a multitalented comedic entertainer, achieving a level of recognition that transcended his limited roles in movies. He was widely known by his nickname, the "Toastmaster General of the United States," for his frequent role as the master of ceremonies at political and entertainment gatherings. Jessel originated the title role in the stage production of The Jazz Singer. Description above from the Wikipedia article George Jessel (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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1962 • 3 episodes
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The Mike Douglas Show
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1961 • 3 episodes
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The Merv Griffin Show
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1962 • 8 episodes
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What's My Line?
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1950 • 3 episodes
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The Ed Sullivan Show
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1948 • 1 episode
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The Colgate Comedy Hour
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1950 • 4 episodes
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The Steve Allen Show
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1956 • 3 episodes
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Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
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1968 • 1 episode
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Vega$
1978 • 1 episode
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Tonight Starring Jack Paar
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1957 • 4 episodes
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The Jack Benny Program
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1950 • 1 episode
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Startime
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1959 • 1 episode
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Hollywood Squares
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1966 • 4 episodes
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The Jimmy Durante Show
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1954 • 1 episode
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Valley of the Dolls
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1967
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1981
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1983
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The Other Side of the Wind
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Happy Days
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1929
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Private Izzy Murphy
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