Todays Jewish Birthday: Shecky Greene

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Shecky Greene in the 1971 movie ‘The Love Machine’ (Photo: Wikipedia)

Shecky Greene (April 8, 1926 – December 31, 2023) was an American comedian and actor. He was known for his nightclub performances in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he became a headliner in the 1950s and 1960s. He appeared in several films, including Tony RomeHistory of the World, Part I; and Splash. He guest-starred on such television shows as Love, American Style and Combat!, and later Laverne & Shirley and Mad About You.He appeared in several films, including Tony RomeHistory of the World, Part I; and Splash. In television, he guest-starred on such television shows as Love, American Style and Combat!, and later Laverne & Shirley and Mad About You.

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