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Overview
Mini Biography:
Born in Chicago, Morey Amsterdam started in vaudeville at the age of 14... moreTrivia:
Specialized in "Jokes On Any Subject". He'd ask for subjects from the... moreAwards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. moreUS TV Schedule:
| Sun. Nov. 15 | 12:00 AM | TCM | Beach Party |
Filmography
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1. | "Caroline in the City" (1995) | Vic Stansky (1 episode, 1996) | 1996 | - | 6.1 (722) |
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2. | "Cybill" (1995) | Man in Nursing Home (1 episode, 1995) | 1995 | - | 6.9 (704) |
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3. | "Herman's Head" (1991) | Buddy (1 episode, 1993) | 1993 | - | 7.0 (407) |
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4. | Sandman (1993) | Car Salesman | 1993 | - | 4.1 (26) |
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5. | "The Young and the Restless" (1973) | Morey (1 episode, 1990) | 1990 | - | - |
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6. | Side by Side (1988) (TV) | Moe | 1988 | - | 6.0 (37) |
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7. | "Fame" (1982) | Morey / Rick (1 episode, 1987) | 1987 | - | 6.5 (443) |
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8. | "Crazy Like a Fox" (1984) | (1 episode, 1986) | 1986 | - | 6.8 (112) |
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9. | "Brothers" (1984) | Mr. Bobo (1 episode, 1985) | 1985 | - | 7.8 (87) |
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10. | "Hail to the Chief" (1985) | Manny (1 episode, 1985) | 1985 | - | 7.9 (18) |
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11. | Believe You Can... And You Can! (1983) (TV) | J. Fauntenoy Chiffenrobe | 1983 | - | 7.2 (8) |
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12. | "Fantasy Island" (1978) | (1 episode, 1983) | 1983 | - | 6.3 (624) |
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13. | "The Love Boat" (1977) | Moe Price (2 episodes, 1978-1982) | 1982 | - | 5.6 (1,089) |
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14. | "The Littlest Hobo" (1979) | Freddie Tewksbury (1 episode, 1980) | 1980 | - | 7.6 (212) |
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15. | "Project U.F.O." (1978) | Ollie Hayes (1 episode, 1979) | 1979 | - | 6.9 (86) |
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16. | Sooner or Later (1979) (TV) | Eddie Nova, guitar teacher | 1979 | - | 7.3 (220) |
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17. | Here It Is, Burlesque! (1979) (TV) | Host and skits | 1979 | - | - |
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18. | "Vega$" (1978) | Izzy (1 episode, 1978) | 1978 | - | 7.1 (182) |
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19. | "Alice" (1976) | Herman (1 episode, 1977) | 1977 | - | 6.7 (389) |
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20. | Mixed Nuts (1977) (TV) | Moe | 1977 | - | - |
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21. | Rudolph's Shiny New Year (1976) (TV) | (voice) One Million (O.M) | 1976 | - | 6.7 (389) |
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22. | Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976) | Custard pie star | 1976 | - | 4.3 (275) |
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23. | "Love, American Style" (1969) | Bodkin (segment "Love and the See-Through Mind") / Mr. Adams (segment "Love and Mother") (2 episodes, 1969-1973) | 1973 | - | 6.5 (288) |
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24. | "Honeymoon Suite" (1972) | Bellboy (unknown episodes) | 1972 | - | - |
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25. | "Adam-12" (1968) | Jerry Mermaid (1 episode, 1971) | 1971 | - | 7.4 (384) |
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26. | Hans Christian Anderson (1970) (TV) | 1970 | - | - | |
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27. | "The Partridge Family" (1970) | Ziggy Shnurr (1 episode, 1970) | 1970 | - | 6.6 (466) |
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28. | The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit (1968) | Charlie Blake | 1968 | - | 5.9 (251) |
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29. | "Daktari" (1966) | (1 episode, 1966) | 1966 | - | 6.8 (144) |
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30. | "The Dick Van Dyke Show" (1961) | Maurice B. 'Buddy' Sorrell (131 episodes, 1961-1966) | 1966 | - | 8.6 (993) |
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31. | Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title (1966) | Charlie Yuckapuck | 1966 | - | 4.7 (90) |
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32. | "The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo" (1964) | (unknown episodes) | 1964 | - | 6.9 (101) |
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33. | Muscle Beach Party (1964) | Cappy | 1964 | - | 3.5 (469) |
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34. | "Make Room for Daddy" (1953) | Buddy / Mr. Simmons (2 episodes, 1957-1963) | 1963 | - | 7.4 (104) |
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35. | Beach Party (1963) | Cappy | 1963 | - | 5.4 (570) |
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36. | Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol (1962) (TV) | (voice) Brady/James | 1962 | - | 7.6 (618) |
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37. | Gay Purr-ee (1962) | (voice) Narrator | 1962 | - | 6.7 (498) |
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38. | "Pete and Gladys" (1960) | Fred (1 episode, 1961) | 1961 | - | 7.8 (35) |
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39. | Murder, Inc. (1960) | Walter Sage | 1960 | - | 6.4 (389) |
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40. | "The Further Adventures of Ellery Queen" (1958) | J.C. Smith (1 episode, 1959) | 1959 | - | - |
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41. | "Have Gun - Will Travel" (1957) | Lucien Bellingham (1 episode, 1958) | 1958 | - | 8.7 (350) |
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42. | "The Phil Silvers Show" (1955) | (1 episode, 1958) | 1958 | - | 8.9 (336) |
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43. | "Dragnet" (1951) | (1 episode, 1958) | 1958 | - | 7.8 (210) |
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44. | Machine-Gun Kelly (1958) | Michael Fandango | 1958 | - | 6.4 (345) |
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45. | "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars" (1951) | (1 episode, 1958) | 1958 | - | 7.1 (48) |
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46. | "Gunsmoke" (1955) | Cicero Grimes (1 episode, 1958) | 1958 | - | 8.0 (685) |
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47. | "The Adventures of Jim Bowie" (1956) | Pinky (1 episode, 1958) | 1958 | - | 7.7 (42) |
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48. | "Matinee Theatre" (1955) | (1 episode, 1957) | 1957 | - | 7.2 (12) |
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49. | "How to Marry a Millionaire" (1957) | Mr. Jack Connors (1 episode, 1957) | 1957 | - | 6.7 (7) |
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50. | "The O. Henry Playhouse" (1957) | (1 episode, 1957) | 1957 | - | - |
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51. | "December Bride" (1954) | Herbert (1 episode, 1957) | 1957 | - | 7.9 (48) |
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52. | "The Gale Storm Show" (1956) | Mr. Agnew (1 episode, 1957) | 1957 | - | 8.0 (43) |
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53. | Columbia Animal Cavalcade 1: Chimp-Antics (1952) | Commentator | 1952 | - | - |
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54. | "Cavalcade of Stars" (1949) | Guest Comedian / Guest Host (3 episodes, 1951-1952) | 1952 | - | 6.9 (12) |
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55. | "The Morey Amsterdam Show" (1948) | The club emcee (2 episodes, 1949) | 1949 | - | 5.9 (10) |
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Soundtrack
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1. | Soft Toilet Seats (1999) | (writer: "Rum and Coca Cola", "Bell") | 1999 | - | 5.4 (49) |
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2. | Havana (1990/I) | (writer: "Rum and Coca Cola") | 1990 | - | 5.8 (2,765) |
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3. | "The Dick Van Dyke Show" (1961) | (1 episode, 1962) | 1962 | - | 8.6 (993) |
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4. | Soldier of Fortune (1955) | (writer: "Rum and Coca Cola") | 1955 | - | 6.0 (397) |
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5. | "The Morey Amsterdam Show" (1948) | (2 episodes, 1950) | 1950 | - | 5.9 (10) |
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6. | Community Sing: Managua, Nicaragua (1947) | (writer: "Oh Why, Oh Why, Did I Ever Leave Wyoming") | 1947 | - | - |
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7. | Career Girl (1944) | ("That's How the Rumba Began", "Some Day") | 1944 | - | 6.0 (32) |
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8. | All by Myself (1943) | (writer: "You're Priceless" (uncredited)) | 1943 | - | - |
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1. | Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title (1966) | (writer) | 1966 | - | 4.7 (90) |
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2. | Columbia Animal Cavalcade 1: Chimp-Antics (1952) | (narrative) | 1952 | - | - |
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3. | Bowery Champs (1944) | (additional dialogue) | 1944 | - | 7.5 (291) |
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4. | The Ghost and the Guest (1943) | (writer) | 1943 | - | 4.2 (45) |
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5. | Kid Dynamite (1943) | (additional dialogue) | 1943 | - | 6.5 (348) |
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6. | Hollywood Hobbies (1939) | (writer) | 1939 | - | 5.5 (60) |
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1. | Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title (1966) | (producer) | 1966 | - | 4.7 (90) |
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2. | "The Morey Amsterdam Show" (1948) | producer (1 episode, 1950) | 1950 | - | 5.9 (10) |
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1. | "Flying High" (1978) | thanks (1 episode, 1978) | 1978 | - | 6.0 (22) |
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1. | "American Masters" (1983) | Himself (1 episode, 1997) | 1997 | - | 8.3 (66) |
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2. | The Dick Van Dyke Show Remembered (1994) (TV) | Himself | 1994 | - | 6.0 (7) |
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3. | This Is Your Life (1987) (TV) | Himself | 1987 | - | 8.4 (8) |
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4. | When Nature Calls (1985) | Himself | 1985 | - | 4.7 (118) |
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5. | "Celebrity Bowling" (1971) | Himself (1 episode, 1977) | 1977 | - | - |
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6. | Super Night at Forest Hills (1977) (TV) | Himself | 1977 | - | - |
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7. | "Match Game 73" (1973) | Himself (4 episodes, 1973-1974) | 1974 | - | 8.5 (319) |
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8. | "This Is Your Life" (1971) | Himself (1 episode, 1973) | 1973 | - | 7.0 (26) |
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9. | "The Vin Scully Show" (1973) | Himself (1 episode, 1973) | 1973 | - | - |
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10. | "Can You Top This" (1970) | Himself (8 episodes, 1970-1971) | 1971 | - | - |
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11. | "The Merv Griffin Show" (1962) | Himself (3 episodes, 1968-1970) | 1970 | - | 7.3 (95) |
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12. | "Toast of the Town" (1948) | Himself - Comedian / Comedian (5 episodes, 1966-1970) | 1970 | - | 8.4 (100) |
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13. | "Name Droppers" (1969) | Himself (1 episode, 1970) | 1970 | - | - |
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14. | "The Jackie Gleason Show" (1966) | Himself (2 episodes, 1966-1970) | 1970 | - | 8.4 (65) |
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15. | Jack Benny's New Look (1969) (TV) | Himself | 1969 | - | 7.9 (8) |
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16. | "The David Frost Show" (1969) | Himself (1 episode, 1969) | 1969 | - | 8.5 (25) |
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17. | "The Joan Rivers Show" (1969) | Himself (1 episode, 1969) | 1969 | - | - |
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18. | "The Hollywood Squares" (1965) | Regular (119 episodes, 1966-1969) | 1969 | - | 6.6 (115) |
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19. | "The Match Game" (1962) | Himself (1 episode, 1968) | 1968 | - | 6.9 (40) |
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20. | "The Andy Williams Show" (1962) | Himself (1 episode, 1966) | 1966 | - | 7.3 (37) |
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21. | "Hollywood Talent Scouts" (1965) | Himself (1 episode, 1966) | 1966 | - | - |
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22. | "The Celebrity Game" (1964) | Himself (2 episodes, 1964-1965) | 1965 | - | 5.5 (6) |
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23. | "I've Got a Secret" (1952) | Guest / 3 characters not shown (5 episodes, 1962-1965) | 1965 | - | 8.3 (89) |
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24. | "The Hollywood Palace" (1964) | Himself - Comedian (1 episode, 1964) | 1964 | - | 9.5 (45) |
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25. | "The Jerry Lester Show" (1963) | Himself (1 episode, 1963) | 1963 | - | - |
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26. | "Pantomime Quiz" (1947) | Guest Panelist (1 episode, 1962) | 1962 | - | 8.9 (21) |
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27. | "House Party" (1952) | Himself (1 episode, 1961) | 1961 | - | 7.0 (24) |
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28. | "The Garry Moore Show" (1958) | Himself (5 episodes, 1959-1961) | 1961 | - | 7.3 (30) |
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29. | "The Chevy Showroom Starring Andy Williams" (1958) | Himself (1 episode, 1959) | 1959 | - | - |
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30. | "Keep Talking" (1958) | Himself/panelist | 1958 | - | - |
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31. | "Tonight!" (1953) | Himself - Guest Host (2 episodes, 1956) | 1956 | - | 9.7 (15) |
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32. | "Frankie Laine Time" (1955) | Himself (1 episode, 1956) | 1956 | - | - |
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33. | "The Colgate Comedy Hour" (1950) | Himself - Comedian (1 episode, 1955) | 1955 | - | 7.8 (140) |
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34. | "The Name's the Same" (1951) | Himself / Panelist (2 episodes, 1952) | 1952 | - | 7.4 (33) |
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35. | "Battle of the Ages" (1952) | Host (Sept - Nov, 1952) (unknown episodes) | 1952 | - | - |
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36. | "Songs for Sale" (1950) | Himself (1 episode, 1951) | 1951 | - | - |
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37. | "Tag the Gag" (1951) | Himself/panelist | 1951 | - | - |
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38. | "Ford Star Revue" (1950) | Himself (1 episode, 1951) | 1951 | - | - |
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39. | "The Morey Amsterdam Show" (1948) | Himself - Host / Performer (72 episodes, 1948-1950) | 1950 | - | 5.9 (10) |
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40. | "Broadway Open House" (1950) | Himself / Host (Mondays and Wednesdays, 1950-51) (unknown episodes) | 1950 | - | 8.8 (5) |
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41. | "Who Said That?" (1948) | Himself / panelist (unknown episodes) | 1948 | - | - |
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42. | "The Milton Berle Show" (1948) | Himself - Host / Performer (3 episodes, 1948) | 1948 | - | 7.3 (19) |
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1. | The Dick Van Dyke Show Revisited (2004) (TV) | Maurice 'Buddy' Sorrell |
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2. | Inside TV Land: The Dick Van Dyke Show (2000) (TV) | Himself |
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Additional Details
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Appeared as a regular panelist on the radio program, "Stop Me if You've Heard This One" during the late 1940s. Contestants won cash prizes if one of the panelists (Amsterdam, Cal Tinney, Lew Lehr, George Givot or, later in the run, Benny Rubin, couldn't finish a joke that the master of ceremonies started. morePublicity Listings:
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