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Jimmy married his first wife, Jeanne Olsen, on June 19, 1921; when she died on Valentine's Day, 1943, he was extremely distraught, and added the famous signature signoff line to his act; the name Calabash is a typical Durante mispronunciation of Calabasas, a town in California where they last lived.
BY Jill Novotny. A s I exited the highway, I could see the Del Mar fairgrounds along Jimmy Durante Boulevard and the glittering ocean beyond. The famous venue, home to the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and racetrack, was founded by Durante, Bing Crosby, and Pat O’Brien in 1937, just one mile from my destination: his daughter CeCe Durante Bloum’s farm and site of Thrive Animal Rescue
Jimmy Durante. Durante as host of The Hollywood Palace, 1964. James Francis "Jimmy" Durante (February 10, 1893 – January 29, 1980) was an American comedian, actor, singer, and pianist. His famous nickname was The Great Schnozzola (a reference to his big nose ). He was also known for his deep raspy voice when he said "Ha-Cha-Cha-Cha-Cha-Chaaaaa!".
Feb 2, 2009 · Jimmy Durante. There’s a wonderful story about Jimmy Durante, one of the great entertainers of a generation ago. He was asked to be a part of a show for World War II veterans. He told them his schedule was very busy and he could afford only a few minutes, but if they wouldn’t mind his doing one short monologue and immediately leaving for ...
Actor | Comedian | Singer Born James Francis Durante on Feb. 10, 1893 in New York, NY. Died Jan. 29, 1980 of pneumonitis in St. John's Hospital, CA. J immy Durante, pianist, comedian, singer, actor and dancer, contributed mightily to the mangled richness of the English language. Durante, whose unique performing style defied single-word analysis ...
Nov 24, 2009 · Mobster Bugsy Siegel opens the glitzy Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 26, 1946. Well-known singer and comedian Jimmy Durante headlined the night's entertainment, with music by ...
Aug 29, 2016 · On Aug. 19, 1959, the entertainer Jimmy Durante sat down in a makeup artist's chair in Hollywood determined to create a lasting gift for the nation.What the Smithsonian Institution needed, Durante ...
