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Robert Orben (March 4, 1927 – February 2, 2023) was an American professional comedy writer and magician. He wrote multiple books on comedy, mostly collections of gags and "one-liners" originally written for his newsletter, Orben's Current Comedy, and also wrote books for magicians.
- If at first you don't succeed-try, try again. Don't think of it as failure. Think of it as timed-release success. Robert Orben. Motivational, Success, Failure.
- Do your kids a favor - don't have any. Robert Orben. Funny, Children, Kids.
- Sociologists say that going to the movies is a bonding experience. It probably has to do with the way you feet stick to the floor. Robert Orben. Feet, Way, Sticks.
- Every day I get up and look through the Forbes list of the richest people in America. If I'm not there, I go to work. Robert Orben. Inspirational, Funny, Good Morning.
Feb 8, 2023 · Bob Orben, who after writing jokes for Dick Gregory, Jack Paar, Red Skelton and others in the 1960s found a new avenue for his wit when he became a speechwriter for President Gerald R. Ford in...
Feb 9, 2023 · Bob Orben, comedy writer who crafted Gerald Ford’s speeches, dies at 95. 7 min. Bob Orben, left, with President Gerald Ford in the Oval Office on March 15, 1976.
Robert Orben began his comedy career as a magician and played a prominent role in the magic community through the 1950s. In 1946, he produced his first magic book, The Encyclopedia of Patter . Later he wrote for Magic is Fun and Genii magazine and for the magic TV show Fun with Felix .
Feb 9, 2023 · Bob Orben, who after writing jokes for Dick Gregory, Jack Paar, Red Skelton, and others in the 1960s found a new avenue for his wit when he became a speechwriter for President Gerald Ford in 1974, died Feb. 2 in Alexandria, Va. He was 95.
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Feb 9, 2023 · Robert Orben (March 4, 1927 – February 2, 2023) was an American magician and professional comedy writer. He is also an author of books for magicians. He is the author of Speaker's Handbook of Humor.