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Jan Murray (born Murray Janofsky; October 4, 1916 – July 2, 2006) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and game-show host who originally made his name on the Borscht Belt and later was known for his frequent television appearances over several decades.
Jul 3, 2006 · Jan Murray, a stand-up comedian who became one of television's first stars, died yesterday at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif. He was 89. He had suffered from deteriorating health for the past...
Jan Murray. First and foremost a stand-up comedian, this top banana of the "Borscht Belt" circuit relied on amiable Jewish ethnic humor for longtime career sustenance. He also relied on his multi-talented gifts as an actor, master of ceremonies, game show host and raconteur.
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Jan Murray. Actor: History of the World: Part I. First and foremost a stand-up comedian, this top banana of the "Borscht Belt" circuit relied on amiable Jewish ethnic humor for longtime career sustenance.
- October 4, 1916
- July 2, 2006
Sep 28, 2014 · Jan Murray (October 4, 1916 - July 2, 2006) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and game show host who made his name on the Borscht Belt.This video is ...
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Jul 4, 2006 · Jan Murray, one of a generation of comics who honed their skills on the Borscht Belt before conquering television -- in Murray’s case, as one of the medium’s early game show hosts -- died at...
Jul 4, 2006 · Jan Murray, a Catskills comedian who went on to work in Vegas and later hosted a string of TV gameshows, died Sunday in Beverly Hills. He was 89.
