The Danny Thomas Show
1953
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Sep 4, 2013 · Perhaps the line refers to the owner of a restaurant in Calabash, North Carolina, where Jimmy and his troupe stopped once to eat. He was so taken by the food, the service, and the chitchat that when he left he turned and said,”Good night, Mrs. Calabash,” not knowing the lady’s name. Only Jimmy knew.
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"Goodnight Mrs. Calabash, Wherever You Are"...The famous singer and comedian Jimmy Durante always signed off his radio show with these famous words- but the real identity of Mrs....
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Mar 10, 2024 · Goodnight Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are. Famous sign-off line to all his radio and TV shows, the meaning of which he never publicly revealed, leading to much speculation and many theories.
May 10, 2024 · The mention of Jimmy Durante, with his glistening eyes, and the famous phrase “Mrs. Calabash, goodnight, wherever you are,” evokes a sense of sentimentality. The recurring line “You can’t be gone, you can’t be gone, well not on my T.V” speaks to the way in which these actors have become immortalized through the medium of television.
He ended each episode with his mysterious trademark farewell, “Good night, Mrs. Calabash—wherever you are.” Durante was also one of the most beloved people in show business, prompting an acquaintance to say, “You could warm your hands on this man.” Jimmy Durante died on January 29, 1980. He was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2007.
