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Charles Sidney Grodin (April 21, 1935 – May 18, 2021) was an American actor, comedian, author, and television talk show host. Known for his deadpan delivery and often cast as a put-upon straight man, Grodin became familiar as a supporting actor in many Hollywood comedies of the era. After a small part in Rosemary's Baby in 1968, he played the ...
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May 18, 2021 · The late actor and pundit Charles Grodin was known for his combative and hilarious late-night appearances on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show and other talk-shows. He played a character that was both charming and annoying, and often provoked reactions from the hosts and audiences. Learn more about his career, his personality, and his legacy.
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May 19, 2021 · Charles Grodin, left, with Johnny Carson on his TV show in 1990. Photograph: NBC/Getty Images. He continued in this vein for years, transferring his act to Late Night with David Letterman, where ...
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May 20, 2021 · In 1989 Grodin published his first book, the comic memoir It Would Be So Nice If You Weren’t Here: My Journey Through Show Business.One of his 36 guest appearances on Johnny Carson’s The ...
May 18, 2021 · Grodin appeared on “The Tonight Show” 36 times, where he’d playfully butt heads with Johnny Carson. One night, Grodin’s jokes were failing to get laughs so he staged an impromptu cleansing ...
