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Parkyakarkus. Harry Einstein (May 6, 1904 – November 24, 1958), known professionally as Harry Parke and other pseudonyms, most commonly Parkyakarkus, was an American comedian, writer, and character actor. A specialist in Greek dialect comedy, he became famous as the Greek chef Nick Parkyakarkus on the Eddie Cantor and Al Jolson radio programs ...
Dec 2, 2018 · Harry Einstein, a.k.a. Harry Parke, was a famous Greek-speaking character actor and comedian. He collapsed and died of a heart attack while roasting Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz at the Friars Club in 1958.
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This is the full recording of comedian Harry "Parkyakarkus" Einstein's final moments on earth. On November, 23, 1958, he took the stage at the Friars Club Ro...
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Dec 28, 2018 · Harry Einstein was a popular radio and TV comedian who created the character of Parkyakarkus, a Greek immigrant. He suffered a fatal heart attack while performing at a Friars Club roast in 1958, surrounded by his friends and fans.
Harry Einstein was a comedian who often played the character Parkyakarkus in movies and TV shows. He died in 1958 after a Friar's Roast performance.
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Jan 13, 2013 · November 23 or 24, 1958 (sources contradict the actual date), comedian Harry Einstein performed at a Friars Club sponsored Roast of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.
Harry Einstein, known professionally as Harry Parke and other pseudonyms, most commonly Parkyakarkus, was an American comedian, writer, and character actor. A specialist in Greek dialect comedy, he became famous as the Greek chef Nick Parkyakarkus on the Eddie Cantor and Al Jolson radio programs, and later on a program of his own.
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