This Day In Comedy: December 06

Born this day Agnes Moorehead, Emmy Award-winning actress, Endora on TV’s Bewitched, Citizen Kane; Died Apr 30, 1974 age 73 uterine cancer. Her mother lived to 106 yrs
		Born this day in 1938, David Ossman, 73, comedian, Firesign Theatre
Born this day in 1916, Hugo E Peretti of Hugo & Luigi. Also wrote for Jimmie Rogers "Honeycomb" "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine", co-wrote "The Lion Sleeps Tonight", co-wrote “Can't Help Falling in Love" for Elvis. Died 05/01/1986 age 69
		Born 1935 & Died 2010 this day Jean Lapointe, Quebec comedian, singer and senator, age 75
Born this day in 1929 King Moody, actor, played Shtarker on TV’s Get Smart also played Ronald McDonald in the 1970s and 80s. Died 02/07/2001 age 71. Father pro wrestler / manager, William Moody, aka Paul Bearer (right)
		Born today 1967 Sparky Marcus, age 44, in Hollywood, California, actor, Jimmy Joe on TV’s Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.
Born today in 1955, Steven Wright, age 56, droll comedian.
		Born this day in 1953 Thomas Hulce, age 58, of Plymouth, Michigan, actor, Amadeus, Equus, Echo Park, Animal House.
Born today 1924 Wally Cox, Detroit, actor, Mr Peepers, Hollywood Squares. Married 3 times. Died 02/02/15/1973 age 48 of heart attack, ashes scattered at sea by friend Marlon Brando
		Born today 1888 Will Hay, English comedian and actor. Respected amateur astronomer. Died 04/18/1949 age 60 from a stroke.
Died this day 1993 Don Ameche, The Bickersons, actor Cocoon. Born 05/31/1908, died of prostate cancer age 85
		Died today 2000 Werner Klemperer, age 80, actor best known for playing the bumbling Colonel Wilhelm Klink on TV's Hogan's Heroes, died of cancer. Born 03/22/1920.

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