The possible influence of baseball on a famous comedian's name.

Snapolit1 · #1 06-25-2025, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Kutcher55

This guy had an amazing twilight. He was a pretty big comedic name well into his 90s and had those popular 'O God' movies. Lived to 100. What a life.

Much like Betty White, he was declared a national treasure that had to be cherished and protected at all costs. Not trying to diminish either of them, but a few rare few get this treatment and many many others just fade away completely. Probably helps to be completely uncontroversial with no baggage. And live really long.

Yoda · #2 06-25-2025, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Much like Betty White, he was declared a national treasure that had to be cherished and protected at all costs. Not trying to diminish either of them, but a few rare few get this treatment and many many others just fade away completely. Probably helps to be completely uncontroversial with no baggage. And live really long.

I wonder if Gracie Allen was her real name.

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