George Kirby
Date of Birth: 08 Jun 1923
Country: USA
Biography: He was one of the first African-American comedians to begin to appeal to white as well as black audiences during the height of the Civil Rights era, appearing between 1964 and 1972 on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Dean Martin Show, The Jackie Gleason Show, Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In, and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. He was an excellent impressionist -- targeting, somewhat scandalously for the time, many white actors such as John Wayne and Walter Brennan rather than solely black stars suc
Total Credits at Criticker: 10 (Actor), 1 (Writer)
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A secret agent is called out of retirement to save the world from an evil genius. (imdb)
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A mother drops her son and husband off at a tropical vacation spot for a little rest and relaxation. The only problem is that the husband has been dead for quite some time, and his wife had him stuffed and carries him around with her. Complications ensue. (imdb)
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The lives of an ex-con, a coffee-shop owner, and a young couple looking to make it rich intersect in the fictional and hypnotic Rain City. (imdb)
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The history of the television version of "Amos and Andy" and the public outcry to cancel it. (imdb)
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You Must Remember This (1992) - TV Movie
A woman and a friend of hers investigate the mysterious past of Uncle Buddy. Among his properties they find a trunk he had received and never opened before.
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Sunset Limousine (1983) - TV Movie
Struggling stand-up comic (Alan O'Black) moonlights as a limousine driver and gets mixed up in a client's (Bradley Coleman) shady business deal.
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Kopycats (1972) - TV Series
Comedy, variety show featuring impressionists doing comedy sketches on stage with various guest co-hosts and occasional musical performances.
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Half the George Kirby Comedy Hour (1972) - TV Series
Sketch comedy variety series hosted by comedian George Kirby.
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Saga of Sonora (1973) - TV Movie
Starred Vince Edwards as a hero who must stop gold-greedy villains, Jill St. John and Zero Mostel, and prove his love to his girl Lesley Ann Warren. This was a TV special filled with music, comedy, and a western story about love, greed, and gold. Many famous faces at the time appeared in this show including Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Frankie Avalon, Cass Elliot, Carl Ballantine, George Gobel, Sam Jaffe and George Kirby.
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The Fuller Gush Man (1934) - Short Film
Walter goes to his girlfriend's parents to ask their permission to marry her; but the family puts on an act and pretends to be totally loony.
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