was born a great entertainer, one of a set of Brothers who delighted the world through their movies and more.
His given name was Adolph. He was better known by the instrument he played, associated in the minds of many with angels.
Perhaps his most famous bit, which was a take-off on something done in the movies, was an appearance on the television show featuring America’s first great tv comedienne, Lucille Ball.
In his honor, on this his birthday (and my half birthday, having been born May 23), I share with you the following: