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The Final Performance of Harry Einstein - Parkyakarkas

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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. The recording was made at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The toastmaster was Art Linkletter. Harry Einstein was known for his character Parkyakarkas on The Eddie Cantor Show. He is also famous as the father of comedian Albert Brooks, actor Bob Einstein, lawyer Clifford Einstein and author Charles Einstein. As Art Linkletter took back the podium to wonder why Harry Einstein isn't seen more often in prime time, Einstein collapsed at his seat on the dais and died.

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  1. The Final Performance of Harry Einstein - Parkyakarkas

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