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Encyclopedia > Bob Elliott (comedian)

Robert Brackett Elliott (March 26, 1923— ) is an American comedian, formerly one-half of the comedy duo of Bob and Ray. Elliott was born in Boston, Massachusetts. March 26 is the 85th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (86th in leap years). ... 1923 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... A comedian (also comedienne, female) is a person who attempts to make people laugh through a variety of methods, normally through joke telling, or a stream of funny banter. ... The double act is a predominantly British institution, a term used for describing the comedic tradition of a pair of performers. ... Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding were an American comedy duo that began in radio in 1946 with a daily 15-minute show titled Matinee With Bob and Ray. ... City nickname: Beantown, The Hub, Athens of America Location in the state of Massachusetts Founded September 17, 1630 County Suffolk County Mayor Thomas Menino (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 232. ...


Elliott hosted The Bob and Ray show from 1951 to 1953. The show starred Elliott and his long-time sidekick Ray Goulding. Elliott appeared on a number of other television programs, including Happy Days, Newhart, and Bob & Ray, Jane, Laraine & Gilda in 1979 (with Goulding, Jane Curtin, Laraine Newman, and Gilda Radner). He also appeared on radio with Garrison Keillor in A Prairie Home Companion. 1951 was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... 1953 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Ray Goulding (March 20, 1922 - March 24, 1990) was half of the comedy duo of Bob & Ray with Bob Elliott. ... Happy Days Remake In early 2003, a young Joshua Ketels was encouraged by his mother to get up and do something with his shitball life. ... Newhart is the name of a television sitcom that aired on the CBS Network from 1982 to 1990. ... 1979 is a common year starting on Monday. ... Jane Therese Curtin (born September 6, 1947) is an American actress and comedian, from Cambridge, Massachusetts. ... Laraine Newman (born March 2, 1952) is an American comedian and actress, from Los Angeles, California. ... Gilda Radners Live From New York LP cover Gilda Radner (June 28, 1946 - May 20, 1989) was an American comedienne and actress. ... Garrison Keillor Garrison Keillor (born August 7, 1942) is an American author, humorist, musician, and radio personality. ... A Prairie Home Companion is a live radio variety show created and hosted by Garrison Keillor. ...


In 1990, Elliott portrayed Fred Peterson in the television series Get A Life, which starred his real-life son Chris Elliott as his son in the show. 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Get a life is an American English idiom. ... Chris Elliott (born May 31, 1960 in New York City) is an American comedian and the son of comedian Bob Elliott. ...


In 1994, Elliott appeared in the Tim Burton–produced film Cabin Boy, where he played his real-life son's father once again. 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... Tim Burton Tim Burton (born August 25, 1958 in Burbank, California) is an eccentric film director known for his dark, humorous, quirky style. ... Cabin Boy is a bizarre fantasy film produced by Tim Burton which starred comedian Chris Elliott. ...


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Bob Elliott (116 words)
Robert Brackett Elliott (born March 26, 1923) is an American comedian.
Elliott appeared on a number of other television programs including "Happy Days", "Newhart" and "Bob & Ray, Jane, Laraine & Gilda" in 1979 (with Goudling, Jane Curtin, Laraine Newman and Gilda Radner).
In 1990, Elliott portrayed Fred Peterson in the Television series, "Get A Life", which starred his real life son Chris Elliott, who also played his son in the show.
Chris Elliott (179 words)
Chris Elliott (born May 31, 1960) is an American comedian and the son of comedian Bob Elliott.
Born in New York City, Elliott is an unusual comedian that made his debut playing an assortment of oddball characters on NBC's Late Night With David Letterman in the early 1980s.
Elliott's real life father, Bob Elliott appeared in the show as Peterson's father.
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