George Gobel Overview:

Actor, George Gobel, was born George Leslie Gobel on May 20, 1919 in Chicago, IL. Gobel died at the age of 71 on Feb 24, 1991 in Encino, CA .

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He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Television.

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George Gobel on the
Hollywood Walk of Fame

6850 Hollywood Blvd.


Ceremony Date: Feb 8, 1960
Category: Television
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George Gobel Facts
Known for his role of "Mayor Harper" in TV series "Harper Valley" (1981).
Was a hit as a frequent guest on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962). One night he provided a moment often replayed on "Carson highlights". Bob Hope and Dean Martin were already on and, if not drinking, gave that impression. After George was introduced and talking to Johnny Carson, he had the audience laughing away as he told stories of his WWII service in Oklahoma, noting that he had done a good job as "The Japs never got any further than Tulsa." The audience was also laughing as Dean Martin was shaking his cigarette ashes (unknown to George) in George's drink. At that point George, realizing something was going on, but not sure what, said to Johnny, "Did you ever feel life was a tuxedo and you were a pair of brown shoes?" Carson broke up, as did Hope and Martin.
He had a razor sharp wit. Once while attempting to sing live on national TV, a fly flew into his throat causing him to choke. He asked for someone to bring him a glass of water, which was a long time coming. Finally regaining his breath and without missing a beat, he convulsed the audience and half the nation by quipping "Oh never mind, let him walk down.".
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