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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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Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation (1962). In the best of his 1960s family comedies, James Stewart plays Roger Hobbs, a successful St. Louis banker who has spent too much time in the office. His plans for a quiet vacation are dashed when he learns that his wife Peggy (Maureen O'Hara) has invited the entire ... Read full article


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The Galapagos tortoise "Lonesome George" (the rarest tortoise on earth) was named after this actor.

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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