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Harry Einstein (May 6, 1904 – November 24, 1958), known professionally as Harry Parke and other pseudonyms, most commonly Parkyakarkus, was an American comedian, writer, and character actor. A specialist in Greek dialect comedy , he became famous as the Greek chef Nick Parkyakarkus on the Eddie Cantor and Al Jolson radio programs ...
Sep 27, 2021 · This is the full recording of comedian Harry "Parkyakarkus" Einstein's final moments on earth. On November, 23, 1958, he took the stage at the Friars Club Roast of Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz and...
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Dec 2, 2018 · Harry Einstein, a.k.a. Harry Parke, was a famous Greek-speaking character actor and comedian. He collapsed and died of a heart attack while roasting Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz at the Friars Club in 1958.
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Dec 28, 2018 · Harry Einstein was a popular radio and TV comedian who created the character of Parkyakarkus, a Greek immigrant. He suffered a fatal heart attack while performing at a Friars Club roast in 1958, surrounded by his friends and fans.
Sep 28, 2021 · In 1958, comedian Harry Einstein, known professionally as “Parkyakarkus,” took the stage at the Friars Club Roast of Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz and brought down the packed house. After his set ...
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Nov 15, 2015 · Segment from the documentary "Let Me In, I Hear Laughter - A Salute To The Friars Club," chronicling the roast of Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz at which beloved comedian Harry Einstein passed...
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Harry Einstein, the "Parkyakarkus" comedian of the Eddie Cantor radio show in the Nineteen Thirties, died backstage early today of a heart attack suffered...
