Foster Brooks (11 May 1912, Louisville, Kentucky – 20 December, 2001, Encino, California) was an American actor and comedian who was most famous for his ongoing portrayal of a drunken man in Las Vegas nightclub performances and television programs. Brooks' career started in radio, most notably with station WHAS (AM) in his hometown of Louisville. Brooks was a staff announcer, but his deep baritone voice was well-suited for singing as well. Wikipedia
A comedian, Brooks was hardly noticed until singer Perry Como discovered him playing the character he created in 1969 that made him famous: a funny drunk. www.honoraryunsubscribe.com/foster_brooks.html
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Popular entertainment includes the snappy patter and songs of Foster Brooks and Joe Pierson, soap operas such as "The Road of Life," and folk songs by John Jacob Niles. kyarchivists.org/kyarspr00p2.htm