James Gregory, comedian, was born in Lithonia Georgia in 1946. His absense of vulgarity sets him apart from other comics.
Jack Benny, (Feb. 14, 1894 - Dec. 26, 1974). His radio & television programs set the foundation for situational comedy.
Abbott & Costello an American comedy due were the most popular comedy team in the 1940s. Their best-known routine was "Who's on First?" Rodgers and Hammerstein an American songwriting duo composed such successes as "The Sound of Music," "Oklahoma," and "Carousel."
Irving Berlin, (May 11, 1888 - Sept. 22, 1989). "God Bless America" and "White Christmas" are among the 3,000+ songs he composed. |
John Philip Sousa, (Nov. 6, 1854 - Mar. 6, 1932). Known as the "The March King," for his American military and patriotc marches. Georgia Totti O'Keeffe, (Nov. 15, 1887 - Mar. 6, 1986). Her works are known for abstraction in painting flowers, rocks, shells, and landscapes. Hugh Cabot, III, (Mar. 22, 1930 - May 23, 2005). Born in Boston, he was the official US Navy artist of the Korean War. Albert Bierstadt, (Jan. 7, 1830 - Feb. 18, 1902). He is best known for his large landscapes of the American West. |