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A specialist in Greek dialect comedy, he became famous as the Greek chef Nick Parkyakarkus on the Eddie Cantor and Al Jolson radio programs, and later on a program of his own. He appeared in eleven films (as Parkyakarkas or a close variant) from 1936 to 1945.
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.
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...
Dec 28, 2018 · Comedian, writer, and character actor Harry “Parkyakarkus” Einstein (1904-1958) got his first break on national radio in 1934. His popularity snowballed, and by 1945 he was writing and performing his own show, Meet Me at Parky’s, on NBC.
Jan 13, 2013 · November 23 or 24, 1958 (sources contradict the actual date), comedian Harry Einstein performed at a Friars Club sponsored Roast of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The recording was made at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The toastmaster was Art Linkletter.
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...
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...
