King, Alan

King, Alan
▪ 2005
Irwin Alan Kniberg 
      American comedian (b. Dec. 26, 1927, New York, N.Y.—d. May 9, 2004, New York City), was renowned for his satiric monologues delivered in an agitated manner. He began his comedic career performing in nightclubs and bars but later refined his act, making it more personal, and gained popularity for his hilarious critique of suburban life in the 1950s. He appeared numerous times on television and was also an author, an actor, and a Broadway producer.

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