Monday, July 3, 2006

Victor Borge got a gig today

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Victor Borge

On this date in 1945 Danish concert pianist and comedian  Victor Borge premiered on NBC radio. The network gave the comedian/pianist the summer replacement slot for Fibber McGee and Molly.

The Celebrity Series presented Victor Borge 8 times between 1963 and 1999; he died in 2000.

The following quotes are attributed to Mr. Borge:



  • "The difference between a violin and a viola is that a viola burns longer."


  • "I'd like to thank my parents for making this night possible. And my children for making it necessary."


  • "I don't mind growing old. I'm just not used to it."


  • "Laughter is the shortest distance between two people."


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