Jonathan Winters

Jonathan Winters

11-Nov-1925


United States


Comedian

Jonathan Winters, one of America's best-known producers, enjoyed doing a job that lasted sixty years, and was described as, "A pound cheater, the sweetest man alive." After a situation at Marine Corp during WW II, he is back, eager to do his job. His biggest break as a comedian came after he won a talent competition. It brought him many television assignments. Initially, he worked as Johnny Winters, and soon had his own show on NBC, the 'Jonathan Winters Show'. You have the difference that you are the first to use colored video tapes as part of a show. He was a good friend of Jack Paar and appeared several times on 'The Tonight Show' when Paar was the host. He continued to make the show when Johnny Carson became its custodian. He has also appeared in many other shows such as 'Dean Martin Show', 'Dean Martin Celebrity Roast', 'Andy Williams Show', 'Steve Allen Show', and 'Garry Moore Show'. He was a talented character; His role as John Wayne, Cary Grant and President Kennedy is still remembered. Also memorable is the situation of an elderly woman named Maude Frickert, who was circumcised in her programs. He also inspired comedians such as Billy Crystal, Steve Martin, and Jim Carrey, while Robin Williams served him.

QUOTES BY Jonathan Winters


I couldn’t wait for success, so I went ahead without it.

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