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Jack Paar

writer and comedian

Born: Died: American

Jack Harold Paar (May 1, 1918 – January 27, 2004) was an American talk show host, writer, radio and television comedian, and film actor. He was the second host of The Tonight Show from 1957 to 1962. Time magazine's obituary of Paar reported wryly, "His fans would remember him as the fellow who split talk show history into two eras: Before Paar and Below Paar."

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American writer and comedian

Jack Paar's Historical Timeline

  1. Jack Paar is born

    Jack Paar, American writer and comedian, known for american writer and comedian, was born on 1918-05-01.

  2. Jack Paar walks off his TV show

    Jack Harold Paar (May 1, 1918 – January 27, 2004) was an American talk show host, writer, radio and television comedian, and film actor. He was the second host of The Tonight Show from 1957 to 1962.

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When was Jack Paar born?
Jack Paar was born on 1918-05-01 (American).
What is Jack Paar known for?
American writer and comedian
What historical events involved Jack Paar?
Jack Paar was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Jack Paar is born, Jack Paar walks off his TV show.
When did Jack Paar die?
Jack Paar died on 2004-01-01.

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