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“Los Angeles is the home of the three little white lies: "The Ferrari is paid for," "The mortgage is assumable," and "It's just a cold sore!”

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Milton Berle
Milton Berle

Milton Berle was an American comedian known for his unique humor style and his television show 'The Milton Berle Show'. His career spanned half a century and had a profound impact on television comedy. more

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