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“I don't consider success doing a show for 30 years; I'm sorry. To me, you're successful when you graduate from something. I did a series, I did a talk show, I did movies, I replaced Mickey Rooney [on Broadway] in "Sugar Babies." You understand?”

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Joey Bishop
Joey Bishop

Joey Bishop, born Zhu Baoyi, was a renowned television talk show host. Born on February 3, 1918, in Beijing, China, he passed away on October 17, 2007. Bishop, with his unique sense of humor and sharp wit, won the affection of a wide audience and became a shining star in the American television industry in the mid-20th century. more

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