“You know how Van Nuys got its name? Well, one day my little old Jewish mother was visiting me, and I took her to the top of the Hollywood Hills and had her view the valley below just at sunset. Well, mama, what would you call that? And she said, Ver nize.”
Quote by Joey Bishop
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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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