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Soupy Sales - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 08, 1926 |
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| Died | October 22, 2009 (age 83) |
| Birthplace | Franklinton, North Carolina, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Soupy Sales's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Hosting 'Lunch with Soupy Sales' and pioneering slapstick television comedy with signature pie-in-the-face gags. |
Intro
Soupy Sales was an American comedian, actor, and television personality best known for his zany slapstick humor and his long-running children's television show, 'Lunch with Soupy Sales.' He became a beloved figure in early American television history.
Early Life & Background
Born Milton Supman in Franklinton, North Carolina, Sales was raised in Huntington, West Virginia. His parents were Jewish immigrants from Hungary. Sales started his career in radio before transitioning to local television.
Career Highlights
- Hosted 'Lunch with Soupy Sales' (1953–1966), a popular children's television program
- Known for comedic sketches involving pies in the face, a trademark bit
- Regular appearances on game shows and late-night TV, including 'What's My Line?' and 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson'
- Released several novelty songs, including 'Do the Mouse'
- Appeared in films and guest starred on various television series
Trivia
- His trademark pie-in-the-face gag is said to have been performed over 20,000 times.
- Sales was once suspended for asking children viewers to send in 'those little green pieces of paper' from their parents' wallets (money), as a comedic stunt.
- He was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2005.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Soupy Sales born?
Soupy Sales was born the 8 January 1926.
Where is Soupy Sales from?
Franklinton, North Carolina, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About January 8th, 1926, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 8, 1926, Abdulaziz Ibn Saud was crowned King of Hejaz, marking a significant step towards the unification of the Arabian Peninsula. This event laid the foundation for the future Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Day of the week: January 8th, 1926 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Son of the Sheik directed by George Fitzmaurice
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