Biography
Joe Franklin (March 9, 1926 β January 24, 2015), born Joseph Fortgang, was an American radio and television host personality, author and actor from New York City. Franklin is noted for having the first talk show and inventing the format. His television series debuted in January 1951 on WJZ-TV (later WABC-TV), moving to WOR-TV (later WWOR-TV) in 1962, remaining there until 1993, one of the longest running uninterrupted careers in broadcasting history.
Filmography
all 28
Movies 26
self 22
TV Shows 2
Ted Richardson
Black Ribbon (2007)
Movie
Joe Franklin
The Troma System (1993)
Movie
Self - Presenter
Al Lewis in the Flesh (1993)
Movie
Joe Franklin
29th Street (1991)
Movie
Himself
That's Adequate (1989)
Movie
Himself
Bum Rap (1988)
Movie
Joe Franklin
Ghostbusters (1984)
Movie
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Joe Franklin
Broadway Danny Rose (1984)
Movie
6
Joe Franklin
The Comeback Trail (1982)
Movie
Ratings
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1926-03-09
Deathday2015-01-24 (88 years old)
Birth PlaceThe Bronx, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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