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Bob Winters
Occupation Actor, comic, juggler
Years active 1949–1979

Bob Winters was a talented performer who made people laugh. He was known as a comic juggler and also acted in movies and TV shows. He was especially famous for appearing on the TV show Toast of the Town from 1949 to 1953.

About Bob Winters' Career

Bob Winters was a very skilled juggler who could make people laugh with his tricks. He performed in many famous places during the 1940s and 1950s. For example, he appeared on the Art Linkletter show at the New York State Fair. He also performed at the Empire Room in the Palmer House in Chicago, which was a very fancy place.

Acting Roles in TV and Film

Besides juggling, Bob Winters also had several acting roles. He often played a juggler in his acting parts, which made sense given his main talent!

Television Appearances

  • In 1967, he appeared in an episode of Gomer Pyle called Sing a Song of Papa. He played a juggler in this episode.
  • He also appeared as himself on several popular TV shows. He was on Toast of the Town many times between 1949 and 1953. This show was very popular back then.
  • In 1953, he was on The George Jessel Show.
  • In 1966, he appeared on The Hollywood Palace.

Movie Roles

  • In 1967, Bob Winters played a juggler in the movie Doctor Dolittle. This was a musical fantasy film.
  • Later, in 1979, he had a role as Donald Andrews in a thriller movie called Delirium.

Bob Winters' career showed his versatility as both a skilled performer and an actor. He brought joy to many audiences through his unique talents.

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