Norm Crosby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Norm Crosby
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Crosby in 1965
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Norman Lawrence Crosby
September 15, 1927 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
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| Died | November 7, 2020 (aged 93) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Comedian |
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Joan Crane Foley
(m. 1966) |
| Children | 2 |
Norman Lawrence Crosby was a famous American comedian. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on September 15, 1927. He passed away on November 7, 2020. People often called him "The Master of Malaprop." This was because he was very good at using words in a funny, mixed-up way.
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Norm Crosby's Funny Career
Norm Crosby started his career as a stand-up comedian in the 1950s. He created a friendly, everyday guy image for himself. He made his comedy special by using something called malapropisms. This means he would use a word that sounds similar to the correct word but has a completely different meaning. This made his jokes very unique and funny!
Becoming a TV Star
Norm Crosby first appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in December 1964. This was a very popular TV show. Later, in 1968, he was a co-star on The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show on NBC.
In 1974, he helped host a TV show in Canada called Everything Goes. He also appeared on many Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts from 1974 to 1984. These were special TV shows where comedians would playfully make fun of famous people. He roasted stars like George Burns and Redd Foxx.
More TV Fun and Movies
From 1978 to 1981, Norm Crosby hosted his own TV show called The Comedy Shop. On this show, new comedians and older comedy legends shared their jokes.
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Norm Crosby also appeared in commercials for Natural Light beer. He was a guest on many game shows too. These included Celebrity Bowling, Liar's Club, Tattletales, and Hollywood Squares.
From 1983 until 2010, Norm Crosby helped host the annual Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon. This was a long TV show that raised money for charity.
Norm Crosby has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. You can find it at 6560 Hollywood Boulevard. He also appeared in two movies with Adam Sandler. These were Eight Crazy Nights (in 2002) and Grown Ups 2 (in 2013).
Beyond the Stage: His Life
Norm Crosby was born into a Jewish family. He grew up in Dorchester, Boston. His parents were Ann (Lansky) and John Crosby.
During World War II, Norm Crosby served in the Coast Guard. He was on a ship that hunted submarines in the North Atlantic. During his service, he got a concussion from exploding depth charges. This caused permanent damage to his hearing. He didn't notice the problem until much later. He wore a hearing aid when he performed on stage.
In 1966, Norm Crosby married Joan Crane Foley. They had two children together. He also became a Freemason in 1956. Freemasons are part of a group that does a lot of charity work. He was a member of Ionic Composite Lodge #520 in Los Angeles, California.
Norm Crosby passed away at his home in Los Angeles, California, on November 7, 2020. He was 93 years old and died from heart failure.
See also
In Spanish: Norm Crosby para niños
