Jackie Kahane

Jackie Kahane was a stand-up comedian, actor and writer who was born on 29 September 1921 in Montreal, Quebec. He was most notable for working with Elvis Presley from 1972 until his death in 1977,[1] during which time he was once booed off the stage in Madison Square Garden due to the crowds impatience to see Presley perform.[2] He is also known for featuring in Elvis on Tour (1972), and appearing numerous times on The David Frost Show, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, and The Ed Sullivan Show.[3] In 1961, Kahane was selected along with Bill Cosby as one of Time magazine's outstanding comedians.[2]

He wrote and delivered the eulogy at Elvis' funeral, and died after a lengthy battle with cancer on 26 March 2001 in Encino, California.[2]

References
  1. "Jackie Kahane". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
  2. OLIVER, MYRNA (28 March 2001). "Jackie Kahane; Comedian Opened for Elvis Presley". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
  3. Variety Staff (3 April 2001). "Jackie Kahane". Variety. Retrieved 27 June 2017.


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