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PLAYBILL VAULT'S Today In Theatre History: FEBRUARY 10 by Robert Viagas and Anne Bradley and Ernio Hernandez

1893 Birthday of Jimmy "Schnozzola" Durante (1893-1980), big-nosed comedian who would star on Broadway in Show Girl, The New Yorkers and Strike Me Pink. Catchphrases included "I got a million of 'em! [Jokes.]" "Everybody wants to get into the act!" "Goodnight Mrs. Calabash, whereever you are," and, when comically caught stealing a pachyderm in Jumbo memorably stood in front of it and…

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM on February 10, 2013

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