Joey Adams

Joey Adams (January 6, 1911 – December 2, 1999), born Joseph Abramowitz, was a Borscht Belt comedian who was inducted into the Friars Club in 1977 and wrote the book "Borscht Belt" in 1973.

Adams was born in Brooklyn, New York. For many years, he wrote the "Strictly for Laughs" column in the "New York Post". His wife, Cindy Adams (to whom he was married from 1952 until his death), is still the "Post"'s leading society and gossip columnist.

Adams made numerous television appearances over the years, including on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and Howard Stern's 1990s TV shows, and was in the films "Singing in the Dark" (1956, of which he was also executive producer), "Don't Worry, We'll Think of a Title" (1966), and "Silent Prey" (1997). For years, he also hosted a radio talk show on WEVD in New York.

Death

Adams died at St. Vincent's Hospital in Manhattan, New York City of apparent heart failure at age 88.

References

*Smith, Ronald L. "Who's Who in Comedy". New York, Facts on File, 1992, pp. 5-6.
* [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=11312562 Find-A-Grave site]
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* [http://www.15minutesmagazine.com/archives/Issue_07/now_it_can_be_told.htm 15 Minutes article]