Quote of the day
The basis of tragedy is man's helplessness against disease, war and death; the basis of comedy is man's helplessness against vanity (the vanity of love, greed, lust, power).
Peter Marshall
Born: March 30, 1926
Died: August 15, 2024 (aged 98)
Bio: Ralph Pierre LaCock, better known by his stage name Peter Marshall, was an American television and radio personality, singer, and actor. He was best remembered as the original host of The Hollywood Squares, from 1966 to 1981.
Known for:
- Hollywood Squares (1966 – 2004)
- Annie (1982)
- The Rookie (1959)
- Swingin' Along (1961)
- Ensign Pulver (1964)