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Joe Franklin

Actor
Born March 9, 1926Died January 24, 2015 (88 years)
Joe Franklin, born Joseph Fortgang, was an American radio and television host personality, author and actor from New York City. His television series debuted in January 1951 on WJZ-TV, moving to WOR-TV in 1962, remaining there until 1993, one of the longest running uninterrupted careers in broadcasting history.

Filmography

2019
Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson · as Self
2014
The Outrageous Sophie Tucker · as Self
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2013
When Comedy Went to School · as Self
2013
If These Knishes Could Talk: The Story of the NY Accent · as Self
2010
Michael Feinstein's American Songbook (TV Series) · as Self
2009
Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America (TV Series) · as Self
2009
The Mercy Man · as Joe Franklin
2008
American Swing · as Self
2007
Crazy Love · as Self
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2007
Soundies: A Musical History Hosted by Michael Feinstein · as Self - Talk Show Pioneer
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2005
The Aristocrats · as Self
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2004
Superstar in a Housedress · as Self - Talk Show Host
2002
Added Attractions: The Hollywood Shorts Story · as Self (uncredited)
2002
Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns) · as Self
2001
The Joe Spinell Story · as Self
1999
Terror Firmer · as Self
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1998
E! Mysteries & Scandals (TV Series) · as Self
1993
Space Ghost Coast to Coast (TV Series) · as Self
1993
Tracey Takes on New York · as Self
1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) · as Self
1991
29th Street · as Joe Franklin
1990
The Howard Stern Channel 9 Show (TV Series) · as Self
1990
Ghoul School · as Himself
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1989
That's Adequate · as Self
1989
Pat Sajak Show (TV Series) · as Self
1988
Norman's Corner · as Self
1988
Bum Rap · as Himself
1987
CBS Summer Playhouse (TV Series) · as Self
1984
Ghostbusters · as Joe Franklin
1984
Broadway Danny Rose · as Joe Franklin
1982
The Comeback Trail · as Joe Franklin
1961
The Mike Douglas Show (TV Series) · as Self

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