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Bing Crosby/Eddie Bracken Performs "Out of This World"
Just for fun -- this clip is from a 1945 musical comedy called Out of This World. It stars Eddie Bracken as a telegram messenger who happens to have a voice like Bing Crosby...exactly like Bing Crosby. Diana Lynn is the gal at the piano, Bing's kids are in the audience, and that's Veronica Lake who faints at the end.
published: 23 May 2012
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10 Things You Should Know About Eddie Bracken
Here are 10 things you should know about Eddie Bracken, born on February 7, 1915. In a career of more than 70 years, he worked in films, radio, Broadway and television.
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Cladrite Radio is a streaming radio station (https://cladriteradio.com) that has been featuring pop and jazz of the 1920s, '30s and '40s for more than a dozen years. We also explore other areas of vintage popular culture on our website and social media pages. Our licensing costs are sizable, and we are a fully listener-supported station, so if you enjoy the content we share on social media and the music we play on our streaming station, please consider joining as a sponsor at https://patreon.com/cladriteradio for as little as $5 a month.
#CladriteRadio #vintagepopculture #classicmovies #1...
published: 07 Feb 2024
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Eddie Bracken / Alice Ghostley Comedy Sketch - GM 50th Anniversary Show, NBC-TV - Nov 17, 1957
Eddie Bracken and Alice Ghostley in "Togetherness" -- a comedy sketch from the General Motors 50th Anniversary Show -- a live two-hour star-studded NBC-TV special produced by my dad (Jess Oppenheimer) in 1957. This is a rarely-seen kinescope of the live broadcast on November 17, 1957. The son is played by Dennis Olivieri and the daughter is played by Tirell Barbery.
published: 10 Sep 2021
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Eddie Bracken Documentary - Hollywood Walk of Fame
Edward Vincent Bracken was an American actor. Bracken became a Hollywood comedy legend with lead performances in the films Hail the Conquering Hero and The Miracle of Morgan's Creek both from 1944, both of which have been preserved by the National Film Registry. During this era, he also had success on Broadway, with performances in plays like Too Many Girls .
Bracken's later movie roles include National Lampoon's Vacation , Oscar , Home Alone 2: Lost in New York , and Rookie of the Year .
Life and career
Bracken was born in Astoria, Queens, New York, the son of Joseph L. and Catherine Bracken. Bracken performed in vaudeville at the age of nine and gained fame with the Broadway musical Too Many Girls in a role he reprised for the 1940 film adaptation. He had performed in a short film seri...
published: 28 Oct 2021
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The Miracle of Morgan's Creek: Eddie Bracken vs The Screen Door
This a great scene from Preston Sturges' film "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek" starring Betty Hutton, Eddie Bracken, and William Demarest. In this scene we have Norville (Bracken) and Mr. Kockenlocker (Demarest) discussing a marriage proposal between Norville and Kockenlocker's daughter Trudy (Hutton), all while the father cleans his collection of handguns.
published: 04 Feb 2009
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Bing Crosby/Eddie Bracken Performs "I'd Rather Be Me"
Just for fun -- these clips are from a 1945 musical comedy called Out of This World. It stars Eddie Bracken as a telegram messenger who happens to have a voice like Bing Crosby...exactly like Bing Crosby. In the first segment, Herbie sings "I'd Rather Be Me" over the air and the studio audience goes crazy with the help of some shills. In the second segment, from the end of the picture, Herbie is sick and can't sing, but luckily(?) there's a record of the tune handy. Thanks Bing.
published: 23 May 2012
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John Sterling on the Eddie Bracken Show
John Sterling on the Eddie Bracken Show. Subscribe for daily sports videos!
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published: 14 Sep 2017
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Big Top Space Guide Commercial with Eddie Bracken
published: 17 Jul 2023
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What's My Line? - Eddie Bracken (Sep 7, 1952)
MYSTERY GUEST: Eddie Bracken
PANEL: Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf, Arlene Francis, Hal Block
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published: 06 May 2014
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Actor Eddie Bracken Former Home House Brentwood Los Angeles California USA May 8, 2023 Home Alone 2
Actor Eddie Bracken Former Home House Brentwood Los Angeles California USA May 8, 2023 Home Alone 2.
Edward Vincent Bracken (February 7, 1915 – November 14, 2002) was an American actor. Bracken became a Hollywood comedy legend with lead performances in the films Hail the Conquering Hero and The Miracle of Morgan's Creek both from 1944, both of which have been preserved by the National Film Registry. During this era, he also had success on Broadway, with performances in plays like Too Many Girls (1940).
Bracken's later movie roles include National Lampoon's Vacation (1983), Oscar (1991), Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), Rookie of the Year (1993), and Baby's Day Out (1994).
Edward Vincent Bracken was born in Astoria, Queens, New York on February 7, 1915, the son of Joseph L. and C...
published: 09 May 2023
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Bing Crosby/Eddie Bracken Performs "Out of This World"
Just for fun -- this clip is from a 1945 musical comedy called Out of This World. It stars Eddie Bracken as a telegram messenger who happens to have a voice lik...
Just for fun -- this clip is from a 1945 musical comedy called Out of This World. It stars Eddie Bracken as a telegram messenger who happens to have a voice like Bing Crosby...exactly like Bing Crosby. Diana Lynn is the gal at the piano, Bing's kids are in the audience, and that's Veronica Lake who faints at the end.
https://wn.com/Bing_Crosby_Eddie_Bracken_Performs_Out_Of_This_World
Just for fun -- this clip is from a 1945 musical comedy called Out of This World. It stars Eddie Bracken as a telegram messenger who happens to have a voice like Bing Crosby...exactly like Bing Crosby. Diana Lynn is the gal at the piano, Bing's kids are in the audience, and that's Veronica Lake who faints at the end.
- published: 23 May 2012
- views: 7553
2:08
10 Things You Should Know About Eddie Bracken
Here are 10 things you should know about Eddie Bracken, born on February 7, 1915. In a career of more than 70 years, he worked in films, radio, Broadway and tel...
Here are 10 things you should know about Eddie Bracken, born on February 7, 1915. In a career of more than 70 years, he worked in films, radio, Broadway and television.
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About Cladrite Radio:
Cladrite Radio is a streaming radio station (https://cladriteradio.com) that has been featuring pop and jazz of the 1920s, '30s and '40s for more than a dozen years. We also explore other areas of vintage popular culture on our website and social media pages. Our licensing costs are sizable, and we are a fully listener-supported station, so if you enjoy the content we share on social media and the music we play on our streaming station, please consider joining as a sponsor at https://patreon.com/cladriteradio for as little as $5 a month.
#CladriteRadio #vintagepopculture #classicmovies #1920smusic #1920sjazz #1920spop #1930smusic #1930sjazz #1930spop #vintagelifestyle #vintagepopularculture #classicfilm #classicHollywood #classicmoviestars #filmnoir #precode #precodemovies #screwballcomedy
https://wn.com/10_Things_You_Should_Know_About_Eddie_Bracken
Here are 10 things you should know about Eddie Bracken, born on February 7, 1915. In a career of more than 70 years, he worked in films, radio, Broadway and television.
____________
About Cladrite Radio:
Cladrite Radio is a streaming radio station (https://cladriteradio.com) that has been featuring pop and jazz of the 1920s, '30s and '40s for more than a dozen years. We also explore other areas of vintage popular culture on our website and social media pages. Our licensing costs are sizable, and we are a fully listener-supported station, so if you enjoy the content we share on social media and the music we play on our streaming station, please consider joining as a sponsor at https://patreon.com/cladriteradio for as little as $5 a month.
#CladriteRadio #vintagepopculture #classicmovies #1920smusic #1920sjazz #1920spop #1930smusic #1930sjazz #1930spop #vintagelifestyle #vintagepopularculture #classicfilm #classicHollywood #classicmoviestars #filmnoir #precode #precodemovies #screwballcomedy
- published: 07 Feb 2024
- views: 702
6:44
Eddie Bracken / Alice Ghostley Comedy Sketch - GM 50th Anniversary Show, NBC-TV - Nov 17, 1957
Eddie Bracken and Alice Ghostley in "Togetherness" -- a comedy sketch from the General Motors 50th Anniversary Show -- a live two-hour star-studded NBC-TV speci...
Eddie Bracken and Alice Ghostley in "Togetherness" -- a comedy sketch from the General Motors 50th Anniversary Show -- a live two-hour star-studded NBC-TV special produced by my dad (Jess Oppenheimer) in 1957. This is a rarely-seen kinescope of the live broadcast on November 17, 1957. The son is played by Dennis Olivieri and the daughter is played by Tirell Barbery.
https://wn.com/Eddie_Bracken_Alice_Ghostley_Comedy_Sketch_Gm_50Th_Anniversary_Show,_Nbc_Tv_Nov_17,_1957
Eddie Bracken and Alice Ghostley in "Togetherness" -- a comedy sketch from the General Motors 50th Anniversary Show -- a live two-hour star-studded NBC-TV special produced by my dad (Jess Oppenheimer) in 1957. This is a rarely-seen kinescope of the live broadcast on November 17, 1957. The son is played by Dennis Olivieri and the daughter is played by Tirell Barbery.
- published: 10 Sep 2021
- views: 690
3:09
Eddie Bracken Documentary - Hollywood Walk of Fame
Edward Vincent Bracken was an American actor. Bracken became a Hollywood comedy legend with lead performances in the films Hail the Conquering Hero and The Mir...
Edward Vincent Bracken was an American actor. Bracken became a Hollywood comedy legend with lead performances in the films Hail the Conquering Hero and The Miracle of Morgan's Creek both from 1944, both of which have been preserved by the National Film Registry. During this era, he also had success on Broadway, with performances in plays like Too Many Girls .
Bracken's later movie roles include National Lampoon's Vacation , Oscar , Home Alone 2: Lost in New York , and Rookie of the Year .
Life and career
Bracken was born in Astoria, Queens, New York, the son of Joseph L. and Catherine Bracken. Bracken performed in vaudeville at the age of nine and gained fame with the Broadway musical Too Many Girls in a role he reprised for the 1940 film adaptation. He had performed in a short film series called The Kiddie Troupers prior to that, but that film was his big break. In 1936, Bracken enjoyed success on Broadway with his starring run in the Joseph Viertel play So Proudly We Hail. The military drama, co-starring Richard Cromwell, opened to much fanfare but closed after 14 performances at the 46th Street Theater.
https://wn.com/Eddie_Bracken_Documentary_Hollywood_Walk_Of_Fame
Edward Vincent Bracken was an American actor. Bracken became a Hollywood comedy legend with lead performances in the films Hail the Conquering Hero and The Miracle of Morgan's Creek both from 1944, both of which have been preserved by the National Film Registry. During this era, he also had success on Broadway, with performances in plays like Too Many Girls .
Bracken's later movie roles include National Lampoon's Vacation , Oscar , Home Alone 2: Lost in New York , and Rookie of the Year .
Life and career
Bracken was born in Astoria, Queens, New York, the son of Joseph L. and Catherine Bracken. Bracken performed in vaudeville at the age of nine and gained fame with the Broadway musical Too Many Girls in a role he reprised for the 1940 film adaptation. He had performed in a short film series called The Kiddie Troupers prior to that, but that film was his big break. In 1936, Bracken enjoyed success on Broadway with his starring run in the Joseph Viertel play So Proudly We Hail. The military drama, co-starring Richard Cromwell, opened to much fanfare but closed after 14 performances at the 46th Street Theater.
- published: 28 Oct 2021
- views: 336
2:18
The Miracle of Morgan's Creek: Eddie Bracken vs The Screen Door
This a great scene from Preston Sturges' film "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek" starring Betty Hutton, Eddie Bracken, and William Demarest. In this scene we have...
This a great scene from Preston Sturges' film "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek" starring Betty Hutton, Eddie Bracken, and William Demarest. In this scene we have Norville (Bracken) and Mr. Kockenlocker (Demarest) discussing a marriage proposal between Norville and Kockenlocker's daughter Trudy (Hutton), all while the father cleans his collection of handguns.
https://wn.com/The_Miracle_Of_Morgan's_Creek_Eddie_Bracken_Vs_The_Screen_Door
This a great scene from Preston Sturges' film "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek" starring Betty Hutton, Eddie Bracken, and William Demarest. In this scene we have Norville (Bracken) and Mr. Kockenlocker (Demarest) discussing a marriage proposal between Norville and Kockenlocker's daughter Trudy (Hutton), all while the father cleans his collection of handguns.
- published: 04 Feb 2009
- views: 21451
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Bing Crosby/Eddie Bracken Performs "I'd Rather Be Me"
Just for fun -- these clips are from a 1945 musical comedy called Out of This World. It stars Eddie Bracken as a telegram messenger who happens to have a voice ...
Just for fun -- these clips are from a 1945 musical comedy called Out of This World. It stars Eddie Bracken as a telegram messenger who happens to have a voice like Bing Crosby...exactly like Bing Crosby. In the first segment, Herbie sings "I'd Rather Be Me" over the air and the studio audience goes crazy with the help of some shills. In the second segment, from the end of the picture, Herbie is sick and can't sing, but luckily(?) there's a record of the tune handy. Thanks Bing.
https://wn.com/Bing_Crosby_Eddie_Bracken_Performs_I'd_Rather_Be_Me
Just for fun -- these clips are from a 1945 musical comedy called Out of This World. It stars Eddie Bracken as a telegram messenger who happens to have a voice like Bing Crosby...exactly like Bing Crosby. In the first segment, Herbie sings "I'd Rather Be Me" over the air and the studio audience goes crazy with the help of some shills. In the second segment, from the end of the picture, Herbie is sick and can't sing, but luckily(?) there's a record of the tune handy. Thanks Bing.
- published: 23 May 2012
- views: 5315
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John Sterling on the Eddie Bracken Show
John Sterling on the Eddie Bracken Show. Subscribe for daily sports videos!
Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/10FUHE2
Like on Facebook: http://facebook.com/YESNetw...
John Sterling on the Eddie Bracken Show. Subscribe for daily sports videos!
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https://wn.com/John_Sterling_On_The_Eddie_Bracken_Show
John Sterling on the Eddie Bracken Show. Subscribe for daily sports videos!
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- published: 14 Sep 2017
- views: 968
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What's My Line? - Eddie Bracken (Sep 7, 1952)
MYSTERY GUEST: Eddie Bracken
PANEL: Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf, Arlene Francis, Hal Block
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MYSTERY GUEST: Eddie Bracken
PANEL: Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf, Arlene Francis, Hal Block
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https://wn.com/What's_My_Line_Eddie_Bracken_(Sep_7,_1952)
MYSTERY GUEST: Eddie Bracken
PANEL: Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf, Arlene Francis, Hal Block
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- published: 06 May 2014
- views: 118174
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Actor Eddie Bracken Former Home House Brentwood Los Angeles California USA May 8, 2023 Home Alone 2
Actor Eddie Bracken Former Home House Brentwood Los Angeles California USA May 8, 2023 Home Alone 2.
Edward Vincent Bracken (February 7, 1915 – November 14, 200...
Actor Eddie Bracken Former Home House Brentwood Los Angeles California USA May 8, 2023 Home Alone 2.
Edward Vincent Bracken (February 7, 1915 – November 14, 2002) was an American actor. Bracken became a Hollywood comedy legend with lead performances in the films Hail the Conquering Hero and The Miracle of Morgan's Creek both from 1944, both of which have been preserved by the National Film Registry. During this era, he also had success on Broadway, with performances in plays like Too Many Girls (1940).
Bracken's later movie roles include National Lampoon's Vacation (1983), Oscar (1991), Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), Rookie of the Year (1993), and Baby's Day Out (1994).
Edward Vincent Bracken was born in Astoria, Queens, New York on February 7, 1915, the son of Joseph L. and Catherine Bracken.[1] Bracken performed in vaudeville at the age of nine and gained fame with the Broadway musical Too Many Girls in a role he reprised for the 1940 film adaptation. He had performed in a short film series called The Kiddie Troupers (one of many Our Gang-like series) prior to that, but that film was his big break. In 1936, Bracken enjoyed success on Broadway with his starring run in the Joseph Viertel play So Proudly We Hail. The military drama, co-starring Richard Cromwell, opened to much fanfare but closed after 14 performances at the 46th Street Theatre.
In the 1940s, director Preston Sturges cast Bracken in two of his best-loved films, The Miracle of Morgan's Creek, opposite Betty Hutton, and Hail the Conquering Hero. Due to the popularity of these films, Eddie Bracken was a household name during World War II. He made numerous radio broadcasts and had his own program, The Eddie Bracken Show.
In 1953, Bracken left Hollywood. He appeared on Broadway in Shinbone Alley; Hello, Dolly!; The Odd Couple; and Sugar Babies. His last appearance on Broadway was in the musical Dreamtime, directed by David Niles at the Ed Sullivan Theater, at the age of 77.
Bracken's extensive television roles between 1952 and 2000 include an episode of The Golden Girls as Rose Nylund's ex-childhood boyfriend from St. Olaf, as well as an episode of Tales from the Darkside playing a stubborn old man who refuses to believe that he has died. After nearly 30 years out of feature films, he returned to perform character roles, including the sympathetic Walley World theme park founder Mr. Roy Walley in National Lampoon's Vacation(1983) and Duncan's Toy Chest toy store owner Mr. Duncan in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992). Bracken also had a long career with Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey, starring in dozens of productions in the 1980s–early 2000s. One high point was their production of Show Boat in which he played Captain Andy Hawkes. This production was broadcast on PBS in 1990. He also played a cameo in Patrick Read Johnson's 1994 film, Baby's Day Out, as one of the veterans in the old soldier's home.
Bracken acted in films with two actors who later became U.S. Presidents: Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump. He co-starred in The Girl from Jones Beach with Reagan in 1949, and Trump played minor parts in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York in 1992.
On November 14, 2002, Bracken died in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, of complications from surgery for a crushed disk in his neck at the age of 87. His wife of 63 years, Connie Nickerson, a former actress, died in August 2002, just three months before his death. He met Connie when they performed together in a road company of the Broadway play What a Life in 1938. Together Eddie and Connie had five children: two sons (Michael and David) and three daughters (Judy, Carolyn and Susan).
For his contributions to radio and television, Bracken has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at 1651 Vine Street and 6751 Hollywood Boulevard respectively.
https://wn.com/Actor_Eddie_Bracken_Former_Home_House_Brentwood_Los_Angeles_California_USA_May_8,_2023_Home_Alone_2
Actor Eddie Bracken Former Home House Brentwood Los Angeles California USA May 8, 2023 Home Alone 2.
Edward Vincent Bracken (February 7, 1915 – November 14, 2002) was an American actor. Bracken became a Hollywood comedy legend with lead performances in the films Hail the Conquering Hero and The Miracle of Morgan's Creek both from 1944, both of which have been preserved by the National Film Registry. During this era, he also had success on Broadway, with performances in plays like Too Many Girls (1940).
Bracken's later movie roles include National Lampoon's Vacation (1983), Oscar (1991), Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), Rookie of the Year (1993), and Baby's Day Out (1994).
Edward Vincent Bracken was born in Astoria, Queens, New York on February 7, 1915, the son of Joseph L. and Catherine Bracken.[1] Bracken performed in vaudeville at the age of nine and gained fame with the Broadway musical Too Many Girls in a role he reprised for the 1940 film adaptation. He had performed in a short film series called The Kiddie Troupers (one of many Our Gang-like series) prior to that, but that film was his big break. In 1936, Bracken enjoyed success on Broadway with his starring run in the Joseph Viertel play So Proudly We Hail. The military drama, co-starring Richard Cromwell, opened to much fanfare but closed after 14 performances at the 46th Street Theatre.
In the 1940s, director Preston Sturges cast Bracken in two of his best-loved films, The Miracle of Morgan's Creek, opposite Betty Hutton, and Hail the Conquering Hero. Due to the popularity of these films, Eddie Bracken was a household name during World War II. He made numerous radio broadcasts and had his own program, The Eddie Bracken Show.
In 1953, Bracken left Hollywood. He appeared on Broadway in Shinbone Alley; Hello, Dolly!; The Odd Couple; and Sugar Babies. His last appearance on Broadway was in the musical Dreamtime, directed by David Niles at the Ed Sullivan Theater, at the age of 77.
Bracken's extensive television roles between 1952 and 2000 include an episode of The Golden Girls as Rose Nylund's ex-childhood boyfriend from St. Olaf, as well as an episode of Tales from the Darkside playing a stubborn old man who refuses to believe that he has died. After nearly 30 years out of feature films, he returned to perform character roles, including the sympathetic Walley World theme park founder Mr. Roy Walley in National Lampoon's Vacation(1983) and Duncan's Toy Chest toy store owner Mr. Duncan in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992). Bracken also had a long career with Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey, starring in dozens of productions in the 1980s–early 2000s. One high point was their production of Show Boat in which he played Captain Andy Hawkes. This production was broadcast on PBS in 1990. He also played a cameo in Patrick Read Johnson's 1994 film, Baby's Day Out, as one of the veterans in the old soldier's home.
Bracken acted in films with two actors who later became U.S. Presidents: Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump. He co-starred in The Girl from Jones Beach with Reagan in 1949, and Trump played minor parts in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York in 1992.
On November 14, 2002, Bracken died in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, of complications from surgery for a crushed disk in his neck at the age of 87. His wife of 63 years, Connie Nickerson, a former actress, died in August 2002, just three months before his death. He met Connie when they performed together in a road company of the Broadway play What a Life in 1938. Together Eddie and Connie had five children: two sons (Michael and David) and three daughters (Judy, Carolyn and Susan).
For his contributions to radio and television, Bracken has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at 1651 Vine Street and 6751 Hollywood Boulevard respectively.
- published: 09 May 2023
- views: 79