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Durward Kirby (1911–2000)

Actor | Miscellaneous Crew

Trivia:

The generally amiable announcer and second banana shocked his fans in November 1961 when he threatened to file suit against the producers of "The Bullwinkle Show" (1961). The moose and squirrel were involved in an epic multi-part adventure involving a search for the elusive Kirwood Derby.

Born:

Homer Durward Kirby
in Covington, Kentucky, USA

Died:

(age 88) in Fort Myers, Florida, USA

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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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1961-1967 The Garry Moore Show (TV series)
Mr. Pontdue
– Episode dated 8 January 1967 (1967)
– High Button Shoes (1966) … Mr. Pontdue
– Episode #6.12 (1963)
– Episode #3.29 (1961)
 
1961-1966 Candid Camera (TV series)
Co-Host
– Episode dated 22 January 1961 (1961)
 
1961 The Red Skelton Hour (TV series)
Guest
– The Garry Moore Show (1961) … Guest
 
1953 The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse (TV series)
Announcer
 
1951 Starlight Theatre (TV series)
Announcer / Pitchman
– The Gravy Train (1951) … Announcer/Pitchman
– The Come-Back (1951) … Announcer/Pitchman
– Miss Buell (1951) … Announcer/Pitchman
– Julie (1951) … Announcer/Pitchman
 
1950 The Garry Moore Show (TV series)
Regular Performer
 
1950 Glamour-Go-Round (TV series)
 
1949 Auction-Aire (TV series)
Commercial Announcer
 
1946 Musical Shipmates (short)
Host/Announcer
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
1950-1951 Starlight Theatre (TV series) (announcer - 3 episodes)
– Bernice Bobs Her Hair (1951) (announcer)
– A Man in the Room (1950) (announcer)
– Welcome Home (1950) (announcer)
 
Show ShowSelf (12 titles)
1974 The Mike Douglas Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 3 January 1974 (1974) … Himself
 
1967-1970 The Carol Burnett Show (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Audience Member
– Episode #4.14 (1970) … Himself
– Episode #3.11 (1969) … Himself
– Episode #2.9 (1968) … Himself
– Episode #1.23 (1968) … Himself
– Episode #1.4 (1967) … Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
 
1958-1966 The Garry Moore Show (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Regular / Regular
– Episode dated 25 December 1966 (1966) … Himself
– Episode dated 18 December 1966 (1966) … Himself
– Episode dated 4 December 1966 (1966) … Himself
– Episode dated 27 November 1966 (1966) … Himself
– Episode dated 13 November 1966 (1966) … Himself
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1965 What's My Line? (TV series)
Himself - Guest Panelist
– Episode dated 19 December 1965 (1965) … Himself - Guest Panelist
 
1960-1965 I've Got a Secret (TV series)
Himself - Guest / Himself - Guest Star / Himself - Guest Panelist
– Episode dated 1 November 1965 (1965) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 5 April 1965 (1965) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 28 December 1964 (1964) … Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 11 May 1964 (1964) … Himself - Guest Star
– Episode dated 4 November 1963 (1963)
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1962-1965 Candid Camera (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Co-Host / Himself - Host
– Episode dated 14 February 1965 (1965) … Himself - Host
– Episode dated 15 November 1964 (1964) … Himself
– Episode dated 26 January 1964 (1964) … Himself - Co-Host
– Episode dated 17 November 1963 (1963) … Himself
– Episode dated 9 September 1962 (1962) … Himself
 
1954 The Jackie Gleason Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.18 (1954) … Himself
 
1953 Goodyear Playhouse (TV series)
Himself - Announcer
– A Little Something in Reserve (1953) … Himself - Announcer
 
1952 Schlitz Playhouse (TV series)
Himself, Announcer / Schlitz Spokesman
– Autumn in New York (1952) … Himself, Announcer/Schlitz Spokesman
 
1951 General Electric Guest House (TV series)
Himself - Host
– Episode #1.9 (1951) … Himself - Host
– Episode #1.8 (1951) … Himself - Host
– Episode #1.7 (1951) … Himself - Host
– Episode #1.6 (1951) … Himself - Host
– Episode #1.5 (1951) … Himself - Host
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1951 Premiere (TV movie)
Himself
 
1950-1951 Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall (TV series)
Announcer / Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (2 titles)
2005 Candid Camera: 5 Decades of Smiles (video)
Himself
 
1993 The Carol Burnett Show: A Reunion (TV documentary)
Himself
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Mr. Kirby wrote three books, "My Life, Those Wonderful Years, " "Bits adn Pieces of This and That, " and a children's book, "Dooley Wilson."

Alternate Names:

Durwood Kirby

Height:

6' 4" (1.93 m)
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Age is just a number and mine is unlisted. See more »

Trivia:

The generally amiable announcer and second banana shocked his fans in November 1961 when he threatened to file suit against the producers of "The Bullwinkle Show" (1961). The moose and squirrel were involved in an epic multi-part adventure involving a search for the elusive Kirwood Derby. See more »

Nickname:

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Star Sign:

Virgo