ARTE JOHNSON - AUTOGRAPH 01/11/1978 - HFSID 25490

ARTE JOHNSON
The actor signs and dates this 5¼x7¾ piece of paper in blue ink.
Signature: "Arte Johnson/1-11-78", 5¼x7¾. In the year he signed this autograph, Johnson appeared in one feature film, To Catch a Halibut, was in one made-for-TV movie, Bud and Lou, and he also appeared on television in an episode of Kojak and was the voice of Tyrone on the animated TV series, Baggy Pants & the Nitwits (1977-1978). Although comedian and actor Arte Johnson made several feature films and was seen on television from the mid-1950s, he is best known for his comic portrayals on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968-1973) on which he appeared as the helmeted, chain-smoking German soldier with the trademark line, "Verrrrry interesting," and as "dirty old man" Tyrone Horneigh from 1968-1971). Johnson had made his television debut on the early series, It's Always Jan (1955-1956), and would have regular roles on Sally (1957-1958) and Hennessey (1959-1962) before finding stardom on Laugh-In. He has also appeared on the small screen in several made-for-TV movies, was seen on numerous variety and game shows, made guest appearances on a long list of TV series and lent his vocal talents to animated shows. His film credits include The President's Analyst (1967) and Cannonball Run II (1984). Ink notes (unknown hand) at lower margin: "comedian - starred in 'Laugh In'". Slightly creased, touching signature. Irregular left edge. Fine condition.