Autographs from people credited in 1952 The Colgate Comedy Hour
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HARRY AKST - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 19623Signatures from Harry Akst and Bert E. Friedlob are written to cabaret singer Hildegarde, including the sentiment "Harry Akst/Saluta Hildegarde (a Goddess)". An additional unknown signature appears on the verso. Akst is noted for his popular songs and Friedlob for film production.Price: $200.00
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DAVE BARRY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED THREE TIMES - HFSID 208789Letter signed by Dave Barry, addressed to Dear Nora Zah, explaining he did not write the requested quote. Including a handwritten postscript directing her to the humor columnist Dave Barry of The Miami Herald.
Price: $180.00
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DAVE BARRY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 208790Autograph note by Dave Barry, initialed DB, denying authorship of a quote about a cow sneeze. Addressed to an unnamed recipient, it includes Barry's printed return address on the verso. No date or place is provided.
Price: $140.00
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DAVE BARRY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 288175Photograph signed "Dave Barry" showcases Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Dave Barry from the chest up in a collared shirt. Known for his work with the Miami Herald, he has published extensively and authored 24 books, influencing television adaptations.
Sale Price $115.00
$140.00
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DAVE BARRY - CONTRACT SIGNED 11/08/1955 - HFSID 262573Partly printed document signed by comedian Dave Barry, dated November 8, 1955, outlining a contract with Roncom Productions, Inc. for his appearance on The Perry Como Show for $1250. The document includes a secretary's signature.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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TONY BAVAAR - AUTOGRAPH RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 308676Resume signed by Tony Bavaar, providing biographical details including date and place of birth, education, and professional training. This signed document is from the archive of Theatre World and Screen World, notable records of American stage and film.
Price: $180.00
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ISABEL BIGLEY - TYPED RESUME SIGNED - HFSID 312955Typed resume details Isabel Bigley's biography and professional experience, personally submitted and signed by the actress. It originates from the archives of Theatre World and Screen World, documenting American stage and film history since 1945.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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BEN BLUE - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 63401Signature of Ben Blue appears on a small piece of paper, reading "Ben Blue." Blue, a Canadian mime, comic, and dancer, had a film career spanning from 1927 to the 1960s, including appearances in The Arcadians and It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.
Price: $100.00
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BEN BLUE - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1940 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 304912Newspaper photo signed by "Ella Logan" and "Ben Blue" on a green album leaf. An ink note indicates Logan's signature date as August 9, 1940, and Blue's location as Buffalo, New York, with attached captioned photos.
Price: $120.00
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BEN BLUE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 77442Photograph of Ben Blue shows him in a suit and tie holding a cane. It is inscribed and signed: "To Joe/Thanks for being/patient/Ben Blue". Blue, a Canadian mime, comic, and dancer, had a career in film and television from 1927 to the 1960s.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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BEN BLUE - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 264107Photograph of Ben Blue wearing a suit and tie, inscribed and signed: "To/Joe/My Very/Best/Ben Blue". Blue, a Canadian mime, comic, and dancer, featured in films from 1927 to the 1960s, including It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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BEN BLUE - CONTRACT DOUBLE SIGNED 06/09/1947 - HFSID 145092Contract signed by Ben Blue with Fosters' Agency, representing him in Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and Continental Europe from June 9, 1947, to December 9, 1947. Signed by Blue and an agency representative, dated December 9, 1947.
Price: $380.00
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BEN BLUE - CONTRACT SIGNED 07/11/1949 - HFSID 178263Contract signed by Ben Blue with Fosters' Agency, covering representation in Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and Continental Europe from July 11, 1949, to August 28, 1949. Also signed by a representative of Fosters' Agency.
Price: $380.00
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BEN BLUE - CONTRACT SIGNED 07/26/1956 - HFSID 262672Contract documenting Ben Blue's appearance on The Tony Bennett Show, signed on July 26, 1956. The one-page contract includes a rider and is signed by Blue and a Roncom Productions, Inc. representative, detailing his $3,500 payment.
Sale Price $315.00
$380.00
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BEN BLUE - MATCH BOOK SIGNED CIRCA 1963 - HFSID 51209Matchbook signed in blue ink by Ben Blue, a Canadian mime, comic, and dancer. It includes the title "Ben Blue". Blue appeared in films from 1927 to 1948 and returned for cameo roles in the 1960s.
Price: $80.00
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RAY BOLGER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 160165Autograph letter signed by Ray Bolger, writing to a fan about his role in making people happy. The letter, on personal note paper, expresses cheerful sentiments and includes the phrase, "My job in life is to help make people happy!"
Price: $380.00
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RAY BOLGER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/30/1980 - HFSID 218239Letter, signed by Ray Bolger, discussing lost autographs from his late friend Jack Haley and reminiscing about working with Judy Garland. Dated January 30, 1980, and addressed to Robert Tom, expressing sentimentality and regret over the situation.
Sale Price $995.00
$1,200.00
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RAY BOLGER - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 218007Autograph note signed by Ray Bolger, reading "A sweet for my/sweet on her/birthday Oct 7, 1978/love/Ray", written to his wife, Gwendolyn Rickard Bolger, on a See's Candy card for her birthday.
Price: $180.00
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RAY BOLGER - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 19125Index card signed by Ray Bolger, inscribed with "To/Jim/All the best!/Ray Bolger" in black ink. Autograph dated "Dec. 21, 1952" and obtained at the Colgate Comedy Hour. Typed biography included on the card.
Price: $180.00
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RAY BOLGER - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 278285Autograph note signed: "To-/Betty/Best always/Ray Bolger" is a 4x4 paper signed in pencil by actor Ray Bolger, known for his role as the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz. The note is attached to cardboard.
Price: $180.00
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RAY BOLGER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 40974Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/Bruce David Weiss/from his friend/The Scarecrow of Oz/Ray Bolger". Depicting Ray Bolger as The Scarecrow, this black and white image highlights his memorable role in The Wizard of Oz.
Price: $600.00
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RAY BOLGER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 101114Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Dana E Clarke/Kindest regards/Ray Bolger". Ray Bolger, known for his role as the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz, is commemorated in this black and white image.
Price: $200.00
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RAY BOLGER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 101115Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Dana All the best!/Ray Bolger". Ray Bolger, known for his roles in On Your Toes and The Wizard of Oz, was a popular entertainer from the 1930s through the 1970s.
Price: $180.00
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RAY BOLGER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 101117Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Dana Clarke/ All the best!/Ray Bolger". Bolger, known for his role as the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz, delivered a notable career in vaudeville, Broadway, and television.
Price: $200.00
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RAY BOLGER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 101118Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/Dana Clarke/From her Friend/The Scarecrow/of Oz/Ray Bolger". Bolger is remembered for his role as the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz (1939). An ink note on the verso indicates the date as 11-6-84.
Price: $500.00
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RAY BOLGER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 101119Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/Dana Clarke/From/The/Scarecrow/of/Oz/Ray/Bolger". Bolger, known for his role as the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz, is commemorating his iconic character with this black and white image.
Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
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RAY BOLGER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 224906Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/Leon Norbutt/from/The Scarecrow/of/Oz/Ray Bolger". Bolger, known for his role as the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz (1939), is recognized for his contributions to vaudeville and Broadway.
Price: $500.00
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RAY BOLGER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 251426Photograph inscribed and signed by Ray Bolger, stating, "To Ferly/may you have/as much success in/business as I/have in dancing/Ray Bolger." Bolger is noted for his roles in Where's Charley and The Wizard of Oz.
Price: $400.00
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RAY BOLGER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 252552Photograph inscribed and signed: "To/Roberta/from/Ray Bolger". Depicting Ray Bolger as "The Scarecrow" in a still from The Wizard of Oz. Captioned at the lower margin, dated 1955, with minor surface creases and a stray ink blot.
Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
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RAY BOLGER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 169035Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Rob/Best wishes/Ray Bolger". Ray Bolger, known for his role as the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz, is recognized for his contributions to vaudeville and Broadway, particularly in Where's Charley.
Price: $300.00
