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Jan Murray
Roasts Danny Thomas

Name: Jan Murray Roasts Danny Thomas
Description: Jan Murray was a familiar entertainment figure of the era. Danny Thomas was a comedian, actor and producer best known for Make Room for Daddy and for founding St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In this clip, Jan Murray turns that contrast into roast material, teasing Danny Thomas with the affectionate exaggeration and show-business one-upmanship that defined the format.

Jan Murray Roasts Danny Thomas — a classic television roast performance.

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Jan Murray Roasts Danny Thomas

Jan Murray was a familiar entertainment figure of the era. Danny Thomas was a comedian, actor and producer best known for Make Room for Daddy and for founding St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

In this clip, Jan Murray turns that contrast into roast material, teasing Danny Thomas with the affectionate exaggeration and show-business one-upmanship that defined the format.