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Mort Sahl. Morton Lyon Sahl (May 11, 1927 – October 26, 2021) was a Canadian-born Jewish American comedian, actor, and social satirist, considered the first modern comedian. [1] [2] He pioneered a style of social satire that pokes fun at political and current event topics using improvised monologues and only a newspaper as a prop.
Oct 26, 2021 · Mort Sahl, who confronted Eisenhower-era cultural complacency with acid stage monologues, delivering biting social commentary in the guise of a stand-up comedian and thus changing the nature of ...
Oct 26, 2021 · Satirist Mort Sahl, whose running commentary on politicians and current events during the Cold War made him a favourite of a new, restive generation of Americans, died Tuesday. He was 94.
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Oct 27, 2021 · He passed away on Tuesday in Mill Valley, California, at the age of 94 of old age, a friend told AP News. Sahl's biting political commentary won him legions of fans starting in the 1950s and has ...
Oct 26, 2021 · Sahl died on Tuesday at his home in Mill Valley, Calif. His death was confirmed by Lucy Mercer, a longtime friend. No cause was given. He was 94. Sahl was a forerunner of topical, stand-up comedy ...
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Oct 26, 2021 · Mort Sahl, who revolutionized stand-up comedy in the mid-1950s with his insightful political and social satire, has died at his home in Mill Valley, Calif., at 94. Sahl, whose on- and off-stage ...
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Oct 27, 2021 · Mort Jr., died of a drug overdose at age 19 in 1996. The elder Sahl got his break performing in San Francisco years after graduating from college, performing sets at a club known for attracting an ...
