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Parkyakarkus was a pseudonym of Harry Einstein, an American comedian, writer, and actor. He was famous for his Greek dialect comedy and his radio show Meet Me at Parky's.
Dec 2, 2018 · Harry Einstein, a.k.a. Harry Parke, was a famous Greek-speaking character actor and comedian. He collapsed and died of a heart attack while roasting Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz at the Friars Club in 1958.
This is the full recording of comedian Harry "Parkyakarkus" Einstein's final moments on earth. On November, 23, 1958, he took the stage at the Friars Club Roast of Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz and...
Dec 28, 2018 · Harry Einstein was a popular radio and TV comedian who created the character of Parkyakarkus, a Greek immigrant. He suffered a fatal heart attack while performing at a Friars Club roast in 1958, surrounded by his friends and fans.
Jan 13, 2013 · Listen to the audio recording of Harry Einstein's last comedy act as his character Parkyakarkas at a Friars Club roast in 1958. He died on stage after Art Linkletter's toast.
Segment from the documentary "Let Me In, I Hear Laughter - A Salute To The Friars Club," chronicling the roast of Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz at which beloved comedian Harry Einstein...
Harry Einstein, also known as Parkyakarkus, died onstage after a successful roast of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in 1958. Listen to the full podcast episode to learn about his career, his heart attack and other comedians who died onstage.