Shecky Greene
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Shecky Greene (born Sheldon Greenfield, April 8, 1926), is a stand-up comedian who was best known for his live performances in the Catskills and on television in the 1950s and 1960s. He also appeared in the 1981 film, History of the World, Part I. He will be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006.
In October 2006 Shecky attended the last performance at the showroom of the Stardust Hotel before its scheduled implosion, wearing a yellow hard hat. Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme were the headliners.
