The Great Jewish Comedians: Jan Murray on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1960

Jan Murray (born Murray Janofsky) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, and game show host who originally made his name on the Borscht Belt and later was known for his frequent television appearances over several decades. 

Murray began performing on the vaudeville stage at the age of 18. During the 1930s, he entertained at the "Borscht Belt" Catskills resorts popular with Jewish vacationers. In the 1940s and early 1950s, he became a Las Vegas marquee performer, including headlining at the Flamingo Hotel during its first year of operation.

Murray also helped launch the Chabad telethon in 1980 and hosted the fundraiser through 1996. 

Here's a video clip from 1960 of Jan Murray in one of his frequent appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show. In this routine, he jokes about comedians, westerns, the right girl, wife and marriage.

Enjoy!

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