Joe Franklin Father of TV Talk Shows Dead at 88
NEW YORK CITY — When Joe Franklin passed away yesterday (1/24/15) it truly marked the end of an era. His was a familiar face on TV and a distinctive voice on radio for more than 60 years.
NEW YORK CITY — When Joe Franklin passed away yesterday (1/24/15) it truly marked the end of an era. His was a familiar face on TV and a distinctive voice on radio for more than 60 years.
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Leaving my home outside New York to come to Antioch, California to visit minister-author Ron Partain, I was surprised by a special treat he had in store. He had obtained tickets to the traveling roadshow, In The Mood, which was booked in the El
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