Quotes by Milton Berle

Introducing Milton Berle

Milton Berle (July 12, 1908 – March 27, 2002) was an American actor and comedian. His career as an entertainer spanned over eight decades, first in silent films and on stage as a child actor, then in radio, movies and television. He was known as "Mr. Television" during the early days of television because of his popular NBC variety show, The Texaco Star Theater, which ran from 1948 to 1956.

The Texaco Star Theater became a huge hit, making Berle one of the most famous entertainers in the United States during the 1950s. His show was instrumental in popularizing television as an entertainment medium.He was one of the first major television stars and played a crucial role in shaping the early days of television entertainment.