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Dan Rowan was a comedian best known for his role as host and co-creator of Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In.
He was known as the "straight man" to his partner Dick Martin.
He was born in a traveling carnival with which his parents toured as a singing and dancing duo. In 1940 he began working in the mail room at Paramount Pictures, from which he was able to become the company's youngest staff writer.
During World War II, Rowan served as a fighter pilot and won a number of commendations.
He Died of Lymphatic Cancer in 1987.
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- Full name: Daniel Hale Rowan
- Born: July 22, 1922
- Birthplace: Beggs, Oklahoma
- Born into a traveling carnival
- Orphaned at age 11
- Entered show business in the mail room of Paramount Pictures
- Created Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In with Dick Martin
- Worked as the "straight man" with Dick Martin
- Served as a fighter pilot in World War II
- Died: September 22, 1987
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YouTube Video: Laugh in—News of the future from 1969 (Time: 1:32)
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The Humor of Rowan & Martin - $8.99
1968..... SIDE ONE: 1. The Doctor Interview (5:30)..... 2. Girls (3:00)...... 3. Camp Sunny Sunshine (5:30).... SIDE TWO: 1. The Birds And The Bees (7:30)..... 2. Mates Inc. (6:06)..... 3. Introduction Adagio Allegro (3:48)...
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The Best of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In - $49.95
Studio: Wea-des Moines Video Release Date: 06/24/2003 Rating: Nr
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Dan gw punya temen yg mirip rowan juga.. RT @RaisaFatma: @ipangniandhar Rowan seperti papa saya.. :D
@ipangniandhar | November 12, 2009 01:48 PM -
Als Rowan in 1 potje 11 keer in de gevangenis komt... Moet ik me dan zorgen maken als vader?
@reinierpeeters | November 07, 2009 09:30 PM -
DAN MICHAELSON & THE COASTGUARDS IN SESSION w/their final track"BUST" in #TWR on #WOXY .com — huge thanks Dan, Henry, Horse, Laurie & Rowan
@drunkcountry | November 07, 2009 02:08 PM
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