Milton Berle History: March 27, 2002 - Milton Berle, comedian, 'The Milton Berle Show', dies at 93 January 6, 1967 - "Milton Berle Show" last airs on ABC-TV June 5, 1956 - "Milton Berle Show," last airs on NBC-TV September 29, 1953 - Milton Berle Show premieres June 9, 1953 - "Milton Berle Show/Texaco Star Theater," last airs on NBC-TV September 21, 1948 - "Texaco Star Theater" with Milton Berle premieres on NBC-TV September 14, 1948 - Milton Berle starts his TV career on Texaco Star Theater July 12, 1908 - Milton Berle, born in Harlem, New York City, comedian, Uncle Miltie, Mr. Television
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