Joey Bishop

Joey Bishop (February 3, 1918 – October 17, 2007) born Joseph Abraham Gottlieb, was an American entertainer. He appeared on television as early as 1948 and eventually starred in his own weekly comedy series playing a talk show host. He then later hosted a late night talk show.

He later became a member of the "Rat Pack" with Frank Sinatra, Peter Lawford, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Dean Martin. Bishop was born in The Bronx, New York.

Bishop died from heart failure in Newport Beach, California, aged 89.

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 * Joey Bishop, 89; comedian was last surviving member of Rat Pack
 * Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia website
 * Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia website
 * Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia website