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Berle

American  
[burl] / bɜrl /

noun

  1. Milton, 1908–2002, U.S. comedian.


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Berle, who would later become the state environmental commissioner.

From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2024

Berle asked if she wouldn’t settle for being an honorary member.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2023

Neyla Berle, 56, was in tears after the match.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2022

Some of the comedians who performed there — Milton Berle, Lenny Bruce, Don Rickles, Mel Brooks, Jackie Mason and, later, Jerry Seinfeld — went on to huge careers in television, movies and cable TV specials.

From Washington Post • Nov. 29, 2022

From the corner of his eye, Farmer could see Milton Berle still cavorting silently on the television screen, and this seemed to add the final touch of insanity to the scene.

From Stairway to the Stars by Shaw, Larry