Today is the birthday of Harry Steppe (Abraham Stepner, 1888-1934). A legendary burlesque and vaudeville comedian, Steppe was billed as “The Hebrew Gent”. He was credited by Phil Silvers for originating the phrase “top banana”, and he also introduced his old comedy partner Bud Abbott to Lou Costello in 1934. Some claim that he wrote [...]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 10:12AM on March 16, 2012